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Articles in January, 2003 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• INCENTIVES AND INTRODUCTIONS TEMPT RETAILERS IN TORONTO.(Canadian Home Furnishings Market)(Brief Article)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• NEWS BRIEFS.(includes Home Depot shares decline)
• HOME SOURCE LAUNCHES ITS OWN BRAND OF MICRO COTTON.(Home Source International)(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• BURDINES NAMES HOUSEWARES DMM.(divisional merchandise manager Angela Baker)(Brief Article)
• JONATHAN ADLER EXTENDING HOME LINEUP TO BED, TABLE AND KITCHEN PRODUCTS.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.(includes Stephen Spitz appointment, DeLonghi America)
• IN FULL BLOOM; DESIGNER KIM PARKER IS BRINGING HER FLORAL DESIGNS TO DINNERWARE AND GLASSWARE.
  by Webb, Carla
• HAND-WRINGING OUT THE OLD: AN INDUSTRY REVIEW OF 2002.(home furnishings industry briefs)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• A NEW KETTLE OF FISH; COPCO IS EXTENDING ITS BRAND NAME WITH A NEW LINE OF HIP KITCHEN GADGETS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• SHIPMENTS OF HOME ELECTRICS WERE POSITIVELY CHARGED IN 2002.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• HAND-WRINGING OUT THE OLD: AN INDUSTRY REVIEW OF 2002.(home furnishings)(Industry Overview)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• HOT NEWS AT THE HOUSEWARES SHOW.(multiple records )
• EUROPEAN EDITION; AMERICAN SUPPLIERS EDIT THEIR SELECTIONS FOR DOMOTEX BUYERS.
  by Honores, Crystal
• VIKING'S NEW BLENDER STIRS UP SMALL APPLIANCES.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• WAL-MART SITE LEADS IN UNIQUE ONLINE VISITORS.(Brief Article)
• HUFFCO TO LEASE SHOWROOM AT 295 FIFTH AVE.(Huffco Manufacturing)(Brief Article)
• ELECTRICS CHARGE; THE HOUSEWARES SHOW MARKED THE ENTRY OF ESTABLISHED BRANDS INTO SMALL APPLIANCES.
  by Porter, Thyra; Quail, Jennifer
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Tilia International Inc. patent case against ZeroPack Company Ltd.; Whirlpool Corp. takes charge on UAL Corp. bankruptcy filing)(Brief Article)
• BODUM GARNERS ANOTHER AWARD: A GOLD MEDAL FOR THE CHAMBORD.(awarded the American Culinary Award 2003 Gold Medal from Quality Institute International)(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• CHEAP THRILLS.(finding bargains at discount stores)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• WARM, FUZZY CHICAGO.(Editorial)
  by Ratliff, Duke
• NEOCON WEST TO HOST NUMBER OF EXHIBITS, EVENTS.
• THE FRENCH COLLECTION.(oriental rugs)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• CMI TO INTRODUCE JENSEN'S FOUR SEASONS AREA RUG LINE.(Colonial Mills Inc.)(Brief Article)
• GIVING FUTONS A BETTER NAME.(styles, comfort improve image of futons)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• BLASTS FROM THE PAST; INDUSTRY CASTS LONG BACKWARD LOOK AS SHOW INTRODUCTIONS EVOKE NOSTALGIC THEMES.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• NEW AHAM FLOOR CARE UNIT MAY AFFECT VCMA.(Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• FARIBAULT TO PRODUCE LINE USING CORN-DERIVED FIBER.(Faribault Woolen Mill Co. partners with Cargill Dow L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• HOME GOODS ONE OF FEW GOODS IN VERY, VERY BAD HOLIDAY SEASON.(home furnishings sales during holiday 2002)(Industry Overview)
  by Thau, Barbara
• HOPE FOR THE WEST; VISITORS TO THE SAN FRANCISCO MART HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SHOW.
  by Report, HFN Staff
• STUDY FINDS FEMALE SHOPPERS EVENLY SPLIT ON HOME DEPOT, LOWE'S.(Brief Article)
  by Weber, Nathan
• ACCESSORY VENDORS PONDER ROLLING OF DICE ON VEGAS SHOW.(Las Vegas Market, Las Vegas, Nevada, planned)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• GROUP APPOINTS BOSCOV'S CHAIRMAN TOP RETAILER.(New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, Albert Boscov)(Brief Article)
• RESTORATION HARDWARE REVISES Q4 EARNINGS FORECAST.(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• SPHINX STEPS UP ATLANTA INTRODUCTIONS.(Brief Article)
• LOOMING IN VEGAS.(tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada)(Brief Article)
• EXHIBIT TRACES DESIGN ORIGINS OF TURKISH RUGS.(rug exhibit at Textile Museum)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• THE OUTLOOK FOR VAC VENDORS: OPPORTUNITIES AND OBSTACLES.(floor-care products)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• RUBBERMAID STORAGE LINE HAS A CORNER ON THE MARKET.(releases products for the underused corners of decks and garages )
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• HFN SURVEY: BB&B GOES BEYOND LINENS 'N THINGS.(Bed Bath & Beyond competes with Linens 'n Things )
  by Weber, Nathan
• AMAZON BRANCHES OUT.
