Quatrine fills niche for slipcovered upholstery

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Quatrine of Torrance, CA, a seller of slipcover upholstery that was established in 1989, is projecting sales of over $8 million in 1998. The nine-store retail chain, founded by Gina and Bill Ellis, moved into the manufacturing field in 1997 in order to exercise more control on the products they sell, a move that has resulted in increased revenues. Quatrine, which has locations in California, Colorado, Texas, Michigan and Illinois, is planning to put up additional outlets in Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Louisiana and Florida.

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Is projecting sales of over $8 mil in 1998

Other Household Textile Product Mills, Furniture Slip Covers, Slip covers, Article, Quatrine

JCPenney furniture turnaround

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Department store JCPenney had a turnaround in its furniture business after the success of its new Chris Madden Home collection, the company is expecting to record double digit sales increase in 2004, Charlie Chinni, executive vice president of JCPenney, explains the performance of the company.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Department Stores, J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., JCP, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts

Wal-Mart ranks No.1 in furniture

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Wal-Mart posted $1.24 billion in furniture sales for the 2002 year. This was a rise of 14.3% over 2001. Wal-Mart becomes the top ranking firm in terms of furniture sales in the U.S.

Finance, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Discount stores