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

• HOME TEXTILES FINANCIAL BRIEFS.
• MOHAWK STARTS '98 WITH A BANG: NET SOARS 72%.
  by Herlihy, Janet
• BENCH GOES TO BAT FOR BEAN STATION. (Bean Station Furniture)
  by Switzer, Liz
• SPODE DRAWS ON HISTORY.(to introduce dinnerware)(Brief Article)
• CHRISTOFLE CASTS MUCH WIDER NET: ADDS BONE CHINA, GIFTABLE ITEMS.
• Wiz Picks Bell Atlantic.(for cellular products and service, Nobody Beats the Wiz, Bell Atlantic Mobile)(Brief Article)
• Lowe's New Lifestyle Display Big on Cross-Merchandising.(Brief Article)
• COMPUTER DESIGN GETS IT TOGETHER.(Lectra Systems acquires Computer Design)
  by Hye, Jeanette
• IOMEGA TONES IT DOWN FOR NEW ZIP.(Zip drive)(Brief Article)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• SINGULAR SENSATIONS: JAVITS CENTER INTRODUCTIONS HIT NEW HEIGHTS AS INNOVATIONS JOIN LUSH CLASSICS.(New York Home Textiles Show)(Brief Article)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• BOSCOV'S CREATES INFO LINK: CHAIN AIMS FOR EASY ACCESS TO POINT-OF-SALE DATA VIA WINDOWS.(Brief Article)
  by Power, Denise
• 'WIN-WIN' FOR RETAILERS, SUPPLIERS: QUEEN CARPET FORGES 38-COMPANY FLOORING ALLIANCE.
  by Jennings, Brendan
• IT'S RAINING RUGS: NEW LICENSES, BETTER PRODUCTS ABOUND AT TEXTILES SHOW.(New York Home Textiles Show)
  by Herlihy, Janet
• MONKEYING AROUND: CURIOUS GEORGE LINE BOWS.(Belinda Barton and Universal Studios to develop children's linens)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• CROSCILL ADDS FURNITURE TO MIX TOTAL HOME CONCEPT FUELS GROWTH FOR THE COMPANY.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• MONTAAGE ON THE MOVE RELOCATES TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANSION, ITS FOURTH IN 10 YEARS.
  by Farrell, Nina
• ONEIDA TAPS TEAM TO RUN GLOBAL EFFORT.(Brief Article)
• SUNBEAM SEES DIP, SWINGS AX.
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• Spanish Manufacturers Ease Into TextilHogar.(Brief Article)
• CALVIN'S KHAKI LIFESTYLE.(Khaki Collection for Calvin Klein Home)
  by Gilbert, Daniela
• Credit Expanded for The Dixie Group.(Brief Article)
• GEORGIA CORP. BUYING ANTIGUA MILLS. (Brief Article)
• TURNAROUND EFFORTS PAY OFF FOR HANOVER.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• N.Y. RETAILER ZEROES IN ON UPSCALE MARKET WITH PC THEATER.(Retailer DataVision)
  by Lieber, Ed
• Shaw Completes U.K. Sale.(Shaw Industries)
• ORIENTAL WEAVERS ON THE MOVE: MUCH-NEEDED EXPANSION WILL ADD 60 PERCENT TO CAPACITY.
  by Herlihy, Janet
• MEXICO EASES IMPORT RULES, AIDING U.S. FIRMS.(housewares)
  by Isoldi, Mike
• DEPT. STORE ELDER-BEERMAN'S FINANCIAL HEALTH ON THE MEND.
• BEST BUY, WHIRLPOOL REDUX: CHAIN BRINGS BACK BRAND'S FULL LINE, CITING ITS 'STRONG NATIONAL PRESENCE'.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• WHAT COLOR IS LOWE'S (FASHION) PARACHUTE?
  by Tisch, Carol
• Conair Inks Deal to Acquire Waring. (Waring Products Division of Dynamics Corp.)
• NOT STRICTLY BUSINESS BEDDING RETAILERS HEAD TO MARKET WITH A SOCIAL AGENDA.(High Point Market)
  by Farrell, Nina
• STRATEGIC SERENDIPITY.(home fashion retailers who purchase products horizontally)(Brief Article)
  by Tisch, Carol
• SPRINGS' BASIC BUYOUT AHEAD MILL'S COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF AMERICAN FIBER SLATED FOR 1999.(Springs Industries, American Fiber Industries)
  by Vincenti, Lisa
• THE ASIAN IMPACT.(on US economic conditions)
  by Gill, Penny
• STRONG ECONOMIC ENGINE FUELS RETAIL.(general merchandise stores)(Industry Overview)
• Burlington House Reassigns Execs.(Ralph Grogan becomes vice president for the Area Rugs Div.)
