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Articles in April, 2002 issue of Home Textiles Today

• Players scorecard.(Directory)
• Sears honors suppliers.(Brief Article)
• Housing surges, but resales falter. (Business Today).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Consumer confidence boost good for home.(consumer buying plans for carpets good news for home furnishings suppliers)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Hogsett, Don
• Haywin builds on legacy of 55 years.(Brief Article)
• Only as strong as its weakest link. (The Chain Gang)(Cover Story).
• JCPenney recognizes Jebbia with award.(Steve Jebbia)(Brief Article)
• Manufacturers feeling their way with new textures. (Window Coverings).(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Eddie Bauer taps sr. vp. (People Today). (Engle Saez).(Brief Article)
  by Lillo, Andrea
• Has business experienced a turnaround, and is that turnaround sustainable? (Q & A).(Brief Article)
• Home Depot improves focus with urban stores.(Brief Article)
  by Lillo, Andrea
• Boys vs. girls -- genders divided over bedding. (Up Close: Bedding).(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Licensing partners to join Avanti.(Avanti Linens Inc.)
• Manufacturing sector gains momentum: the industry racked up gains in production, new orders, order backlogs, export orders and raw material costs. (Business Today).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Hogsett, Don
• LatexWest taps sales mgr. (People Today).(Jeff Gober )(Latex International West)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• Kmart posts losses after Ch. 11 filing. (Business Today).(Brief Article)
  by Hogsett, Don
• Taking stock: Green has WestPoint in the black.(WestPoint Stevens is making money, according to CEO Holcombe Green Jr.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Hogsett, Don
• For the record.(Correction Notice)
• Grund hits U.S. market running. (Newcomer).(Brief Article)
  by Corral, Cecile B.
• Cecil Saydah.(renovated showroom)(Brief Article)
• Arley's Schropp tapped as design dir. (People Today).(Linda Schropp, Arley Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Cone sees 1Q turnaround. (Business Today).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• Franco Mfg. named master bedding license for Care Bears. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
  by O'Mara, Sheila Long
• Rockford, American Woodcrafters expand High Point showroom. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
• Winning Solutions marketing line of tables with built-in games.(Furniture Collection)(Brief Article)
  by O'Mara, Sheila Long
• Global Home creates high-style rugs for kids. (A Special Section To Kids Today).(Brief Article)
• Creative images introduces fifty-four new prints. (A Special Section To Kids Today).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• KoSa ups fine denier price 12%.(denier polyester staple products)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• Next Creations adds to Raymond Waites bedding.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
  by Sloan, Carole
• CHF updates styling of Peri bedding.
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Dan River introduces value-added lineup.(new bedding products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Alternative looks drive sales growth. (Bedding).(home textile trends)(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Foam, down fills come together. (Pillows, pads, blankets & throws).(Brief Article)
• LNT unveils credit card program.(Linens 'N Things' )(Brief Article)
• Pillowtex cuts losses with leaner operation.(Pillowtex Corp.)(household linens)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Hogsett, Don
• New Donna beds offer minimum styling.(Donna Karan Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Retail sales remain cool in March. (Business Today).(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
• Job cuts scaled back. (Business briefs).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
• New position at Brylane: Shannon named coo.(Michael Shannon)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500. (Business briefs).(Brief Article)
• Martha looks to `floor' competition with new entry.(Martha Stewart Omnimedia teams with Shaw Industries to launch new flooring products line, U.S.)(Brief Article)
  by Lillo, Andrea
• Sunbury looks to carve new niches. (Fabrics Today).(Sunbury Textile Mills)(Brief Article)
  by Sloan, Carole
• Baker to head Springs' Wal-Mart account.(Chris Baker at Springs Industries)(Brief Article)
• Ashford Ct. offers Black Light Special. (Ashford Court's line of glow-in-dark pillows).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
  by Corral, Cecile B.
• WPS 1Q turnaround sends stock soaring.(WestPoint Stevens Home Fashions)(Brief Article)
  by Hogsett, Don
• Windham raises profile of decorative pillows.(Windham Weavers)(Brief Article)
  by Corral, Cecile B.
• Richloom Fabrics adds consumer upholstery biz.(Brief Article)
• Mohawk extends Madden into area rugs.(Mohawk Home,)(Chris Casson Madden collection)(Brief Article)
• Redbook avg. dips slightly in April. (Business Today).(Redbook Retail Sales Average)(Brief Article)
• Kid's Supply Co. finds N.Y. niche; boutique design nets big rewards. (Up Close).
  by O'Mara, Sheila Long
• High performance "SUVs" for the diaper set. (A Special Section to Kids Today).(jogging-type strollers from BOB Trailers Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Pine Cone to launch historic line. (A blast from the past).(Pine Cone Hill )(Colonial Williamsburg)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
  by Lillo, Andrea
• Target begins designer rollout. (Retail briefs).(merchandiser Target Corp.)(marketing designer clothing, home products)(Brief Article)
• Royale Linens hits market.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
• LFP, Louisville alliance.(Latex Foam Products forms strategic alliance with Louisville Bedding Company)(Brief Article)
• Arlee `throws' new line into product mix.(Arlee Home Fashions)(Brief Article)
• DuPont marks 200 years with retro pillows.(DuPont Home Textiles, Louisville Bedding Co. introduce retro-style pillows)(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Decorative pillows.(various briefs in the industry)
• Haywin shifts focus to branded program.(Haywin Textile Products )(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Broad range of styles appeal to retailers. (Rugs).(Brief Article)
  by Corral, Cecile B.
• Retail sector hit hard by job cuts. (Business Today).(Statistical Data Included)
• Hollander, Neuburger in bed together, again. (Hollander Home Fashions and Karen Neuburger's KN Ltd. to launch bedding line).(Brief Article)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• Angel Reed & Co. broadens its reach. (A Special Section To Kids Today).(Brief Article)
• JPMA election results. (People Today).(Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
• Opportunity knocks. (Opinion Today).(home textiles industry marketing opportunity)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
  by Sloan, Carole
• Linens `N Things ups the ante. (Retail briefs).(is upgrading product quality and sharpening price points)(Brief Article)
• Yiatchos to head Bauer retail mktg. (People Today).(Brief Article)
• Kmart promotes Just to svp, gmm post. (People Today).(Nick Just)(Brief Article)
• JCP breaks out with new prototype.(JCPenney)(Brief Article)
  by Sloan, Carole
• Kmart promotes Austin. (Retail briefs).(Karen Austin )(Brief Article)
• Turnaround time. (Opinion Today).(new ideas, fixturing in home texiles)(Brief Article)
  by Sloan, Carole
• Riverdale taps McLain. (People Today).(Cheryl McLain promoted at Riverdale Decorative Products)(Brief Article)
  by Corral, Cecile B.
• Retail sales disappoint in March; home flat. (Business Today).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
  by Hogsett, Don
• Natco execs shuffled to new posts. (People Today).(Brief Article)
• Product on parade: furniture lamps & accessories textiles playthings gear.(Brief Article)
• Glenoit makes leap into accent rugs.(Glenoit Floor Fashions)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Product Announcement)
• Blue Ridge to exhibit wares in larger space.(Blue Ridge Home Fashions )(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
  by Lazaro, Marvin
• The day has come 1,000 threads, 99 dollars.(Melange Home to produce new cotton sheets)(licensing agreement with bedding line Bullzye,)(Brief Article)
• Cargill Dow kicks off new fiber.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Illustration)
• Shaw Rugs relocates for High Point.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)

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