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

• A CYCLONIC TOUCHES DOWN; WILL DYSON'S $400 VAC SWEEP U.S. CONSUMERS OFF THEIR FEET?(Dyson cyclonic vacuum cleaners)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• HANOVER COMBINES DOMESTICATIONS, COMPANY STORE.(Hanover Direct has integrated The Company Store Group and Domestications units)(Brief Article)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• HFN INVENTORIES REPORT SHOWS RETAILERS ARE GETTING LEANER.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• ORANGE CRUSH.(orange is a hot color for fashion and home furnishings)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• LESS COLOR EQUALS MORE FOR SOME HIGH POINT SELECTIONS.(rugs)(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal
• THE RTA REPORT.(ready to assemble furniture market)(Brief Article)
• BOLES VENTURES OUTDOOR WITH NEW PACIFIC CASUAL FIRM.(Dale Boles establishes Pacific Casual)(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• SEARS' LATEST PROTOTYPE: WILL IT GROW HOME AGAIN?
  by Thau, Barbara
• DOWN TIME; A SUBDUED MOOD AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS HELD BACK ACTIVITY AT THE HIGH POINT MARKET.
  by Report, HFN Staff
• DINNERWARE OFFERINGS RANGE FROM FLEA MARKET TO FLORALS.
  by Webb, Carla; Zisko, Allison
• KITCHENWARE MAKERS MOVING INTO ACCESSORIES FOR THE TABLE.
  by Porter, Thyra
• THE HUNT FOR BLACK OCTOBER.(Retailing home furnishings)
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Industry Overview)
• DESIGNER TORTU INTRODUCES COLLECTION WITH NATURE-INSPIRED FLAIR.(Christian Tortu's new vases, giftware and home accessories, US and France)(Brief Article)
• ETHAN ALLEN CUTS PRICES, REVAMPS KIDS LINE.(Brief Article)
  by McMenamin, Mark
• MINI RESPITES FROM THE MADNESS THAT IS MARKET.(various parks near home textiles market)(Brief Article)
• ELLE DECOR CREATES AWARDS TO BOOST GLOBAL PRESENCE.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• DENIAL IS NOT A RIVER.(improving the furniture industry)
  by Owens, J'Amy
• ACCESSORIES FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE TO DEBUT AT THIS MONTH'S MARKET.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• THE TOP 10 HIGHEST-LEVERAGED HOME GOODS RETAILERS.(Brief Article)
• PANASONIC'S PANTENE DRYERS BOW EXCLUSIVELY AT WAL-MART.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• NEWS BRIEFS.(multiple topics)(Brief Article)
• A BRIGHTER PICTURE.(framed art business)(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• NEWS BRIEFS.(miscellaneous brief articles)
• CREDIT BECOMING THORNIER FACTOR FOR KMART VENDORS.
  by Report, HFN Staff
• THE TJX FACTOR; THE OFF-PRICE POWERHOUSE HAS EMERGED AS A GIANT PLAYER HOME FURNISHINGS.(TJX Cos. )
  by Nicksin, Carole
• PAINTING THE TOWN RED; THE CLASSIC COLOR IS POPPING UP IN A VARIETY OF HUES AT HIGH POINT.(rugs)(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal
• MAHDAVI SET TO INTRODUCE 3 NEW GROUPS.(new rug collections)(Brief Article)
• FORT STREET STUDIO OPENS NEW YORK SHOWROOM.(Brief Article)
• A KNOCK-DOWN-DRAG-OUT.(ready to assemble furniture industry market)(Industry Overview)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• THE VAC PACK.(Dyson DC07 cyclone vacuum cleaner)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• VINCENTE WOLF'S NEW PACK OF PROJECTS.(interior designer writes text, does photography for new book "Learning to See")
  by Nicksin, Carole
• SPRINGS' RUG MAKE FULL DEBUT AT TEXTILES MARKET.(Springs Industries)
  by Honores, Crystal
• ROYAL CHINA NAMES CASH ITS NEW PRESIDENT.(Royal China & Porcelain Cos.; Pete Cash)
• FACTORS WEIGH IN ON KMART, ECONOMY AT PANEL DISCUSSION.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• KMART PROTOTYPE GIVES GREEN 'K' A GO, OFFERS MORE FOR HOME.
  by Thau, Barbara
• IS LUXURY ALIVE?(Yes)
  by Owens, J'Amy
• FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS HONORED.
