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

• BERKLINE/BENCHCRAFT REALIGNS WITH CHANGE IN SALES STRUCTURE.(Brief Article)
  by Newby, Leslie
• RUG, CARPET DEMAND EXPECTED TO SLOW DOWN OVER NEXT FEW YEARS.(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• HELEN OF TROY SIMPLIFIES GIFT-GIVING.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• PICKING UP THE PACE.(floor care industry)
• CORRECTIONS.(Correction Notice)
• ESTATE OF THE ARTISTS.(Hampton Designer Showhouse, Southampton, New York)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• DRINKING COMPANIONS.(barware and wine accessories)
  by Porter, Thyra; Webb, Carla; Zisko, Allison
• RESTAURANT DESIGNER CREATES FLATWARE PATTERN FOR CHRISTOFLE.(Adam D. Tihany)(Brief Article)
• HOOVER'S REVAMPED WEB SITE ECHOES ADS, EASES NAVIGAITON.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• FABRIC MAKERS ARE HOPING FOR STRONG BUSINESS AT SHOWTIME.(Showtime fabric trade fair)
  by Newby, Leslie
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• KALATY UPDATES SITE, UNVEILS DISPLAY UNIT.(Kalaty Rug Corp., web site)(Brief Article)
• STAR QUALITY.(Jaipur Rugs' star-shaped rug, Star of Jaipur, in the Presidential Collection)(Brief Article)
• BURNES GROUP APPOINTS FORMER TARGET EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT.(Catherine David )(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(miscellaneous brief articles)
• A RESTLESS YEAR FOR THE INDUSTRY.(bedding )
  by Kunkel, Karl
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• RUGGED COWBOYS; A WAVE OF FLOOR COVERINGS WITH A WESTERN MOTIF LOOK RIGHT AT HOME.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• APA SURVEY REPORTS 14% GROWTH IN ART AND WALL DECOR SEGMENT.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• FREELY ASSOCIATING.(Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Association, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers pact)(Brief Article)
• SPRING SHOWERS GIVE WAY TO NEW RUGS WITH FLOWERS.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• HFNDEX: RETAILER CONFIDENCE UNCHANGED IN Q2.(Brief Article)
  by Weber, Nathan
• A SUCCESS, BAR NONE.(barware)(Brief Article)
  by Weber, Nathan
• A VINTAGE TIME FOR POPPING THE CORK.(wine accessories sales)
  by Porter, Thrya
• TRACY LEAVES ROYAL DOULTON TO HEAD DIRECT MARKETING FIRM.(Mike Tracy, Media Solution Services)(Brief Article)
• THE HFN LIST; THE 15 HIGHEST-PAID HOME RETAIL EXECS IN 2002.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
• MAKING ADVANCES; UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIERS ARE ROLLING OUT PRODUCTS WITH A FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION.
  by Newby, Leslie
• BOLDER SHAPES, MUTED COLORS RULE IN CONTEMPORARY ENTRIES FOR RUGS.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• GENERAL INDUSTRIES PLAYS NEW STYLES OF HOPSCOTCH.(Hopscotch Collection of rugs)(Brief Article)
• TRUDEAU SHOWS TECH SAVVY WITH NEW SYSTEM UPGRADE.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• A GLASS HALF-FULL? THE HAND-PAINTED CATEGORY WORKS TO OVERCOME OVERSATURATION.
  by Zisko, Allison
• THE BEDDING REPORT.(sales decrease in 2002)(Brief Article)
• S&P CHANGES MAYTAG RATINGS.(Standard and Poor's lowers Maytag Corp. ratings)(Brief Article)
• ADVANCING THE CAUSE.(innovation in bedding)(Industry Overview)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• UP IN LIGHTS.(Luceplan hosts event at new location)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, MIchael D.
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• DR. QUINN, FURNISHINGS WOMAN.
  by Thau, Barbara
• FLOOR CLOTHS FROM PMB TARGET THE COLOR-SHY.(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• EARNINGS, SALES SLIDE FOR DAN RIVER.(Dan River Inc. reports revenues of $116.3 mn)(Brief Article)
• SUMMER SHOPPING SHOWDOWNS.
  by Ratliff, Duke
• THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME.(home furnishings department of department stores)(Column)
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• MAKING MONEY MAKING MERRY.(tableware manufacturers providing barware)
  by Porter, Thyra
• REPORTS SUGGEST SOURCING FROM CHINA HURTS U.S. BUSINESS.
