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

• IFDA SEES GRAMERCY PERKS.
• NEW NAVAJO RUG COLLECTION BOWS.(Steve Getzwiller, Navajo Churro Collection)(Brief Article)
• WARMING SIGNALS; POTENTIAL SAVINGS ON HOME HEATING BILLS IS ONE REASON WHY SALES OF ELECTRIC BLANKETS ARE EXPECTED TO CLIMB THIS WINTER.(Sunbeam, rugs and carpets)
  by Mancini, Rosamaria
• BACKYARD.(buyers guide )(Buyers Guide)
• GALLIVANTIN' GOURMET; NEW POTS, PANS AND THE LIKE BRING FANCY DINING OUTDOORS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• WESTPOINT STEVENS GETS SET TO SHOW OFF ITS CHARISMA.(Brief Article)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• BEST TECH 2004.
• PUTTING THE `TECH' IN TEXTILES; NEW INNOVATIONS AND TREATMENTS ARE HELPING FABRICS BECOME MORE COMFORTABLE, ANTI-MICROBIAL AND STAIN-RESISTANT.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• PRESENTS OF MINE.
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• FLOOR SHOWS; JANUARY WARMS UP AS RUG DESIGNERS AND RETAILERS TRAVEL FROM GERMANY TO VEGAS FOR THREE OF THE INDUSTRY'S BIGGEST EVENTS.(Surfaces Expo 2005)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• NEWS BRIEFS.(retail stores' sales, amendment of credit agreement with GE Commercial Finance by Gottschalks Inc., Best Buy Company Inc's sales)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Lifetime Hoan Corp., Philips Medical Systems Inc., Newell Rubbermaid Inc.)
• MODERN MIRACLES.(M at Mercer)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• PORTABLE SHIPMENTS SINK AGAIN.(Brief Article)
• GLM EXCITED OVER PLANNED JAVITS EXPANSION.(George Little Management)(Jacob K. Javits Convention Center)(Brief Article)
  by Webb, Carla
• TRADE SHOW CALENDAR.(home furnishings industry, meetings and conventions)(Calendar)
• SPHINX NAMES TWO TO NEW POSITIONS.(Sphinx by Oriental Weavers)(Brief Article)
• LEIFHEIT TO SHUFFLE PRODUCTION SITES.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• KITCHEN.(buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
• THIS SUD'S FOR YOU; MODERN DESIGN MEETS OLD-FASHIONED DRUDGERY. WILL THE END RESULT TURN WASHDAY INTO FUNDAY?(Brief Article)
• THE GREAT OUTDOORS COMES HOME.(Brief Article)
• PRETTY PICTURE HOLDERS; VIVID HUES AND NEW LOOKS ARE BRIGHTENING UP PHOTO FRAMES AND ALBUMS.
  by Webb, Carla
• PERSONAL CARE, HOME GET A JOLT OF FRESH IDEAS.
  by HFN Staff Report
• IN TEXTILES, CHINA PLANS A TAX FOR EXPORTS...
  by Leizens, Leticia
• PLANT CLOSINGS CONTINUE TREND OF DOWNSIZING BY MILLS IN U.S.(WestPoint Stevens Inc., Springs Industries Inc., Dan River Inc.)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• GREENSTEIN NAMED LONDON FOG CEO.(David Greenstein, London Fog Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Tschorn, Adam; Young, Vicki M.
• HANOVER DIRECT FACES EXCHANGE DELISTING.(American Stock Exchange L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
  by Rudnick, Michael
• GRILL SALES TURN UP HEAT IN 2004.
  by Porter, Thyra
• COMING-OUT PARTY.(House & Garden Magazine, Syratech Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• FOREVER EVA; ZEISEL'S WORKS STAND TEST OF TIME.(Eva Zeisel)(Brief Article)(Biography)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE ELECTRONICS.(consumer electronic products)
  by Rudnick, Michael; Thau, Barbara
• INDIAN COMPANIES ANXIOUS FOR SHARE OF U.S. MARKET.(apparel industry, home textiles market, garment export business)
  by Menon, Raj
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Jefferson Home Fashions, textile industry)
• BEDROOM.(buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
• SIPPING PRETTY; WHETHER IT IS KONA BLEND OR MATCHA NATURE, YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE HAS ITS OWN ENTOURAGE OF MAKERS AND SHAKERS THAT MAKES US WONDER "WHO NEEDS INSTANT?".(Brief Article)
• STANDING ROOM ONLY; A DIFFERENT WAY OF SEATING THINGS.
• NEWS BRIEFS.(appointments)(licensing agreements)
• CHINA EXPORTERS GIRDING UP FOR QUOTA-FREE CHALLENGES.(Brief Article)
  by Lowther, Betsy
• MAGNUSSEN, BILTMORE SIGN LICENSING DEAL.(Biltmore Estate, Magnussen Home )
• ITG, CHINA TING TO BUILD DYEING, FINISHING PLANT.(International Textile Group, China Ting Group)(Brief Article)
• THE COMFORTS OF HOME FURNISHINGS; NEW ADVANCES IN FURNITURE ARE CATERING TO THE CONSUMER.(Studio RTA, O'Sullivan Furniture)
• LG ELECTRONICS USA: NO LONGER THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK.
