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Articles in January, 2005 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network
- NEWS BRIEFS.
- WELSPUN USA APPOINTS GAENSLEN EXECUTIVE VP.(Brief Article)
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STYLE WITH A TWIST; A NEW ROUND OF ITEMS GO FOR A WHIRL.
by Meyer, Nancy - A FEAST FOR THE EYES.
- LI & FUNG TAPS VIEIRA TO OVERSEE CANNON DESIGN.(Brief Article)
- CEA: INDUSTRY SALES BOOM HITS $113.5 BILLION IN 2004.
- MASA APPEAL.(new resturant named Masa's opened in Newyork)(Brief Article)
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BEER, BRIATICO OUT AT MAYTAG.(Bill Beer and Tom Briatico former presidents of Maytag and Hoover will leave Maytag Corp.)
by Beatty, Gerry - OBITUARY: NORDIC WARE FOUNDER H. DAVID DALQUIST, 86.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
- APEX VOWS TO THRIVE AS CHINESE SUPPLIER SEVERS TIES.(Apex Digital Inc.)
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HOME STOCKS OUTPERFORMED THE DOW IN '04.(Home furnishings industry)
by Rudnick, Michael - SLEEPER HITS; FUTON MAKERS LOOK TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE BACKBREAKING BEHEMOTH SOFA-LOOK-ALIKE LOOK.
- HAVING A BEER BLAST AT THE GERMAN FAIR.
- LET'S TALK SHOPPING (P TO Z).(services of Pier 1 Imports Inc., Pottery Barn Inc. and Restoration Hardware Inc.)
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SHAREHOLDERS OK WATERFORD'S DEAL FOR ROYAL DAULTON.(Waterford Wedgwood PLC's acquisition of Royal Doulton PLC received approval from their shareholders)(Brief Article)
by Zisko, Allison - WALGREEN LOGS RECORD SALES, PROFITS.(Brief Article)
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VIKING REGULATES DISPLAYS FOR CULINARY PRODUCT LINES.(Viking Range Corp. created new displays for its culinary products)(Brief Article)
by White, Jennifer - FORMER GOEBEL CEO GEORGE EBELING DIES.(George Walker Ebeling)(Obituary)
- IT'S MILLER TOME.(Herman Miller Inc.)(Brief Article)
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RECORD NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS SET TO BUOY SURFACES.(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer - SURYA BLOOMING WITH NEW DESIGNS.(Brief Article)
- BEST BUY REPORTS PRODUCTIVE DECEMBER.(Brief Article)
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ORANGE CRUSH.(floor coverings in orange)(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer - NEWS BRIEFS.(SEA GULL LIGHTING has appointed Stephen Mitchell)(Brief Article)
- WALL'S TREATS.
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LIGHTING GROUP PROVIDES HOPE FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER CHARITY.(Brief Article)
by Meyer, Nancy - ROAD SHOWS.
- BEST BUY VS. CIRCUIT CITY.
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CONSUMERS IN THE HABIT OF CHANGING CHANNELS; SPECIALTY STORES ARE PREDICTED TO BECOME AN EVEN HOTTER SPOT FOR SHOPPERS.
by Thau, Barbara - MACEF TIGHTENS ITS BELT; EXHIBITORS AT THE ITALIAN TRADE FAIR BATTLED ECONOMIC PRESSURES.
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HOME DEPOT SETS INSTALLMENT PLAN.
by Rudnick, Michael - LIBBEY SIGNS AGREEMENT TO SELL ITS CALIF. PROPERTY.(Brief Article)
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FABRIC PRODUCERS LOOK FORWARD TO A BRIGHT 2005.
by O'Mara, Sheila Long -
MASTERCARD, VISA HOLIDAY SALES JUMP BY DOUBLE DIGITS OVER 2003.(Brief Article)
by Rudnick, Michael - KATHY IRELAND, HANNA'S SIGN LICENSE DEAL.(Hanna's Candle Co. )(Brief Article)
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AN OPEN OR SHUT CASE; BOXED DRINKWARE SETS DOMINATE THE GLASS BUSINESS WITH EASY-TO-WRAP AND VALUE PROPOSITIONS.
by Zisko, Allison - NOONOO CELEBRATES DIAMOND DAYS.(Brief Article)
- WESTPOINT LOW POINT: FIVE PLANTS SET TO CLOSE.
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JOAN, UNIFI MAKE IT MICROESSENTIAL.(Brief Article)
by O'Mara, Sheila Long - BEST BUY VS. CIRCUIT CITY.
- THE WARREN COMMISSION REPORT ON WAL-MART.
