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Articles in March, 1998 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• Marketing gurus tackle tough issues.(American Marketing Association on housewares marketing)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• Headway on towel delivery: some retailers express confidence as suppliers bolster production.
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• CarpetMax rolls out upscale fashion brand; Cariselle will cross product categories - from rugs to window treatments.
  by Herlihy, Janet
• Bedding wake-up call: ISPA showgoers urged to change with the consumer before it's too late.(International Sleep Products Association)
  by Farrell, Nina
• 99 Cents Only Stores broadening in kitchen.
  by Porter, Thyra
• Anatomy of a ShopKo trade-up: chain's DMM links new brand-name strategy to emerging trends.(Brief Article)
  by King, Eileen M.
• Battery maker Rayovac buys rechargeable marketer.(Direct Power Plus)(Brief Article)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• River Oaks files for Chap. 11, gets financing. (River Oaks Furniture Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Morton joins Dakotah as sales, marketing vp. (Michael Morton)(Brief Article)
• Heilig-Meyers CEO issues big challenge. (William C. DeRusha)
  by Switzer, Liz
• Cross-merchandising opportunities shine. (cross-merchandise lighting and decorative accessories)
  by Farrell, Nina
• Sony ad campaign to back newest digital wireless line. (Sony Wireless Telecommunications, D-WAVE line of digital wireless products)(Brief Article)
  by Silberg, Lurie
• Maytag sells shelf life; previews feature-laden side-by-side refrigerators. (Maytag Appliances)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• January slow for vac shipments. (vacuum cleaners)(Brief Article)
• 1st-qtr. earnings up at JPS Textile. (quarter ended January 31, 1998)(Brief Article)
• Lighting Assoc. takes ads nationwide. (American Lighting Association)(Lighting & Decorative Home)
  by Santorelli, Dina
• Who purchases what, when and why.(Assessing Consumer Attitudes)
• White goods in '97: brand-share results.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• Cordless phone top corded for 1st time.(Brief Article)
• NORITAKE'S EPOCH: CLASSIC FLORALS.(Brief Article)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• AMG GETS SERIOUS ABOUT CASUAL LIVING.(Adelman Marketing Group)(Brief Article)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Colonial Williamsburg teams with C&F. (C&F Enterprises)(Brief Article)
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• Global clout: Rubbermaid broadens its reach. (acquires chief European rival Curver, includes related article)(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• Broad surface appeal.(Tex-Styles India '98 floor coverings market)
  by Angelo, Maitreyee B.
• 21st century style.(1998 New York International Gift Fair)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• The soft inside of Sears 'Indoors': new superstore caters to interior home improvement. (Great Indoors)(Brief Article)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• PFALTZGRAFF STONEWARE PROMO TRIES NEW TACK REBATES AIMED AT SPURRING ADD-ON BUYS.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Let's Talk to buy cellular retailer. (Let's Talk Cellular & Wireless, Cellular Warehouse)(Brief Article)
• WAL-MART'S SMALLEST SUPERCENTERS TO SPROUT.(Brief Article)
• FUSING TWO CATEGORIES FUELS RTA SALES AT NFM.(ready-to-assemble furniture sales at the Nebraska Furniture Mart)
  by Lieber, Ed
• CHAIN SEES $500,000 IN SAVINGS WITH PAYROLL-PLANNING SYSTEM.(Big M)(Brief Article)
  by Power, Denise
• SPRINGS GOES TO INDIA FOR COTTON RUGS GETS EXCLUSIVE ASSORTMENT TO OFFSET WEAKNESS IN NYLON.(Springs Industries)(Brief Article)
  by Herlihy, Janet
• MARCH SALES GOING OUT LIKE A LION.(Industry Overview)
• FTC amends textile, wool, fur regulations.(Federal Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
• Decorative hardware's new accents: knobs, pulls, handles emerge in myriad materials and styles.
  by Santorelli, Dina
• Category killers strive to fill a void in lamps.(Lighting & Decorative Home)
  by Santorelli, Dina
• Catalog retailer romancing the home: J. Peterman brings artistic touch to tabletop and housewares.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Hunter Douglas window shadings: light years ahead.(Brief Article)
• Springs details bed, bath shuffle. (Springs Industries)(Brief Article)
• The Robb & Stucky formula: carefully merchandises stores count on accessories, eschew sales.