• UNCERTAINTIES OVER WAR, ECONOMY DULL SEPTEMBER COMP-STORE SALES.(retail sales, September 2002, US)
  by Nathan Weber contributed to this report; Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• HOME DEPOT SET TO BUY 3 FLOORING COMPANIES.(Floors Inc., Arvada Hardwood Floor Co., Floorworks Inc.)(Brief Article)
• EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH FOR A STRONG REBOUND AT THE FALL MARKET.(rug suppliers)
  by White, Jennifer
• SIX IN THE CITY.
  by Devine, Michael D.
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.(Calendar)
• WHIMSICAL DESIGNS, BRIGHT COLORS COVER THE TABLES AT MARKET.(table linen, kitchen textiles)
  by Webb, Carla
• MOHAWK RAISES EARNINGS EXPECTATIONS FOR SECOND HALF.(Brief Article)
• ROSENTHAL'S 15 MINUTES.(Andy Warhol collection)(Brief Article)
• BUSINESS/FINANCE NEWS BRIEFS.
• SMOOTH TRANSITION FOR TAYLOR AFTER ACQUISITION.(Taylor Precision Products )
• A HEALTHY MARKET, REFLECTED IN NUMBERS.(framed mirrors)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• HELATH-CONSCIOUS CONSUMERS DRIVE SALES IN JUICER MARKET.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• CORRECTIONS.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
• BANKRUPTCY COURT APPROVES MOTIONS FROM MEADOWCRAFT.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• RUG BUYERS EXPECTED TO STICK TO TRADITIONAL LINES AT HIGH POINT.
  by Honores, Crystal
• COLONIAL MILLS' COLORFUL DISPLAY.(new colors for rug collection)(Brief Article)
• BROWN JORDAN UNVEILS CLARK BRAND, ENTERS ACCESSORY BUSINESS.(Brown Jordan International, Stuart Clark, decorative accessories)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• RUBBERMAID EXPANDS ORGANIZATIONAL OFFERINGS.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• HERE'S LOOKING AT EW.(first Entertainment Weekly photo issue)(Brief Article)
• SIX IN THE CITY.
• A SPIRITED APPROACH; TABLETOP MANUFACTURERS ARE COMING TO MARKET WITH A REINVIGORATED FOCUS ON CONSUMERS.
  by Webb, Carla; Zisko, Allison
• IONIZER CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS CLOUD AIR-PURIFIER PICTURE.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• SYRATECH UNVEILS AD CAMPAIGNS FOR ITS SILVESTRI, WALLACE BRANDS.(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Carla
• AIR QUALITY STILL A TOP CONCERN AT ANNUAL MEETING OF VCMA.(Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association )
  by Beatty, Gerry
• NEWS BRIEFS.(includes multiple articles)
• MARKET MAGNIFICENCE.(Exhibits)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• TEXTILES MARKET TURNS UP A PLETHORA OF RUG OFFERINGS.
• THE INDUSTRY RIDES OUT THE STORM.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• MAKEOVER AT MACY'S.(Macy's East renovates Herald Square flagship store)
  by Thau, Barbara
• A LITTLE SACK TIME FOR DOCKERS.(American Pacific Home introduces Dockers Home home textiles product line)(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• BEST BETS ON THE BEST BEDS IN THE BEST HOTELS IN TOWN.(New York, New York)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• BACK IN BIDNESS.(Bid Brasserie reopens)(Brief Article)
• VENDORS, CPSC IN LAWS TIFF.(Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  by Quail, Jennifer; report, Gerry Beatty contributed to this
• SARA MOULTON OFFERS SECRETS FOR THE TIME-PRESSED COOK.
  by Porter, Thyra
• SUPPLIERS TRY TO COUNTER SUBDUED BUYING PATTERNS OF CONSUMERS.(home textiles market)
  by Honores, Crystal; Leizens, Leticia; Meyer, Nancy; Webb, Carla
• RUGS ARE THE LATEST PRODUCT TO JOIN VERATEX'S BATH ENSEMBLE.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• CHERESKIN HOME ADDS BEDDING ENSEMBLE.(Ron Chereskin Home)(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEF.(includes multiple records)
• THE BASICS APPROACH; BEDDING SUPPLIERS ARE FOCUSING ON VALUE AND FASHION AT THE NEW YORK MARKET.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• CHANGING CHANNELS.(wall decor merchants)
  by Meyer, Nancy

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