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Articles in May, 2005 issue of HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network

• IN BRIEF: SEARS PLANS TO SELL ORCHARD...LI & FUNG RESTRUCTURES HOME UNIT...WAL-MART'S PASSAGE TO INDIA...
• SAKS MOVE SHOWS SEC SCRUTINIZING CHARGEBACK ABUSE.(Brief Article)
  by Thau, Barbara
• SILVERMARK GIVES NEW TWIST TO AN OLD TOOL.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• DE'LONGHI LOOKS FOR ADDITION TO BE THE TOASTER OF THE TOWN.(Brief Article)
• SURVEY: BUYERS WENT FOR THE `GREEN' AT HONG KONG HOUSEWARE FAIR.
• JOHN BOOS ADDS COOKING CARTS.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• SYMON SAYS GO WITH THE PROFESSIONAL SERIES.
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• NEW DISHES ON THE MENU; NAMBE'S BUTTERFLY BOWL, DESIGNED IN THE MID-1950S, SET AN AESTHETIC PRECEDENT FOR THE COMPANY.
  by Zisko, Allison
• SHANGHAIMART LAUNCHES TRADE CENTER.(ShanghaiMart International Home Textiles Trade Center)
  by Leizens, Leticia
• DIGITAL MINIMALISM ; LESS IS MORE IN FLAT-PANEL AND HOME-THEATER SYSTEM DESIGN WITH SLIMMER, SLEEKER AND UNOBTRUSIVE FEATURES.
  by Rudnick, Michael
• SUPER MARKETING; IN MAINE, FIVE STORES ACROSS A VARIETY OF CHANNELS BREAK OUT THE TECHNIQUES TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS.
  by Porter, Thyra
• PASSING THE BUCKS; AS MATERIAL COSTS INCREASE, MANUFACTURERS ARE FORCED TO SHARE THE BURDEN WITH CUSTOMERS.(kitchenware)
  by Porter, Thyra
• MANUFACTURING SALES NO BOOST TO CREDIT INDEX.
• PROPOSTE POPS WITH GRAPHIC PRINT COLLECTIONS.
  by Epiro, Stephanie
• JPMA SHOW OPENS UP FOR BUSINESS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.(International Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)
  by O'Mara, Sheila Long
• TWO FOR THE ROAD.(Kmart and Sears.)
• VENDORS: SLOW MOVE TO COMMON GROUNDS FOR FEDERATED-MAY.
• COUNCIL: HOME STANDS OUT IN THE MALLS.
• STRESSING SAFETY, RIVAL ROLLS OUT SMARTER APPLIANCES.
• BOMBAY CO.'S NEW STRATEGY: LESS IS MORE.
  by Meyer, Nancy
• RETAILERS, INDUSTRY FRIENDS REMEMBER SY STEWART.(Obituary)
  by Meyer, Nancy
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Appointments)
• JURA-CAPRESSO OFFERS IMPRESSA NEW FEATURES IN S-AVANTGARDE LINE.(Brief Article)
• HARDWARE SHOW BUILDS FRESH CONSTITUENCY.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• AFTER BUYING AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD, JARDEN'S Q1 SALES ROCKET UPWARD.(Brief Article)
• DVD RECORDERS PLAY LEADING ROLE IN THE HOME.(Brief Article)
  by Hirano, Koji
• DELOITTE: HOME GOODS SALES SLOW DESPITE HOUSING UPTICK.(Brief Article)
  by Rudnick, Michael
• PORTMEIRION BARES ALL FOR CHARITY.(Brief Article)
• BACOVA GUILD GROWS WITH THE PURCHASE OF LACEY MILLS.(Brief Article)
  by Mancini, Rosamaria
• MAJOR APPLIANCES SHOW STAINLESS-STEEL RESOLVE.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• DOS HEALTHY CHOICES; RETAILERS ARE FINDING NEW WAYS TO CATER TO CONSUMERS' DESIRE FOR CLEANER LIVING.(Pacific Market International)
  by Porter, Thyra
• THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE.(Housing Works Inc.)(Design on a Dime Housing Works Benefit)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• GOURMET'S NEW RECIPE PUT TO TEST IN VEGAS.
  by White, Jennifer; Zisko, Allison
• MAKING MOVIE MAGIC; SPRINGS AND WESTPOINT STEVENS ARE BANKING ON BED OFFERINGS FEATURING IMAGES FROM UPCOMING FILMS.
  by Leizens, Leticia
• NEW WAY OF SEATING THINGS.