  by Wray, Kimberley
• Crystal cuts a new figure; retailers say less formal patterns drive the market.(Brief Article)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Sony sings praises of new technology; counts on digital products to spur growth.(Brief Article)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• GE inks deal for First Factors. (GE Capital SErvices, First Factors Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Switzer, Liz
• Montgomery Ward taps chairman, ceo for Signature. (Worthington Linen)(Executive Changes)(Brief Article)
• Artel Industries acquires Strahl.(Brief Article)
• 'Late '97 strength signals a good '98.'(Floor Covering)(Brief Article)
• Storage.(Assessing Consumer Attitudes)
• Cookware/bakeware. (meal preparation, serving)(Assessing Consumer Attitudes)
• Personal care packs a punch in 1997.(State of the Industry: Housewares)(Illustration)
• HFN's annual study of brand market share. (major appliances)(Illustration)
• HOUSEWARES BRIEFS Wagner Ware Names New Sales Head.(Wagner Ware Corp.)(Brief Article)
• CHURCHILL OFFERS CLASSIC BRITISH TASTE TO U.S. SHOW.(Churchill Tableware)(Brief Article)
• DENTAL CARE GLEAMING RETAILERS SEE IT AS A LEADING GROWTH CATEGORY IN PERSONAL CARE.(Brief Article)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• CLAY ART SERVES EASY PIECES FOR SUMMERTIME.(Brief Article)
• Great Indoors puts byte into home redecorating: customers get to view the total home via 3-D computerized program.(Sears, Roebuck and Co. prototype store, three-dimensional)
  by Zimmermann, Kim Ann
• Breuners extends reach with Wayside; acquisition brings retailer closer to becoming a national chain.(Brief Article)
  by Wray, Kimberley
• The prices are right: Christofle closes sterling-silverplate gap, offers china purchase incentives.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Home safety efforts at Lowe's. (Lowe's Companies Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Ryan, Ken
• THE BIG 3 DISCOUNTERS GET BIGGER VALUE-PRICED BRANDS TAKE THE CREDIT.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• Consumer confidence surges: index reaches 30-year high as shoppers keep the faith and economy stays strong.(Feb. 1998)
  by Owens, Jennifer
• MASS CUSTOMIZING NEXT FOR BEDDING?(Industry Overview)
  by Farrell, Nina
• PROFFITT'S HUNGRY FOR MORE TAKEOVERS.(Brief Article)
  by Ryan, Ken
• EDISON SHINES ON MARTHA.(American Marketing Association's Edison Achievement Award to Martha Stewart)(Brief Article)
• New design influences at WestPoint. (WestPoint Stevens' new bedding ensembles)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• Better rugs boosting furniture store sales.
  by Herlihy, Janet
• Haverty's picks Serta; bedding maker named a core vendor.(Brief Article)
• Breadth in Venice: Salviati combines the old and the new in handmade glass.(Brief Article)
• Home Depot buys wallpaper, window blinds companies.(National Blind & Wallpaper Factory, Habitat Wallpaper & Blinds)(Brief Article)
• Imperial Home Decor plots growth agenda.
• Mitsubishi Wireless names chairman, CEO. (Yoshihiko Shimonaga)(Brief Article)
• Harlem Furniture readies prototype. (store)(Brief Article)
  by Wray, Kimberley
• Federated crosses the aisle: chain wants to broaden brides' horizons. (Federated Department Stores)(Brief Article)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• Putting spark in women's shavers.
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Consumer shopping patterns shifting. (Management Horizons report)
  by Tisch, Carol
• Fieldcrest gets bold with softer tones; latest bedding ensembles key into soft and pastel palettes. (Fieldcrest Cannon)
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• Keep them coming back for more. (customer service)(Impact '98 Conference)(Panel Discussion)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Hart survey: wireless gains steam.(Brief Article)
• Taking guesswork out of shutters.(Home Improvement)
  by Ryan, Ken
• How categories, channels fared in '97.(State of the Industry: Electronics & Appliances)(Illustration)
• R&B FOLLOWS ITS CUSTOMERS.(Reed and Barton)(Brief Article)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret

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