• SINGULAR SENSATIONS: JAVITS CENTER INTRODUCTIONS HIT NEW HEIGHTS AS INNOVATIONS JOIN LUSH CLASSICS.(home textiles)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• THE CRITICAL NAME GAME IN BASICS.(marketing brand name beddings)
• PACKAGING GETS MORE FLEXIBLE.(selling tableware)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• Pitti Casa Eyes World.(Brief Article)
• NAUTICA'S FIRST BASICS: A DIFFERENT CUT OF CLOTH.(bedding)(Brief Article)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• A GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL DECORATIVE FABRIC TERMS.
• TWO VENDOR EXECUTIVES ON THE FAST TRACK.(Brief Article)
• GE OFFERS DEALERS AN ELABORATE QUID PRO QUO.(Brief Article)
• ASSORTMENT STRATEGIES FOR BASICS.(selling household linens)
• LINENS 'N THINGS PLAYS HIDE-AND-SEEK: YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR THEM, BUT THIS RETAILER HAS A WIDE ARRAY OF ACCENTS AND MATS.
• Stark Carpet Adds Wall Covering for More Choices.(Brief Article)
• ZRIKE SETS SIGHTS ON DESIGNER LINE. (dinnerware)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• April Sales Sunny, So Far.(LJR Redbook Research)(Brief Article)
• OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN EXTRACTORS.(Brief Article)
  by King, Eileen M.
• A WEEK'S FULL OF HOME FURNISHINGS FESTIVITIES: NEW YORK TEXTILES BLITZ.(1998 New York Home Textiles Show)
  by Werner, Holly M.
• HERE COMES THE GROOM.(gift registries)(Brief Article)
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• DVD TITLES FLY OUT OF BEST BUY.(digital video disks)(Brief Article)
• SPICING THE TEXTILES MARKET.(New York Home Textiles Show)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• NATURAL BEAUTY.(global fabric trends tied to nature)
  by Rush, Amy Joyce
• SAKS STREAMLINES ORDERING.(Brief Article)
  by Zimmermann, Kim Ann
• Timmons Becomes Waxman Sr. VP.(Richard Timmons)(Brief Article)
• HOME SAFETY OUTLOOK UPBEAT.(security systems)
  by Eckhouse, Kim
• KRUPS' PLEDGE: NO MASS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• PANASONIC ADDS LIFE.(to introduce new batteries)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• S&P, Moody's Reduce Zenith Ratings.
• INNOVATIVE INTRODUCTIONS TO SURPRISE MARKETGOERS.(mattresses)
  by Farrell, Nina
• GLOBAL TRADE 1996 (DOLLARS IN BILLIONS).
• Decorative Home Accents to Revise Ch. 11 Plan.(Brief Article)
• RHODES FINDS ITS FEMININE SIDE.(Company Profile)
  by Switzer, Liz
• LOWE'S LOOKS WEST; PLANS 100 STORES -- HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER INVADES HOME DEPOT'S TURF.(Lowe's Companies Inc.)
  by Ryan, Ken
• ETHAN ALLEN STAYS ON TRACK: STORE REMODELINGS AND OPENINGS HELP KEEP THE FURNITURE COMPANY ON GROWTH PATH.
  by Silberg, Lurie
• SIGNATURE LAURA ASHLEY: SELLNG A LIFESTYLE.
• VYING WITH CASE GOODS, RTA OPTS FOR AESTHETICS.(Ready-to-assemble furniture)
  by Lieber, Ed
• ACQUISITION-RICH ROYAL SCANDINAVIA REALIGNS.
  by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret
• HIGH POINT HIGHLIGHTS.(International Home Furnishings Market)
• FARNSWORTH TO LEAVE PFALTZGRAFF FOR TOP SLOT.(Bob Farnsworth)
• RUBBERMAID'S '98 MEDIA BLITZ ITS BIGGEST EVER.(Home Products Div.)
  by King, Eileen M.
• EXTENDED WARRANTIES HELP PAY THE BILLS.(consumer electronic stores)
  by Lewis, Jeff
• EX*TRACTS SHIFTS FALL SHOW DATES.(October 2-5, 1998)(Brief Article)
  by Santorelli, Dina
• ACQUISITION EXTENDS DUST-PAN MAKER'S REACH.(J.V. Reed and Co.)(Brief Article)
  by King, Eileen M.
• VENDORS PUSH CULINARY TIES TO TASTE TRENDS.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• CONSUMERS TAKE MASSAGERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS.
• WAITES' CONSUMER PUSH.(Raymond Waites)
  by Tisch, Carol

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