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Articles in January, 2002 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• VACUUM SHIPMENTS EXCEED 19 MILLION UNITS AGAIN IN 2001.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• IT'S TAKE 2 AS LIBBEY, NEWELL REVIVE ANCHOR HOCKING DEAL.(Brief Article)
  by Zisko, Allison
• FAGOR AMERICA ADDS SMART COOKWARE.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• PRADA 'EPICENTER' REGISTERS ON TECHY SCALE.(retailer opens store in Manhattan)(Brief Article)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• FERNANDA REPORTS ALL HOUSEWARES SHOW ORDERS STOLEN.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• TOASTING HEIMTEXTIL.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• ABROAD STRIPES.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• FIT FOR THE KING; ELVIS HASN'T LEFT THE BUILDING AS FABRICS FEATURE A VARIETY OF POP ART IMAGES AT HEIMTEXTIL.(Germany)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.; Newby, Leslie
• ARTS AWARDS WINNERS NAMED.(13th ARTS Awards gala, Dallas International Apparel Market)(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• THE OUTLOOKS FROM CHICAGO: HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN.(home furnishings industry outlook)(Brief Article)
  by REPORT, HFN STAFF
• VODKA WITH YOUR OATMEAL?(United States and business economic conditions)(Brief Article)(Column)
  by Owens, J'Amy
• CASUAL INDUSTRY PREPARING FOR A DELUGE AFTER DROUGHT.(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• A LITTLE RESPITE.
  by Devine, Michael D.
• WELL IT'S ALBRIGHT.(Madeleine Albright at the International Housewares Association's annual meeting and industry breakfast)(Brief Article)
• NEWS BREIFS.(electronics and appliances industry business)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• TRUSERV, LENDER REACH DEAL ON CREDIT FACILITY.(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• ANIMAL MANUAL.(book review)(Brief Article) (book review)
• [0] NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• THE CRATE FETE.
• SAMSUNG ADDS REFRIGERATORS, EXPANDED MICROWAVE OVEN LINE.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• A REP FOR BEING FAIR.(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• BED BATH & BEYOND, KITCHEN WINDOW RECOGNIZED ON GLOBAL SCALE.(International Housewares Associations recognizes retailers at Global Innovator Awards)(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE COMES TO THE WINDY CITY.(Marshall Field's to unveil dinnerware collection from Isabelle de Borchgrave)(Brief Article)
• MOM ROLE INSPIRES KATHY IRELAND RUGS.(former model Kathy Ireland designs rugs being offered by Shaw Rugs)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• RASH OF RETAIL LIQUIDATIONS IN 2001 DOESN'T DIM HOPES FOR YEAR AHEAD.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• RUGS ARE TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.(new styles from United Weavers of America, Costikyan Carpets)(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal
• OUTLOOK IS BRIGHTER IN 2002 FOR WALL DECOR AND LIGHTING.(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• VAC MAKERS SCOUR HIGH AND LOW FOR THAT MAGIC PRICE POINT.(vacuum cleaner industry)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• WHAT'S NEW IN THERMOMETERS.(Brief Article)
• SHOW-GOERS' FORECAST: CLEARING SKIES AHEAD.(Housewares show)(Brief Article)
  by REPORT, HFN STAFF
• PLUGGED IN.(Brief Article)
• MIKASA, GIBSON SETTLE LAWSUIT.(trademark and copyright violations)(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brentwood Originals makes executive changes)(Brief Article)
• ROYAL'S C2C TO HELP NEW ENTERPRISES.(Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co.'s Concept to Consumer)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• CONAWAY'S RECOVERY PLAN: A POINT-BY-POINT ANALYSIS.(Charles Conaway, CEO of Kmart)(Brief Article)
  by Thau, Barbara
• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ACQUIRES REMAINDER OF SHAW'S STOCK.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• TYCO INTERNATIONAL TO DIVIDE INTO FOUR PARTS, GO PUBLIC.(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• VOILA: WINTER INTRODUCTIONS MAKE PARIS THE CITY OF BRIGHTS.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• BUYERS IN ATLANTA SEEK RUGS WITH MIDPRICED CONSTRUCTIONS.(Atlanta International Area Rug Market)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• A NIGHTMARE ON WALL STREET.(Kmart's financial woes)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• WAL-MART SITE ON TOP.(Walmart.com has most unique visitors)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• SALTON AT HOME ADDS NEW-LOOK CLOCK TO THE MIX.(shows off new clocks at International Housewares Show)(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• MSI WEIGHS IN WITH NEW LINE OF KITCHEN TOOLS.(Measurement Specialties Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• CONAIR ADDS POLLENEX TO PERSONAL-CARE LINE.(buys line from Holmes Group)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• CRATE & BARREL PREPARES TO BUILD MORE CB2 STORES.(store targets Gen Xers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• CHINA VIPAC FACILITY PASSES LABOR TEST.(manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China)(Brief Article)
• MARTHA STEWART REARRANGES OMNIMEDIA EMPIRE.(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
• SURVEY: HOME GOODS RETAILERS TO HOLD BACK ON AD SPENDING.(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• PAIR OF EUROPEAN SHOWS TO KICK OFF 2002 TRADE CALENDAR.
