HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
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Articles in May, 1999 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
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THE HOME SHOPPING NETWORK PROFITS FROM THE PAST.(Brief Article)
by Zisko, Allison -
THE KNOT: UNTANGLING CONFUSION ABOUT RETAILING IN CYBERSPACE; BUYER BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH WARY SUPPLIERS.
by Porter, Thyra - CALL FOR MARKET INTROS.
- KITCHENWARE BRIEFS.
- BEDS YOU CAN BET ON; DESIGNERS DOMINATE AT RETAIL.
- MILLIKEN UNVEILS CARPET, RUGS IN 24-COLOR STYLES.
- SUITS SETTLED.(patent infringement claim between Hoover and Bissell)(Brief Article)
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CULTIVATING IMPULSE SALES OF GARDEN ACCESSORIES.
by Cushman, Judith Z. -
MAYTAG CHANGES PERSONALITIES AT THE TOP, NOT COURSE.
by Beatty, Gerry -
INTOHOME HITS HOME RUN; EASTERN, ITALIAN AND AFRICAN INFLUENCES DOMINATE SHOW.(Brief Article)
by Keogh, Tammy -
EL DORADO TO ADD STORES; MIAMI RETAILER ON PACE FOR $80M IN SALES.(Brief Article)
by Buchanan, Lee - LIGHTING BRIEFS.(Quoizel featured on CNN profile)(Brief Article)
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LEVITZ TURNS TO LIFESTYLE FORMAT; NEW STORE IN CALIFORNIA IS FIRST SINCE '97 BANKRUPTCY FILING.
by Buchanan, Lee -
COLORS AND TEXTURES ABOUND AT THE DEBUT OF SCOPERTA FABRIC FAIR; HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE INNOVATIVE FURNITURE AND CURTAIN FABRICS IN A VARIETY OF COLORS.
by Muir, Lucie -
LEWIS L. SALTON, SMALL ELECTRICS PIONEER, DIES.
by Porter, Thyra -
REPACKAGING LIGHTING: SEVERAL TRENDS EMERGE.
by Meyer, Nancy -
SEARS CANADA ADOPTS POOH; LICENSED WINNIE THE POOH COLLECTION ADDED TO CHILDREN'S BEDROOM OFFERINGS.(Brief Article)
by Buchanan, Lee - FURNITURE BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
- SURTEX SEMINARS COVER DIVERSE DESIGN ISSUES.
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THE LUXE OF LEATHER.
by Richards, Kristen - GHC FIRST-QUARTER LOSS NARROWS, SALES INCREASE.(Brief Article)
- ALLEN QUESTROM TO HEAD BARNEYS.
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ROMA TARGETS GOURMET RETAILERS WITH UNIQUE SHAPES.
by Bernard, Sharyn -
KNAPE & VOGT REPORT THIRD-QUARTER EARNINGS.
by Bryceland, Kristen - SLEEP DU JOUR: POPULAR BEDS TODAY ARE DELUXE.(Brief Article)
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SEALY OPENS NEW HQ WITH A BANG; REASON TO CELEBRATE: Q1 SALES UP 6.2 PERCENT.(Brief Article)
by Kunkel, Karl - ON THE HORIZON.
- VAC SHIPMENTS KEEP SOARING.
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TARGET GETS STIFFEL, ABBEY FOR FASHION LAMP ROLLOUT; UPSCALE BRANDS MAKE THEIR MASS-MARKET DEBUT.(top designers)
by Meyer, Nancy -
TARGET-ING THE KITCHEN; VP/DMM HIGHLIGHTS HOME AS A KEY AREA FOR THE UNCONVENTIONAL DISCOUNT CHAIN.
by Thau, Barbara -
T-FAL STEPS UP GROWTH STRATEGY; COMPANY BOWS CORDON BLEU PARTNERSHIP, TARGETS SMALL ELECTRICS FOR GROWTH.
by Thau, Barbara - ARTISTIC TOUCH FOR TABLETOP; TABLEWARE TABLEAUX ILLUSTRATES MIX AND MATCH TREND.(Brief Article)
- EXECUTIVE CHANGES.
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SECRET SHOPPER CHECKS CHANNELS FOR ELUSIVE RUG PAD ASSORTMENTS.
by Shopper, Secret - 100 YEARS OF HOME.
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LIKE THE KITCHEN, YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY.
by Porter, Thyra -
SNEAK PEEK INTO SEARS' TABLETOP ENTREE; PRIVATE LABEL, PROVEN BRANDS JOIN LINEUP.
by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret - AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION RELEASES SURVEY RESULTS; MANY NOT AWARE OF POOR INDOOR-AIR QUALITY.(Brief Article)
- GOURMET SHOW PRODUCT POTPOURRI.
