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

• CENTER OF ATTENTION.(Parsons School of Desigh opens Angelo Donghia Materials Library and Study Center )(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• SILENCE IS GOLDEN.(Brief Article)
• COUNTING TOO MUCH ON TOO FEW?(home furnishings industry and suppliers survey )
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• AFMA: UPHOLSTERY SALES UP, CASE GOODS DIP IN '02.(American Furniture Manufacturers Association reports 2002 industry figures)(Brief Article)
• RETAIL 2003: WORLDLY, WIDELY, WIELDY.
  by Thau, Barbara
• QUESTIONS 67 AND 68.
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• EXHIBITORS TO SHOWCASE THE THRILL OF THE GRILL.
  by Porter, Thyra
• EXPO ADDS CASH-AND-CARRY IN BID TO BROADEN ITS APPEAL.(Expo Design Center)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• NEWS.(multiple industry briefs)
• CREDIT CARD OUTSOURCING: A WAY TO HELP RETAILERS LOWER RISK, BOOST SALES.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• STRONG EURO GIVES HOPE FOR AMBIENTE AMID WAR CONCERNS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• ROYAL APPLIANCE INTRODUCES TWO DIRT DEVIL HAND VACUUMS.(Brief Article)
• THE PORTE SIDE OF PARIS.(discussion of Porte de Clignancourt, the Paris flea market )(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• OUTDOOR COMPETITION; LOWER PRICES ON PATIO FURNITURE IMPORTS HAVE RAISED THE STAKES FOR RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS.
  by MEYER, NANCY
• ONLY IN AMERICA; MIELE, THE HIGH-END GERMAN MANUFACTURER, OFFERS ITS FIRST EXCLUSIVE APPLIANCES FOR THE U.S. MARKET.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• KMART'S EXIT FINANCING: THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAILS.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• FARIBAULT EXPANDS PRODUCTION OPERATIONS WITH PURCHASE OF BEACON BLANKETS PLANT.(Brief Article)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• FOR ABC, DUMBO'S THE SMART MOVE.(Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass)(ABC Carpet & Home)(Brief Article)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• NEWS BRIEFS.(multiple records)
• A STABLE ENVIRONMENT.(rug industry sales, trends)(Industry Overview)
  by Honores, Crystal
• GEORGIA MAY APPLY PERMANENT SALES TAX TO CARPET SAMPLES.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• NEW BRIEFS.(Daniel Barth has been named president and chief executive officer of Lalique North America)
• WALL DECOR'S LATEST TRENDS ARRIVE.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• INDUSTRY LEADERS PREDICT A WAVE OF NEW ADVANCES IN LIGHTING.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• ELECTROLUX'S NORTH AMERICAN BUSINESS GROWS IN 2002.(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• THIS PRESIDENTS DAY WILL BE LOW-KEY FOR SOME RETAILERS.
  by Kunkel, Karl
• COFFEEMAKER VENDORS PURSUING MULTIPLE-MACHINE CONSUMERS.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• DIFFERENT TEXTURES SURFACING FROM BAKEWARE MAKERS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• AXELROD STEPS UP ROLE AT LINENS AS SILVERSTEIN LEAVES.(Norman Axelrod)
  by Nicksin, Carole; Shoulberg, Warren
• THE LONG-LOST HOT WATER BOTTLE.
  by Ratliff, Duke
• VIVA LAS VEGAS; VISITORS TO THE SURFACES SHOW SAW LOTS OF NEW PRODUCTS AND STRONG BRANDED COLLECTIONS.
  by Honores, Crystal
• KMART LEADS IN FOURTH-QUARTER HOUSEWARES BRAND AD SPACE.(Brief Article)
  by Weber, Nathan
• MAY'S SALES, EARNINGS DROP; CASH FLOW STRONG.(May Department Stores)(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.
• FEDERATED TO DISSOLVE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER DIVISION.(Federated Department Stores Inc.)
  by Thau, Barbara
• FEDERATED: RICH'S-MACY'S A STRONG COMBO.(Macy's famous housewares Cellar will make its debut at the soon-to-be-reflagged Rich's-Macy's stores)
  by Thau, Barbara
• BRANCHING OUT RUG DESIGNER ANGELA ADAMS IS SOURCING A NEW LINE FROM INDIA.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO READIES HOME FURNISHINGS COLLECTION.
  by Buchanan, Lee
• DIAL-A-MATTRESS OUT TO EXPAND, FRANCHISE ITS RETAIL NETWORK.
  by Kunkel, Karl
• WFCA IDENTIFIES EMERGING FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2003.(World Floor Covering Association )(Brief Article)
• AN UN-PRESIDENTED BLIZZARD TAKES THE WIND OUT OF SALES.
