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Treating windows right

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Regional decoration trends and customs must be analyzed for successful organization of a window treatments and decor retail department. The market is lucrative, growing from $5.1 billion in 1994 U.S. to $7.8 billion in '96. The overall home decorating market is also strong, with soft window treatments accounting for 30% of sales. Another trend driving both home decor and window treatments sales is baby boomers' tendency to move less frequently, with window treatments being an inexpensive way to enhance a room.

Drapery and upholstery stores, Curtains and draperies, Curtain and Drapery Mills, Curtains & Draperies, Drapery, Curtain & Upholstery Stores, Other Home Furnishings Stores, Social aspects, Analysis, Home furnishings industry, Drapery, Draperies, Home furnishings stores, Window coverings industry, Window coverings

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Borders bedazzle a broad base of buyers

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Accent wallcoverings such as wallpaper borders are easily applied and inexpensive, and are finding popularity among a wide range of decorators, do-it-yourselfers, and remodelers. Many products are self-adhesive, providing a quick and easy way to re-theme apartments or children's rooms. A variety of temporary, seasonal-themed borders are also marketed. A survey by the Paint & Decorating Retailers Association in spring 1996 showed borders to be the fastest-growing among wallcovering products.

Converted paper products, not elsewhere classified, Wallpaper, Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing, Paint, glass, and wallpaper stores, Paint, Glass & Wallpaper, Retail, Paint and Wallpaper Stores, Innovations, Interior design

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Small dealers rely on supplier strengths

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Most small lumber and building materials dealers must rely on distributors for their supply of such items as plywood, lumber and other building materials. They do not have the direct-purchase privileges of such large retailers as The Hope Depot and Menards. For small retailers to remain stocked, they must establish a dependable criteria to use in selecting suppliers.

Hardware Stores, Management, Lumber

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