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Articles in April, 2004 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• J.C. PENNEY BLOWS OUT HOME AT NEW STORE IN NEW YORK.
  by Thau, Barbara
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• MEYER HONES BRAND FOCUS BY ADDING CUTLERY TO ANOLON.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• EMMA GARDNER DESIGN WIDENS DISTRIBUTION RANGE.(Brief Article)
• FEIZY'S FORAY BACK TO THE SHOW.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• NEW ARC CEO REVAMPS STAFF AS PART OF FOCUS ON BRANDS.
  by Zisko, Allison
• YEN FOR PRICEY PRODUCTS DRIVING HOME GOODS SPENDING.
  by Weitzman, Jennifer
• HOW THE BIG 3 STACK UP IN THE COMPACT STEREO DEPARTMENT.
  by Riell, Howard
• BEHIND DOORS NO. 1, 2 AND 3: LET'S MAKE A DEAL AT REVMAN.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• BACK IN BUSINESS; THE MACKENZIE-CHILDSES, OUT OF BANKRUPTCY, ARE RE-EMERGING WITH A NEW BRAND AND A NEW COMPANY.
  by Bishop, Susan
• NZNI'S FUR RUGS FIND FAVOR WITH CONSERVATIONIST GROUPS.(Brief Article)
  by Bishop, Susan
• UPON ANNIVERSARY, LAURA GLASS BRINGS BOLD COLORS TO SHOW.(Tabletop Show)
  by Zisko, Allison
• MARSHALL FIELD'S TREND HOUSE TO FEATURE DAVID EASTON STYLES.(Brief Article)
  by Thau, Barbara
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.(Calendar)
• WAITES PUTS THE PIECES TOGETHER.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• COST CUTS CRUNCH SALES CLERKS IN MASS, DEPARTMENT STORES.
  by Edelson, Sharon
• PLAYBACK TIME; DVD RECORDERS ARE TAKING SOME OF THE PRICE PRESSURE OFF OF THE CATEGORY.
  by Richter, Allan
• MARKET NOTES: RALPH IS SOLID AS KATE MAKES DEBUT IN BATH.(Brief Article)
• HFN'S COMP SALES INDEX UP FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH.
  by Weber, Nathan
• PERIL FROM APPAREL.
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• NEWS BRIEFS: RILA PROTESTS AFL-CIO PETITION... SPIEGEL LAYS OFF 255 EMPLOYEES... REPLACEMENTS, AMAZON.COM PARTNER.
• ANALYST: DILLARD'S COULD BE POSSIBLE TARGET FOR ACQUISITION.(Brief Article)
  by Burrows, Dan
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• THE BAGS ARE PACKED; MAKERS OF PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS ARE FOCUSING ON VERSATILITY TO ACCOMMODATE MOBILE LIFESTYLES.
  by Rudnick, Michael
• DISCOVERY CHANNEL PUTS NAME ON NEW LINE OF SPA PRODUCTS.(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• BED BATH & WAY BEYOND: Q4 RESULTS OUTPACE RIVALS'.
  by Nicksin, Carole
• SECOND CHANCE FOR SERVICE MERCHANDISE: COMPANY RETURNS AS AN E-COMMERCE SITE.(Brief Article)
  by Nicksin, Carole
• SYRATECH'S HOT TOPIC; THE COMPANY'S LATEST BRAND OF PRODUCTS MAKES DECORATING EASIER FOR CONSUMERS.
  by Zisko, Allison
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• RESULTS FALL IN '03 FOR PORTMEIRION.(Brief Article)
• WEDGWOOD WOOS BRIDES-TO-BE WITH VERA AND THE DUCHESS.(Brief Article)
  by Zisko, Allison
• GILLETTE ACQUIRING REMBRANDT; MAKES STAFF MOVES.(Brief Article)
• BUYING GROUPS GIVING RETAILERS GREATER STRENGTH IN NUMBERS.(International Home Furnishings Market)
  by Fleischer, Jo
• THE WINE LIST.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• THE EDDIE BAUER BLUES.
  by Owens, J'Amy
• FLORAL DESIGNS IN FULL BLOOM.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• A TIME OF TRANSITION; THE INDUSTRY GEARS UP FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET AMID A SHIFTING RETAIL LANDSCAPE.
  by Webb, Carla
• FABRICA'S FRINK CONSIDERED FOR U.S. COMMERCE POSITION.(Fabrica International, Al Frink appointed chief at U.S. Department of Commerce)(Brief Article)
  by Ellis, Kristi
• BLACK IS BACK IN RUG OFFERINGS.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• RAW NERVES; RISING MATERIAL PRICES HAVE RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS AT A STANDOFF OVER WHO WILL ABSORB THE COSTS.