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KAHN JOB.(chief executive officer Gene Kahn out of May Department Stores Co.)
by Shoulberg, Warren - 828 NAMES PAGAN STYLE DIRECTOR.(Brief Article)
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KEEPING THE COMPETITION AT BAY; SAN FRANCISCO MARKET ORGANIZERS LOOK TO HOLD OFF THE LOOMING THREAT OF THE LAS VEGAS SHOW.
by Fleischer, Jo -
HEIMTEX FINISHES WITH A FLOURISH; EUROPEAN COMPANIES LIGHT UP THE AISLES WITH BOLD STATEMENTS.(Brief Article)
by Leizens, Leticia -
THE PAST SHINES ON; WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN AS VINTAGE LOOKS STAND OUT.(Brief Article)
by Meyer, Nancy - VAC SHIPMENTS HIT A MILESTONE.(Manufactures of vacuum cleaners shipped more units for the first time in history)(Brief Article)
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THE CALL OF THE CALENDAR; KITCHENWARE VENDORS FACE STRICT DEMANDS OF PRODUCTION CYCLES.
by Porter, Thyra - HELEN OF TROY REPORTS PROFIT INCREASE FOR Q3.(Brief Article)
- STANTON'S ROYAL DUTCH UNIT ADDING TO LINES AT SURFACES.(Brief Article)
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CHINESE CHECKING; ONCE SCORNED FOR RAMPANT ILLEGAL COPYING, CHINA HAS GREATLY REHABILITATED ITS IMAGE AND POPULARITY AMONG INDUSTRY VENDORS.
by Mancini, Rosamaria; Quail, Jennifer - CES OFFERS `LATE NIGHT' WITH BILL GATES.(Consumer Electronics Show )(Brief Article)
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SEEING STRIPES.(Stripes as a fashion statement)(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer -
EX-FEDERATED CEO ZIMMERMAN INDICTED ON PERJURY CHARGE.(James Zimmerman)
by Young, Vicki M. - WHO WILL MAKE A BIG DEAL? HFN'S EXCLUSIVE IN-PLAY 2005 REPORT LOOKS AT THE POTENTIAL PLAYERS ON THE MERGERS-AND-ACQUISITIONS LANDSCAPE.
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INCREASED TURNOUT EXPECTED TO BOOST HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET IN TORONTO.
by Kunkel, Karl - GROSFELD OUT AT SURE FIT.(Resignation of Salo Grosfeld)(Brief Article)
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HOMEFIRES ADDS STAFF TO BACK WEB RETAIL.(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer - NEWS BRIEFS.(Department of Commerce reports, acquisition of Matsushita Leasing & Credit Co. by Sumitomo Bank Ltd., Allen Questrom's resignation from J.C. Penney Company Inc.)
- NEW PRESIDENT, PHILOSOPHY EMERGE AT LIGHTING ONE.
- TWEETER EARNINGS SLIP ON SLIM SALES GAIN.(Brief Article)
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WINTER TAKE ALL.
by Devine, Michael D. -
COSTS AND EFFECTS; THE DOLLAR'S DECLINE IS HAVING AN IMPACT ON BUSINESS WORLDWIDE.
by Beatty, Gerry - CHICAGO SHOW ADDS EUROPEAN DESIGN AREA.(Brief Article)
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THERE WAS NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR HOLIDAYS.(Hotel Collection)
by Thau, Barbara -
TAKING THE FLOOR; NATURE'S LOOM LOOKS TO START 2005 WITH A NEWLY RENOVATED SHOWROOM AND THE DEBUT OF TWO NEW COLLECTIONS.
by Mancini, Rosamaria - REPORT SAYS CHANGHONG SEVERS APEX DIGITAL TIES.(Sichuan Changhong Electric Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
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ARMSTRONG FLOORS IT FOR `MONSTER HOUSE'.(Brief Article)
by Quail, Jennifer - WATERFORD LOOKS TO CHRISTMAS PAST TO LAUNCH HOLIDAY FLUTE SERIES.(Brief Article)
- NEWS BRIEFS.
- NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
- HELLENIC ADDS BOB MACKIE TO ITS DESIGNER STABLE.
- NEW SHOPPING PROGRAM PLANS TO ELIMINATE `THE MIDDLE MAN'.(Brief Article)
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ATLANTA ATTENDEES KEEP BUYS WIDE OPEN LOOKING FOR BETTER DEALS.
by Mancini, Rosamaria -
ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS' GOAL: RESTRUCTURE UNDER CHAPTER 11.
by Rudnick, Michael - NEWS BRIEFS.
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CIRCUIT CITY OUTLINES ITS MOVING PLANS.(pickup in sales at the new locations)
by Rudnick, Michael - SIX IN THE CITY.
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HOULIHAN'S WASIK: LUXE MAY RECLAIM THE HIGH GROUND.(Houlihan Lokey Howard and Zukin Inc.)(Ken Wasik on home furnishings market)
by Rudnick, Michael - THE FUTON AND SPECIALTY BEDDING REPORT.(Futon company's sales rises)(Brief Article)
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