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T-FAL DEBUTS `SMALL PLANET' AD CAMPAIGN FOR INGENIO COOKWARE; AD CAMPAIGN TAKES AIM AT THE YOUNG AND TRENDY; TV PROMOTION IN THE WORKS.
by Thau, Barbara - SOLUTION-BASED BASICS; BUYERS INCLUDING PROBLEM SOLVERS ON THEIR SHOPPING LISTS.(New York Home Textiles Market)
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U.S. HOUSEWARES CORP. ACQUIRES PRECIDIO INC. INFUSED WITH CAPITAL, PRECIDIO WILL FOCUS ON DESIGN, NEW MATERIALS.
by Zisko, Allison - AREA RUG INTRODUCTIONS KNOW NO SEASON; IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS MAINTAIN A FLOW OF NEW PRODUCTS.(Brief Article)
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ACCENT ON MATERIALS, FUNCTION AT ICFF.(International Contemporary Furniture Fair)
by Meyer, Nancy - NEWS BRIEFS.(includes multiple briefs)
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SUMMERTIME AND THE TABLE IS EASY.
by Shopper, Secret - BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
- THE MARKET BUBBLES OVER; FREE-SPENDING CONSUMERS SPUR STORE SALES.(improvements sought in bathroom fixtures and linens)(Brief Article)
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MIELE HQ REFLECTS GROWTH.
by Beatty, Gerry - PILLOW TALK; DECORATIVE PILLOWS SPEAK LOUDLY AT MARKET.
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EZSHOP.COM SHOPS GOURMET SHOW.(Brief Article)
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SCHUMACHER'S NEW COLLECTION IS ALL WRIGHT.(Frank Lloyd Wright Collection of fabrics, wallpaper and floor coverings)(Brief Article)
by Richards, Kristen - WHO BUYS LEATHER?
- FLOOR COVERING BRIEFS.
- TABLETOP BRIEFS.
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CORNING UPDATES BRAND IMAGE, MARKETING.
by Thau, Barbara - THE FINISH LINE.
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VENDORS SPONSOR JAMES BEARD HONOREES.(Brief Article)
by Porter, Thyra -
INTERACTIVE HEALTH MAKES MOST OF MULTIMEDIA STRATEGIES; MASSAGER VENDOR BRANCHES OUT WITH PRODUCTS FOR NEW CHANNELS.
by Tisch, Carol - TASTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN IN TABLETOP.
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PAMIDA GETS BUYOUT OFFER, STILL TESTS NEW HOME.(Brief Article)
by Vincenti, Lisa - RESTAURANT DIRECTORY OF NEW ORLEANS FOR 1999.
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VENDORS COUNT ON CASUAL CUSTOMER; AT GOURMET PRODUCTS SHOW, NEWCOMERS EXPLORE RETAIL POSSIBILITIES.
by Foa, Linda -
GOURMET SHOW OFFERS LEARNING AND FUN; MEET, PARTY AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES, TAKE IN A SEMINAR.
by Porter, Thyra - STAFF CHANGES AT ENESCO.(Brief Article)
- NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
- EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY; HOME ENTERTAINING FUELS BARWARE AND SERVEWARE POPULARITY.
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PLATES, PATTERNS & PROFOUND CHANGE.
by Kehoe, Ann-Margaret - WHAT'S NEW FOR THE GOURMET PRODUCTS SHOW.
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REINVENTING ITSELF, UTICA POISED TO GROW.(Brief Article)
by Bernard, Sharyn -
TEXTILES SPIRITS SOAR IN GOOD TIMES; STROUD'S CLASSIC RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITY AT OPTIMISTIC EVENT.
by Chirls, Stuart -
COORDINATION IS KEY IN KITCHEN CATEGORY.
by Musselman, Faye - HAMILTON BEACH WINS KMART AWARD.
- VARIETY ON THE MENU; CORNUCOPIA FEATURES LUXE, BRANDS, CASUAL INFLUENCES.(new styles in table-linen design)
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ACCENT RUGS PICK UP FASHION BEAT; SUPPLIERS OFFER WIDE RANGE OF STYLES AT SPRING MARKET.
by Isoldi, Michael - RUG BRIEFS.
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TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN DRIVE LIGHT FAIR.
by Richards, Kristen -
VAC MAKERS DIG IN; POSITIONING EFFORTS INCLUDE NUMEROUS PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS AT THE GOURMET SHOW.
by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur -
STROUDS/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CLASSIC PARTIES ON; AN UP-CLOSE LOOK AT THE HOME TEXTILES INDUSTRY IN ACTION AT THE 11TH ANNUAL GOLF, TENNIS AND FLY CASTING CLASSIC.(Brief Article)
by Rothstein, Shari Lynn -
DONDERO NAMED PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL.(Brief Article)
by Kunkel, Karl
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