  by Report, HFN Staff
• A PRODUCT SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE HOUSEWARES SHOW.(Brief Article)
• [0] NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• AMBIENTE'S TABLETRENDS PUTS DINING IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
• POWERHOUSEWARES.(Brief Article)
• THE APPEAL OF STEEL: STRONG TO THE FINISH.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• SEARS TO OPEN 15 NEW STORES, REMODEL 50 BY YEAR'S END.(Sears, Roebuck and Co.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Thau, Barbara
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• SAN FRANSICO'S FEAT; THE CALIFORNIA MARKET EXPECTED TO ATTRACT A LARGE CONTINGENT OF RETAILERS.
  by Bishop, Susan
• CUISINART RESHUFFLES THE EXEC DECK; ACKELS NAMED VP OF SPECIAL MARKETS.(Paul Ackels)(Brief Article)
• WHAT'S NEW IN DINNERWARE.(Brief Article)
• HOUSE A-ROCKIN'.
• FRANCISFRANCIS! ENTERS FOOD ARENA.(introduces pasta and olive oil)(Brief Article)
• CRISIS AT KMART: A SPECIAL REPORT.
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Eureka Co., LG Electronics USA appointments, hirings)(Brief Article)
• ICE-CREAM MAKERS GAIN PIECE OF PIE A LA MODE.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• CHICAGO'S LATEST HOME STORES OFFER A UNIQUE TWIST ON THE NORM.(Brief Article)
  by Kleinman, Rebecca
• THE COMPANIES MOST LIKELY TO...
• IT'S A BAD THING FOR KMART, MARTHA, VENDORS.(Kmart's financial woes)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry; report, Barbara Thau contributed to this; Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• FAIR GAINS; SOLID FEEDBACK AT SHOWTIME HAS FABRIC VENDORS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE MONTHS AHEAD.
  by Newby, Leslie
• GROUPE SEB GETS LEGAL GO-AHEAD FOR KRUPS ACQUISITION.(Groupe SEB S.A.)(Krups GmbH)(Moulinex S.A.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• EURO-PRO BUYS FANTOM'S NAME, VAC BUSINESS.(Euro-Pro Corp.)(Fantom Technologies Inc.)(vacuum cleaners)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• BRAUN GIVES HOME NEW PUSH.(recommits to household product category)(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• TOMCHIN OF MACY'S WEST TO RETIRE.(Julian Tomchin)(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal; report, Leticia Leizens contributed to this; Thau, Barbara
• MORE HOME GOODS, RUGS TAKE CARPET'S PLACE ON SEARS' FLOOR.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• BIG LOTS FIND NICHE BETWEEN DOLLAR STORES, BIG BOXES.(Brief Article)(Interview)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• BRADSHAW SET TO UNVEIL A NEW LOOK FOR GOOD COOK.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• FOLEY'S SOIREE.(Tricia Foley's holiday party)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• HOLIDAY REGISTER RINGS UP CHEER--AND JEERS.(retail sales)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Report, HFN Staff
• PAKASTANI RUG IMPORTERS FEEL IMPACT OF WAR IN AFGHANISTAN.(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal; White, Jennifer
• A DECENT NOVEMBER FOR PORTABLES.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry

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