• NETWORKING EVENT; THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRODUCTS GEARED TOWARD HOME INTEGRATION WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT CES IN LAS VEGAS.
  by Rudnick, Michael
• KMART GIVES NEW ITEMS A NEW STAGE.(new prototype store)
  by Thau, Barbara
• A COZY ARRANGEMENT; CELEBRITIES AND BIG-NAME DESIGNERS HAVE BEEN A KEY BEHIND BRISK BUSINESS FOR THE MATTRESS INDUSTRY.(Simmons Bedding Co., Jaclyn Smith Home)(King Koil)
  by Kunkel, Karl
• NEWS BRIEFS.(furniture industry)
• GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ADDS THREE GOOD BUY AWARDS.(Good Housekeeping Good Buy Awards)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• FOR THE PRECIOUS VIEW.(Gramercy Park Armory)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• THE GREAT INDOORS; NOW YOU CAN BRING THE GREAT OUTDOORS INSIDE YOUR HOME WITH THESE WITTY TAKES ON CAMP CLASSICS.(Brief Article)
• BATHROOM.(buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• FASHION TAKES THE FLOOR ; NEW STICK GOODS ARE COMING OUT MORE STYLISH THAN EVER.
  by Bernard, Sharyn
• IF IT CAN MAKE IT HERE... TABLETOP E-TAILER HOPES THE SUCCESS OF HER TEMPORARY HOLIDAY SHOP IN NEW YORK TRANSLATES INTO A FRANCHISE.(etabletop.com, Christina Norsig)
  by Webb, Carla
• NEWS BRIEFS.(American Home Furnishings, La-Z-Boy Inc.)
• DESIGNERS FORM CONSORTIUM TO TARGET MASS.(Design and Sourcing International, consortia)(Designers Direct)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• NEWS BRIEFS.(appointments)(lincensing agreements)
• BEST BUY VS. CIRCUIT CITY.(Buyers Guide)
• ONE NATION UNDER POD; WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE UBIQUITOUS ROUNDED FORM.
  by White, Jennifer
• HOLDING ITS OWN; DESPITE FLAT SALES, VENDORS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE CATEGORY'S FUTURE.
• CAPITOL'S IDEA: 2 PARTIES TO MARK 80TH ANNIVERSARY.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• A YEAR OF BIG HEADLINES IN TABLETOP.(Industry Overview)
  by Zisko, Allison
• WAL-MART FIRES 3 EXECS.
• KURT ADLER, CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT INNOVATOR, DIES.(Obituary)
• WINDOW TREATS.(festival shopping)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• DOLLAR SIGNS; RECENT TRENDS HAVE RETAILERS HAPPILY PREDICTING A SPIKE IN KITCHEN ELECTRICS SALES DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK.
  by White, Jennifer
• WAL-MART HITS ROUGH PATCH WITH DOWNGRADES.
  by Thau, Barbara
• ALEXANDER JULIAN ADDS TO HOME LICENSING STABLE.(American Silk Corp. and Springs Canada partners with an apparel designer)(Brief Article)
  by O'Mara, Sheila Long
• DILMAGHANI STAYING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH EXHIBITION.(home furnishings' exhibitions)(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer
• LOWE'S UNVEILS MIX-AND-MATCH WAVERLY LIGHTING SET.(Lowe's Home Centers Inc.)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• MERVYN'S NAMES FORMER KOHL'S VP PRESIDENT.(vice president, Rick Leto)(Brief Article)
• SHOWS & TELL (PART ONE); HFN'S TRAVELING COMPANION GIVES A PREVIEW OF THE EVENTS MAKING UP THE FIRST HALF OF THE BUSY BUSINESS CALENDAR.(consumer electronics industry)(Calendar)
• SURPRISES IN STORE; SHOPPERS CAN FIND SPECIALTY GIFTS AT SOME UNLIKELY RETAILERS.(clothing stores)
  by Webb, Carla
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
• BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS SIGNS LICENSE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS.(Brief Article)
• TRENDS; LIVEN UP YOUR LIVING AREA WITH THE LATEST DESIGNS FOR HOME.(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• THE OTHERS; THE GHOST OF THE VERY-MUCH-ALIVE PHILIPPE STARCK HAS INVADED HOME FURNISHINGS, CREATING A SPIRITUAL RANGE OF NEW PRODUCTS FROM NUMEROUS DESIGNERS, NONE OF WHOM ARE NAMED CASPER.(Brief Article)
• DINING ROOM.(Buyers Guide)
• LONGTIME BLOOMINGDALE'S HOME OFFICIAL CARL LEVINE DIES.(Obituary)
• MOVING TARGETS; MOTION TRACKING CARVES A NICHE IN THE VIDEO-GAME MARKET.
• SILICONEZONE TO STEER CLEAR OF DISCOUNTERS.
  by Porter, Thyra

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