  by report, Lee Buchanan contributed to this; Thau, Barbara
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• SUPPLIER GRUPO KALTEX TAKES CONTROL OF REVMAN.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.(multiple industry briefs)(Brief Article)
• A TASTE OF VIENNA.(Salzburg Creation rugs)(Brief Article)
• THE AMBIENCE OF AMBIENTE.(Ambiente trade show preview)(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Carla
• IMRA SUPPORTS BUSH'S STANCE ON ECONOMIC AND SECURITY ISSUES.(International Mass Retail Association)(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• 'TRADING SPACES' AT A STORE NEAR YOU'.
  by Nicksin, Carole
• NEWS BRIEF.
• A FLAT YEAR, AND LUCKY AT THAT.(Rug sales grow 1.6% in 2002)(Industry Overview)
• DISCLOSURES ARE ADDING EQUITY TO ANALYSTS' FINANCIAL REPORTS.(Equity analysts are in powerful positions)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• SPECIALTY'S EFFECTS.(bath rug trends, sales data)
  by Honores, Crystal
• EMJOI SHRINKS PRICES FOR NEW PRODUCT LINE.(personal care appliances are smaller in size and price)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• CAUSE CELEBRATION.(Elle Decor Dining by Design event sponsored by Taittinger)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• STEUBEN'S FROG PRINCE MAKES A LEAP BACK.(Valentine's Day)(Brief Article)
• OFFICINA: VENDORS MUST MONITOR LEVELS OF SALES CONCENTRATION.(Interview)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• THE `GENUINE' ARTICLE.(Genuine Authentic)(Book Review)
• AMBIENTE MOVES TO PLUG IN ELECTRICS MAKERS NEXT YEAR.
  by Porter, Thyra; Webb, Carla
• BLASTS FROM THE PAST; PILLOW DESIGNERS LOOK BACK FOR INSPIRATION AND COME UP WITH TRENDY RETRO STYLES.(designer Jennifer Gibbs inspired by 1970's and Pop Art)
  by Goldbogen, Jessica
• MUNRO INTRODUCES V&A MUSEUM LINE.(Nick Munro introduces tabletop line commissioned by London's Victoria and Albert Museum)(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Dan River's Home Fashion)(Primedia)
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.(events in home furnishings industry)(Calendar)
• THE HFN LIST; THE TOP 10 RETAILERS WORLDWIDE--ALL CATEGORIES.(Illustration)
• HAIR CARE VENDORS ROLL OUT WAVE OF ADVANCES IN CHICAGO.(International Housewares Show)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• BROWN JORDAN PREVIEWS STRATEGIC PLAN TO DEALERS.(Brief Article)
• EXCEL'S CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING CREATES NUMEROUS STAFF CHANGES.(Brief Article)
• SIGNORIA DI FIRENZI PLANS U.S. SHOPS.(Brief Article)
• PRESENT TENSE HIRES FIVE REP FIRMS TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION IN THE U.S.(Brief Article)
• THE HFN LIST; THE 10 FASTEST-GROWING HOME GOODS SUPPLIERS.(Brief Article)
• EUROPEAN UNION; FOUR BIG TRENDS FROM FRANKFURT TO PARIS THAT BROUGHT HOME AND APPAREL FASHION CLOSER TOGETHER.(Brief Article)
  by Divine, Michael
• DESIGNER GOODS; MANUFACTURERS ARE INCREASINGLY TURNING TO ARTISTS TO CREATE DINNERWARE.
  by Webb, Carla
• MOHAWK'S FOURTH-QUARTER PROFIT INCREASES 42 PERCENT.(Mohawk Industries' financial performance)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• FAUX STATEMENTS; SYNTHETIC LEATHER RUGS ARE COMING TO THE FLOOR, INSPIRED BY HOT TRENDS IN APPAREL.
  by White, Jennifer
• NEWS BRIEFS.(multiple records)
• MOHAWK LOOKS TO EXPAND CARPET CUSHION PROGRAM.(Brief Article)
• WHERE'S THE HEAT?(retail ads focus on spring, vs portable heaters)(Brief Article)
  by BEATTY, GERRY
• SCALE SUPPLIERS ARE EMPLOYING STYLE, TECHNOLOGY TO STAND OUT.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• ANALYST: WAL-MART, TARGET TO BENEFIT FROM KMART CLOSINGS.(Deborah Weinswig's research results)(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• THE HFN LIST; 10 FASTEST-GROWING HOME GOODS RETAILERS.(consumer electronics and appliance retailers)(Brief Article)

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