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• HAMPTONS COME ALIVE.(Long Island, New York)(Brief Article)
• NEWS.(miscellaneous brief articles)
• REVMAN EMBRACES ITS GLOBAL IDENTITY.(Revman Industries to become Revman International)(Brief Article)
• RUGS WITH AN APPEAL FRESH OFF THE VINE.(exposed vine patterns on rugs)(Brief Article)
  by Honores, Crystal
• MILIKEN ENTERS THE LOOP WITH POTPOURRI COLLECTION.(rugs)(Brief Article)
• SCREENED GEMS.(Fashion Institute of Technology's tribute to textiles design)(Brief Article)
• DESIGNERS GUILD STORE LANDS AT MARSHALL FIELD'S FLAGSHIP.
  by Thau, Barbara
• BEACH TOWEL BINGO: WEATHER DOES A NUMBER ON SALES.(rainy weather decreases sales)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• IKEA IS PUTTING MORE EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN IN CATALOG, STORES.
  by Nicksin, Carole
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• HOME RECIPE; CMA TRIES TO GET CUSTOMERS BACK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A CAMPAIGN TO BOOST FLAT COOKWARE SALES.(Cookware Manufacturers Association )
  by Porter, Thyra
• THE HFN LIST; TOP HOME RETAIL WEB SITES BY UNIQUE VISITORS.(Brief Article)
• LUXURY AND SERVICE: A PERFECT MATCHUP.(Atlanta Gift Show)
• MARKET EXHIBITORS TAKE TURN FOR THE DIFFERENT WITH NEW PRODUCTS.(Atlanta International Area Rug Market)
  by Honores, Crystal
• DEPARTMENT STORES HOP ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL BANDWAGON.(Bloomingdale's launches back-to-school home shop)
  by story, Leticia Leizens contributed to this; Thau, Barbara
• FROM MACEDONIA, A SHAGGY-RUG STORY.(Yambolias)(Brief Article)
  by White, Jennifer
• TRADE SHOW CALENDER.(home furnishings industry)(Calendar)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(miscellaneous brief articles)
• FRIGIDAIRE LEADS IN AD TALLY FOR DISHWASHERS IN APRIL.(Brief Article)
  by Weber, Nathan
• VAC SHIPMENTS DOWN IN MAY.(vacuum cleaners)(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• ALTERNATIVES FOR HAIR CARE, MAINTENANCE HIT THE SHELVES.
  by Quail, Jennifer
• POST-SARS, INDUSTRY BACK ON ROAD TO ASIA.(severe acute respiratory syndrome, home furnishings)
• SPHINX BY ORIENTAL WEAVERS TO SHOW 9 LINES IN ATLANTA.(rug collections, Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Atlanta, Georgia)(Brief Article)
• RODEO DAYS FOR SAFAVIEH.(Rodeo Drive rug collection from Safavieh)(Brief Article)
• OAK OFFICE, ENTERTAINMENT TOP SAN FRANCISCO.(San Francisco furniture market, San Francisco, California)
  by Newby, Leslie
• CONVEYING THE MESSAGE----WITH FEELING.(mattress marketing to women consumers)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• CIT EXEC: ASSET-BASED FACILITIES OFFER BETTER FLEXIBILITY THAN CASH-FLOW LOANS.(Stephen Leavenworth talks about types of financing)(Interview)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• CASH-STRAPPED PILLOWTEX BUYS TIME WITH LENDERS.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.(includes news briefs from Franklin Home, Broyhill Furniture Industries, Natuzzi, and others)
• BANNED IN BOSTON ... AND ELSEWHERE.(Filene's Basement bans Singer sisters)
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• AN ALL-CONSUMING RETAIL QUESTION.(Column)
  by Owens, J'Amy
• VENDORS MAKING BIG PLANS FOR UPCOMING MINI-MARKET, FALL SHOW.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• CANDLE IMPORTS ON THE DECLINE.(drop in candles imported to United States)(Brief Article)
• SALE OF SEARS CREDIT BUSINESS SEEN AS A BOON TO CIRCUIT CITY.(sale of Sears' credit card business to Citigroup)(Brief Article)
  by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• PFALTZGRAFF'S NEW AD CAMPAIGN SHOWCASES DESIGNERS.(seeks personal connection with consumers)(Brief Article)

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