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Articles in August, 2003 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
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SQUEEZING INTO A CROWDED AREA.
by Honores, Crystal - NARDA TO OFFER A REALITY CHECK TO OCTOBER CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.(North American Retail Dealers Association)
- BOSTON WAREHOUSE REVAMPS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.(Brief Article)
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MISSISSIPPI MULTITUDE; RETAILERS WALKING THE AISLES AT THE TUPELO MARKET WILL HAVE NUMEROUS OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.(furniture market)
by Kunkel, Karl - TOP 150 ALPHABETICAL LIST.(retailer rankings)
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WAL-MART CONTINUES TO BE THE DOMINATING RETAIL FACTOR.
by Weber, Nathan -
RETAIL HIERARCHY IN FLOOR CARE STEADY DESPITE BIG CHANGES.
by Beatty, Gerry - NEBRASKA GETS FETE IN KANSAS.(Brief Article)
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DROP KICK DANGLING GLASS ACCESSORIES ARE DAZZLING THE INDUSTRY.(tableware)(Brief Article)
by Zisko, Allison - NEWS BRIEFS.
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MONITORING BECOMES A HOUSEHOLD WORD.
by Quail, Jennifer - SEARS FORMS NEW TEAM TO MANAGE LANDS' END.(Brief Article)
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SIX IN THE CITY.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
by Devine, Michael -
HELLENIC SAYS BYE TO BROOKLYN, PREPARES TO RELOCATE TO GEORGIA.(Hellenic Rug Imports )(Company Profile)
by Honores, Crystal -
CHANTAL'S SWAN TEAKETTLE WINS DESIGN AWARD.(Brief Article)
by Porter, Thyra - ELECTROLUX Q2 RESULTS MIXED IN NORTH AMERICA.(Brief Article)
- ARTY PARTY.(Brief Article)
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FIT FOR THE 'QUEEN' APPAREL DESIGNER SONIA RYKIEL IS CROSSING OVER TO HOME WITH A BED AND BATH COLLECTION.(Brief Article)
by Leizens, Leticia - THE BON MARCHE'S FLAGSHIP FURNITURE STORE BOWS.(Brief Article)
- TOP 150 HOME RETAILERS.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT ALTERS THE EQUATION IN WHITE GOODS.
by Beatty, Gerry -
CIT: EXIT FINANCING ACTIVITY FROM CHAPTER 11 RISES.
by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur - NEWS BRIEFS.
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TAKING A CUE FROM CABLE TV.
by Kaplan, Joel - WFCA: SURFACES 2004 IS ALREADY 80% BOOKED.
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THE ROUGE OF PARIS.(Brief Article)
by Devine, Michael D. - MOHAWK HOME UNVEILS LOGOS FOR DIFFERENT RETAIL CHANNELS.(Brief Article)
- THE HFN LIST; THE 10 MOST ACTIVELY TRADED HOME VENDOR STOCKS.
- ROOM-AIR SHIPMENTS GROW 15.9% IN JUNE.(Brief Article)
- REGAL WARE TOASTS STAFF INVOLVED IN DIRECT SALES.(Brief Article)
- SWEDEN LOWDOWN.(Nordiska Kompaniet's Essential Guide to Stockholm)(Brief Article)
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BUSINESS CASUAL; THE SUMMER PREMARKETS SAW SUPPLIERS GO ALL OUT WITH PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS.(Calendar)
by Meyer, Nancy - NEWS BRIEFS: GROUP SEEKS PILLOWTEX ASSET BUYERS...TYSON WALLOPS HOME RETAILERS...AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE GROWS.
- NEWS BRIEFS.(includes multiple articles)(Brief Article)
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IMPORTERS ADAPT TO SOURCING SHIFTS.(rugs and carpets)(Brief Article)
by White, Jennifer -
WAL-MART'S RULE CONTINUES---WITH A LITTLE HELP.(Industry Overview)
by Leizens, Leticia; report, Jessica Goldbogen contributed to this -
U.S. VENDORS DECLARE WAR AGAINST CHINESE IMPORTS; TEXTILES COALITION TARGETS BUSH ADMINISTRATION.
by Ramey, Joanna -
BEYOND THE BASICS.(New brands, new concepts and new food trends had effect on the industry this year)
by Quail, Jennifer -
BILLION-DOLLAR SUCCESS STORIES; IN THE EXCLUSIVE HFN TOP 150 RETAILERS REPORT, MANY OF THE COMPANIES THAT CROSSED THE MAGICAL NUMBER IN 2002 MANAGED TO AVOID SALES DECLINES.
by Nicksin, Carole; Zaczkiewicz, Arthur - THE HFN LIST; TOP 15 MOST EFFECTIVELY PAID HOME VENDORS.(Brief Article)
- ARTS AWARD FINALISTS NAMED; WINNERS TO BE FETED IN DALLAS.