• MARTIN'S GIVES MOSER LIFETIME GUARANTEE.(Martin's Herend Imports Inc.)(Brief Article)
• AMAZON'S WEDDING PRESENT: AN EXPANDED BRIDAL REGISTRY.
  by White, Jennifer
• HELEN OF TROY CHALKS UP Q4, FISCAL YEAR GROWTH.(fouth quarter)
• AMAZON HOME TO SELL THROUGH SNAIL MAIL.(Brief Article)
• DYSON HAS QUITE A BALL.(Brief Article)
• NEWS BRIEFS.(Obituary)
• WEEKEND WARRIORS: A TRADE SHOW SHOWDOWN ; MANY VENDORS AND RETAILERS WANT WORKWEEK TRADE SHOWS, WHILE MOST ORGANIZERS SAY THE CURRENT SCHEDULE WORKS BEST.
  by O'Rourke, Allison
• THE CASE OF THE ENORMOUS HOME FURNISHINGS PRODUCT.
  by Shoulberg, Warren
• PRESENT TENSE IS THING OF PAST AFTER DEC. 31.(company closing)(Brief Article)
• A FINE DAY FOR THE FINAS.
• CAPRESSO SETS LATEST PRODUCT ON AUTOMATIC.(Brief Article)
• CFO TO-DOS: GROSS MARGINS, EXPENSE CUTS TOP THE LIST.
• NEW HOOVER AD CLAIMS UPRIGHT TOPS DYSON'S.(Brief Article)
• WATCHING WHILE YOU EAT; KITCHEN TELEVISIONS EVOLVE TO OFFER THE LATEST FEATURES AND STILL BLEND IN WITH CONTEMPORARY STAINLESS-STEEL DECOR SCHEMES.
  by Rudnick, Michael
• BAKER'S TREAT.(Brief Article)
• THE CONTEMPORARY ISSUE.
• DE'LONGHI'S ITALIAN HIGH STYLE PLAYS TO AMERICAN TASTES.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• NORDSTROM, WESTIN IN BEDS TOGETHER.(Brief Article)
• IN BRIEF: CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER SOLD...LIFETIME HOAN CHANGING NAME...SALTON'S DEVINE LEAVES POSITION...
• COURISTAN INTRODUCES PELICAN BAY COLLECTION.(Brief Article)
• ICFF'S MODERN FLAIR LANDS IN NEW YORK.(International Contemporary Furniture Fair)(Brief Article)
• VEGAS CHEFS ADD NEW FLAVOR TO GOURMET HOUSEWARES SHOW.(Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show)
• NEWS BRIEFS.
• AHAM REALIGNS BOARD, HONORS INDUSTRY LEADERS.(Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers)(Home Appliance Industry Leadership Award)
  by Beatty, Gerry
• TWO MONTHS IN, SEARS' LAMPERT TAKES HIS CUTS.
  by Thau, Barbara
• THE TRACKS OF MY TIERS.(Distribution channels.)
• ARTEL PUTS WHEELS IN MOTION FOR SET.(Brief Article)
• SHORT WAVES.(consumer electronics industry)
• ALPHA FETE.(Alpha Workshops)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• WILL ETHAN ALLEN NO-DISCOUNT EXPERIMENT REALLY WORK?
• AHAM LOBBIES FOR REGULATORY RELIEF AT ANNUAL MEETING.(Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers' meeting.)
• HUNTER DOUGLAS SHINES LIGHT ON NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN.
  by Mancini, Rosamaria
• A BEHIND-THE-SCENES APPROACH; RECENT FRAME INTRODUCTIONS FEATURE DECORATIVE FABRIC BACKS.
• SUCKING UP TO CONSUMERS; EVEN IN QUIETER TIMES, FLOOR-CARE ADS MAINTAIN A PRESENCE.
  by Beatty, Gerry
• DUMBO FLIES HIGH.(Brooklyn Designs show)(Brief Article)
  by Devine, Michael D.
• MOHAWK, ASID BOOST PRESTIGE BY TEAMING UP.(American Society of Interior Designers)(Brief Article)
• LAWYERS ADDRESS TOPIC OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AT SHOW SEMINAR.
• EMILE HENRY FIRES UP CERAMIC COOKWARE LINE FOR THE STOVETOP.(Brief Article)
  by Porter, Thyra
• UP AGAINST THE WALL; NO WALLFLOWERS HERE AS WALLPAPER COMES TO LIFE.(Brief Article)
• GET INTO THE ZONE; MATTRESS MAKERS ADDRESS A NUMBER OF PRESSURE POINTS.(Advertisement)
• UTILITY ROOM.
• DINING IN; GREAT CHEFS NOT ONLY DAZZLE WITH GRAND CUISINE BUT ALSO THE CHOICE OF THEIR TOOLS OF THE TRADE.
• HOROSCOPE.(Column)
• COMPANY C'S FALL WORLD TOUR.(rugs fall collection)(Brief Article)
  by Quail, Jennifer

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