  by Report, HFN Staff; Weber, Nathan
• CHEF'N CEO GAINS MENTION ON FAST 50 LIST.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• MAKING A DIFFERENCE; SOME VENDORS AT THE NEW YORK HOME TEXTILES MARKET SHOWED PRODUCTS THAT WERE, WELL, EXTRAORDINARY.(Brief Article)
  by Report, HFN Staff
• THE SOFT APPROACH; LOW-TWIST BATH TOWELS ARE REGAINING POPULARITY UNDER A VARIETY OF LABELS.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• EVERCARE GLOVE LINE GROWS WITH FEATURES, PACKAGING.(Brief Article)
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• SAKS COUNTING ON EXCLUSIVE MIX, NEW MANAGEMENT TO DRIVE SALES.
  by Thau, Barbara
• CHINA, UNCERTAINTY IN INDUSTRY KEY ISSUES AT HIGH POINT MARKET.(home furnishings industry concerned about modest growth and Chinese furniture imports)
  by Report, HFN Staff
• GROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT; HIT TV SHOWS ON PERSONAL CARE AND EMERGING TRENDS ARE LIFTING SALES OF MEN'S SHAVING PRODUCTS.
  by White, Jennifer
• PENNEY BETS ON PRIVATE BRANDS, NEW STORES FOR GROWTH.
  by Thau, Barbara; Williamson, Rusty
• BED BATH AND ADESSO GET HIP.(Brief Article)
• SMALL FRIDGES A BIG BUSINESS AT KITCHEN/BATH INDUSTRY SHOW.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• PANASONIC IS LOOKING FOR A HIT WITH N.Y. METS IN SHEA AD DEAL.
• DAN RIVER UP CREEK? TURN TO CHAPTER 11.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• ARTSELECT BRINGING WALL DECOR TO HIGH POINT THROUGH WHOLESALE DIVISION, WORLD ART WORKS.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• GLENOIT UNVEILS NEW BATH RUG PROGRAM.(Brief Article)
  by Bishop, Susan
• STYLE TAKES THE AISLES AT THE HOUSEWARES SHOW.(Brief Article)
  by Zisko, Allison
• HOLY COW! LIFE AFTER RETAILING.(Brief Article)
• A SHARP TURN; THE ELECTRONICS GIANT IS ENTERING WHITE GOODS IN NORTH AMERICA VIA A RANGE-MICROWAVE COMBO UNVEILED AT KBIS.(Brief Article)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• BLANKETING THE MARKETS; THROW SUPPLIERS ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR PRODUCT ASSORTMENTS.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• ANTI-DUMPING DECISION DELAY PROLONGS RETAILER UNCERTAINTY.
  by Fleischer, Jo
• TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES IN GRILLS, HEARTHS HIGHLIGHT HBPA EXPO.
  by Porter, Thyra
• IKEA'S PET PROJECT: A HOME LINE FOR CATS AND DOGS.(Brief Article)
• FEDERATED ROUNDS OUT ITS HOME TEAM.(Brief Article)
  by Thau, Barbara
• DIAL M FOR MONEY: CELL PHONES CALLED NEXT BIG SHOPPING TOOL.
  by Weber, Nathan
• KOCH WILL FINANCE INVISTA PURCHASE WITH BOND OFFERING.(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• BEST BUY VS. CIRCUIT CITY.(Brief Article)
• THE BRICK OPENS SIX NEW STORES.(Brief Article)
• FLORAL AND HARDY.
  by Devine, Michael D.
• VAC SHIPMENTS JUMP AGAIN.(Brief Article)
• CAROLYN KINDER TO OPEN FIRST OF UP TO 30 RETAIL STORES.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• BEST BUY VS. CIRCUIT CITY.(Brief Article)
• BIA BUILDS GLASS INTO THE MIX.(BIA Cordon Bleu)(Brief Article)
  by Zisko, Allison
• WAHL DEVELOPS HAIR CLIPPER SPECIFICALLY FOR ASTRONAUTS.(Brief Article)
• HFN STOCK INDEX SETS THE PACE FOR Q1.(Brief Article)
  by Burrows, Dan; Zaczkiewicz, Arthur
• A NEW BYZANTINE ERA; ODEGARD'S LATEST COLLECTION IS INSPIRED BY THE ART OF THE PERIOD.(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• MATOUK MARKS ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)

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