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ONLINE SHOPPER SURVEY FINDS OUTDOOR GRILLING STILL FULFILLING.
by Weber, Nathan -
QUARTERLY REPORT CARD: WAL-MART, OTHERS ARE STICKING TO THE SCRIPT.
by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur - MOHAWK SEES LEES PURCHASE RAISING COMMERCIAL STANDING.(Brief Article)
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LOST AT SEA; CUSTOMS AGENTS ARE SEIZING CONTAINERS SHIPPED BY U.S.-BANNED COMPANIES, HURTING RUG IMPORTERS.
by White, Jennifer - POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION TAPS DEMASI FOR COMMITTEE.(Anthony DeMasi )(Brief Article)
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PACIFIC MARKET INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ON A HIGH NOTE.
by Porter, Thyra -
A GRAND OPENING.(Fiamma Trattoria)(Brief Article)
by Devine, Michael D. -
A WRAP FOR GIFTS; BUYERS AND EXHIBITORS FLOCK TO NEW YORK FOR THE FINALE OF THE SHOW SEASON.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
by Zisko, Allison -
PILLOWTEX: ALL THAT'S LEFT ARE THE BRANDS.
by Leizens, Leticia -
AN UPSIDE FOR DOWN? BEDDING SUPPLIERS ARE HOPING FOR COLDER DAYS AND TURNING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS TO HELP SALES.(Industry Overview)
by Goldbogen, Jessica -
PILLOWTEX ASSETS: CAUGHT IN A BIND?
by Leizens, Leticia - MAJESTIC TO OPEN NEW FACILITY, PERMANENT N.Y. SHOWROOM.(Brief Article)
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RUG-CLEANING TIPS FOR THE UNCOMMON STAIN.(Brief Article)
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DISTRIBUTOR I. LEHRHOFF & CO. TEES IT UP AGAIN FOR CHILDREN.(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer -
RESTAURANT SUPPLIER OFFERS LINES FOR CONSUMERS.(Brief Article)
by Porter, Thyra - NEWS BRIEFS.
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KMART, SEARS, BEST BUY LEAD IN 2ND-QUARTER HOUSEWARES ADS.
by Weber, Nathan - NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART ARRIVES IN KANSAS.(Brief Article)
- NOURISON APPOINTS 3 TO NATIONAL SALES STAFF.(Owen Baker, Brenda Schmid, Dorie Ward)(Brief Article)
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CANDLES BURNING BRIGHTLY AS HOME DECOR ELEMENTS.
by Webb, Carla - NEWS BRIEFS.(includes news from WestPoint Stevens, Sleep Innovations, DuPont Textiles & Interiors)(Brief Article)
- TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.
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TRUTH IN RETAILING.
by Shoulberg, Warren -
GROOMED FOR GROWTH.(personal care products category is growing)
by Quail, Jennifer - TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.(Calendar)
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CAN POP DIVA THALIA WOW 'EM AT KMART.(Thalia Sodi's Thalia Home Collection)
by Thau, Barbara -
DOING THEIR FOAM WORK; BEDDING RETAILERS AND VENDORS ARE JUMPING ON THE VISCOELASTIC BANDWAGON.
by Kunkel, Karl -
LANCE ARMSTRONG'S USPS TEAM POSTS A VICTORY FOR SPONSOR BISSELL.
by Meyer, Nancy -
IMPORTS CONTINUE AS SOURCE OF GROWTH.
by Leizens, Leticia; report, Jessica Goldbogen contributed to this -
FORMER PILLOWTEX EXECUTIVES: IT WAS DEBT ... AND LOTS MORE.
by Leizens, Leticia; story, Barbara Thau contributed to this -
NOT A GREAT YEAR, BUT NOT BAD.(home textiles )(Industry Overview)
by Goldbogen, Jessica -
SOFT WINDOW FASHIONS VENDORS HOPING TO GET A RISE OUT OF FALL.(Brief Article)
by Goldbogen, Jessica - THE AREA RUG REPORT.(Brief Article)
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CHANNEL SURFING.
by White, Jennifer -
BIG BOXES ENGAGING IN ONLINE BATTLE FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL BUCKS.
by Bishop, Susan -
LIBBEY FALLS SHORT ON EARNINGS; BLAMES GAS PRICES, ECONOMY.
by Zaczkiewicz, Arthur - NEWS BRIEFS.
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A BLUE STREAK; THE POPULAR COLOR WAS ALL OVER INTRODUCTIONS AT THE ATLANTA MARKET.(Brief Article)
by Honores, Crystal -
CONTAINER STORE REALIGNS STAFF AS IT PLANS GROWTH PUSH.(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer
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