  by Nicksin, Carole
• SHIPS AHOY.(Claire Murray launches Coastal Breeze rug)(Brief Article)
• PETALING THEIR WARES; FLORALS AND HOLIDAY PATTERNS, WITH A SPLASH OF YELLOW, ABOUND AT THE HOUSEWARES SHOW.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica; Webb, Carla
• GIBSON ADDS WOOD PANTRYWARE AND GLASS DINNERWARE TO LINE.(Brief Article)
• A PARADE OF PRODUCTS MARCHES INTO CHICAGO.
  by Webb, Carla
• COOKWARE, BAKEWARE MAKERS HAVE LOTS IN STORE FOR BUYERS.
• HEALTHY ASSORTMENT OFFERED IN PERSONAL CARE.
  by Porter, Thyra
• MAKERS OF CLOCKS ARE CHIMING IN.(trends in design and colors)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• WILLIAMS-SONOMA CONFIDENT ABOUT CHOICE OF NEW CEO.(Edward A. Mueller taking over for Dale Hilpert)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• WHOLESALE, RETAIL TRADES SEE UNEMPLOYMENT RISE TO 7.5% IN NOVEMBER.(Brief Article)
• STRONG DALLAS MARKET LIFTS SPIRITS IN ACCESSORIES BUSINESS.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• SLUGGISH HOLIDAY DOESN'T DETER SHOPPERS AT THE DIFFERENT GIFT SHOWS.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• LEGACY DIVISION SOURCES VALUE-PRICED IMPORTS.(Legacy Lamp Co., Legacy Collection)(Brief Article)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• ANALYSTS: BUMPY ROAD AHEAD FOR HOME DEPOT.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• A HOUSEWARES VET LIGHTS AT CATALINA.(Catalina Lighting President/CEO Bob Varakian)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• SAKS LOOKS OUTSIDE THE MALL, PLANS LIFESTYLE CENTER STORES.
  by Thau, Barbara
• THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK?(possible mergers and acquisitions in home furnishings during 2003)(Industry Overview)
• SPECIAL EXHIBITS, EVENTS FILL HOUSEWARES SHOW.
• LATE DECEMBER RETAIL SURGE FAILS TO SAVE SEASON.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• MAKERS OF CLEANING PRODUCTS ARE IMPROVING THEIR CHEMISTRY.(trends include single-scent lines and natural ingredients)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• IN-PLAYS THAT DIDN'T PLAY OUT.(mergers and acquisitions in home furnishings during 2002)(Column)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• SALTON ACQUIRES LECTRIX.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• CARPETMAX CANADA CHANGES NAME TO FLOORING CANADA.
• PACKAGE DEALS; WITH AN EYE TOWARD CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE, BOX SETS BROKE THROUGH AT THE HOUSEWARES SHOW.
  by Webb, Carla
• NEWS BRIEFS.(multiple records)
• FURNITURE EXHIBITORS MAKE BEST OF EUROPE SHOWS.
  by Buchanan, Lee
• SURFACING AT FEIZY.
• FINANCIAL FIGURES AND MORE.(CIT Commercial Services' annual cocktail party held at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum)(Brief Article)
• LANE CHANGE A NEW LINE OF UPSCALE GIFTS ITEMS MARKS THE COSTUME JEWELRY DESIGNER'S ENTRY INTO HOME.(Kenneth Jay Lane introduces housewares line of products)
  by Webb, Carla
• VARIETY SHOW DRAWS BUYERS IN SEARCH OF BIG BARGAINS.(Variety Merchandise Show)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• PARKS PUSHES FORWARD WITH NEW LOGO, PRODUCTS.(Parks Products )
  by Quail, Jennifer
• GARDEN VARIETY; RUG MAKERS ARE OFFERING REPRODUCTIONS OF A POPULAR PERSIAN DESIGN AT THE ATLANTA MARKET, HOPING IT TRANSLATES INTO BIG SALES.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• RETAILERS GIVE CONSUMERS A BREAK WITH JANUARY DEALS.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• A PRICEY PERSIAN.
• THE NOW GENERATION.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• QUILT QUANDARY; WHILE SOME SUPPLIERS THINK THE CATEGORY IS SUCCEEDING, OTHERS SAY LOW PRICES HURT BUSINESS.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• PRATESI SEEKS WILDER EXPOSURE.
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• COCOONING BOOSTS SALES OF BAKEWARE.
  by Porter, Thyra
• KMART PLANNING TO SPRING OUT OF CHAPTER 11 IN APRIL.
  by Thau, Barbara
• ONTO TORONTO; EXHIBITORS ARE HOPING FOR THE BEST AT THE CANADIAN HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET.
  by Kunkel, Karl

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