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Abstracts: Howard Stern spot touts Leather Factory. Wolf's grows, repositions. Homestead in play
Abstracts: How consumers shop for leather. Mattresses, beds - an obvious match. Only the good buy young
Abstracts: How the Top 100 report is compiled. Top 100 U.S. furniture stores
Abstracts: How to make an eighteenth-century floorcloth. How to make a sugar cone. A plant ladder to make
Abstracts: How to sell casual dining room furniture. Upholstery vendors make statement in Singapore. SF furniture market overlaps gift show
Abstracts: How to sell to Hispanics. Search for comfy recliner yields a (very) few winners. Howard Miller launching wine, bar cabinet group
Abstracts: Hoyne steps down as Spectrum president. McKinnon steps down. Natan named Bomar CEO, president
Abstracts: H.P. near hiring leader. CEO: Douglas 'fun'. 24 executives exceed $1M in '02
Abstracts: H.P. ready for challenge. Buyers prepare for Vegas. WHFA has two Vegas retailer resources sites
Abstracts: HS Converting to distribute mattress liners. GiftGiant to distribute Annie & Moe. Sleep Country Canada to sell airbeds from Select Comfort
Abstracts: Hurley wins first ASFD President's Award. Factory Mattress helps band get to Fiesta Bowl. Lane concentrates on comfort
Abstracts: Hurricane Frances washes out Florida. 'Living with children' a new theme for Ikea. Tempe Ikea store on tap
Abstracts: Hurwitz-Mintz to expand suburban store by 50%. Exhibitors relocate, expand and open. New at market - youth
Abstracts: Hyundai realigns. Universal sets high Point move. RTA major Bush realigns into four business units
Abstracts: IBC rolls out new line, new prices. L&P earnings jump 38.6%. Simmons' no-flip line produces stellar year
Abstracts: Ice green: Sample Paris' newest taste sensation - ice creams and sorbets enhanced by fresh herbs. Taste over trend
Abstracts: Ideas for the kitchen in a period house. A pre-revolutionary New Jersey House. The house that Jack (re)built
Abstracts: I did it feng shui. An American feast. Anything but simple
Abstracts: Idol's Urban Craftsmen Collection on tap for April. C.R. Laine sets McClintock line. Upholstered headboards, beds gaining market momentum
Abstracts: Idol's Urban Craftsmen Collection on tap for April. Distributor to feature Universal gallery program at SFM. Decor-Rest scores with first wood line
Abstracts: 'Idol' tips could lead to winning retail strategy. Phillips and Philips - the creative images story. Shamie and Shamie - the making of Delta
Abstracts: If architecture is frozen music, this must be the minute waltz. Dish camp
Abstracts: IFDA conference for October market. F/T conference to zero in on consumers. Industry executives gather at Windflower Ball
Abstracts: IFDA looks at niches. Custom orders big business at The Kids Room. Industry needs to understand Gens X and Y
Abstracts: IFDA to honor Segal. Weir's promotes Moore. Kimbrell heads RoomStore
Abstracts: IFD, Gear team up for casual dining line. Beacon Hill adds Ralph Lauren collection. Valdese launches offshore fabrics program
Abstracts: IFFS expects to draw more U.S. companies. Eclectic Singapore. U.S. Exhibits do well in Singapore
Abstracts: If perception is reality, than manage the shopper's perception of your store. 29-store Workbench files for Chapter 11
Abstracts: IFSA and NHFA leadership approves partnership agreement. New style twists key case goods: Buyers not interested in 'same old thing'
Abstracts: IHFC's Miller: head count not exact science. WHFA honors Bensimon. Longtime WHFA head David Lane dies at 63
Abstracts: IHFMA board may grow. F/T bedding conference set for March 29-31. IFSA members attend Brazilian Fenavem show courtesy of Promovel/Ambimovel
Abstracts: IHFMA's Barentine to retire; High in line. Kincaid thanks all employees with event. Trendway breaks ground on seating plant
Abstracts: Ikea buys Brooklyn tract to build first NYC store. Gabberts will liquidate unprofitable Dallas outlet. Florida's Carls Patio acquires San Diego store
Abstracts: Ikea buys Brooklyn tract to build first NYC store. Levin moves to push sales past $150M. Badcock enters RTO arena
Abstracts: Ikea mulls options after Calif. rezoning effort fails. Calif. retailer begins liquidating 4 stores. Macy's West sets Calif. furniture store
Abstracts: Ikea plans Twin Cities unit for summer '04. Leath opens first Milwaukee store. Drakeford opens corp. showroom
Abstracts: Ikea's big Chicago store to feature three homes. Ikea storms into Chicagoland. With sweet tea and grits, Ikea readies Atlanta store
Abstracts: Ikea scores with baby ads. Charley batters Florida. Survey: Change H.P. dates
Abstracts: Ikea sets biggest Asia unit in Malaysia. Ikea breaks ground in Philly. Ikea sets Atlanta store for 2005
Abstracts: Ikea taps new American chief. $1B 'curse' rattles Rooms' Seaman. Rooms To Go says 'sayonara' to Japan
Abstracts: Ikea taps new American chief. Levitz names retail vet to operations post. Bombay's Carreker also CEO
Abstracts: Importers to fight tariffs. Six contenders poised to challenge top 10. Top 10 Canadian sources struggle for growth as imports gain force
Abstracts: Import gains ease in '03 . U.S. exports jump 14%. 1st half imports from China soar 45%
Abstracts: Imports likely to outweigh exports in Canadian market next year. Stock market fails to smile on Canadian firms
Abstracts: Imports up 15% in '04. Imports resume climb. Eagan joins Progressive sales team
Abstracts: In a master's garden; Allen Haskell doesn't just sell plants; he lives in his nursery and makes it his teaching tool for gardeners
Abstracts: In an artist's garden. Grassroots reform: a front yard of ornamental grasses and flowering perennials makes waves in one straightlaced suburban neighborhood
Abstracts: In Canada, China now outsells U.S. Toronto hopes for healthy traffic. HomeShow keys on SOHO
Abstracts: Industry gains ground in '97. Midsized companies approach Top 25 status. Downturn unlikely to imitate '90-'91
Abstracts: Industry grows to $71.6B at retail in 2003, up 2.7%. High hopes for latest R.C. Willey unit. Earnings dip for 15 on list
Abstracts: Industry hails FR revisions. California's AB 603 makes flammability major industry issue. Unger set a wise example on mattress flammability
Abstracts: Industry hopes CPSC sets 30 - minute burn test. Feds eye tougher FR rule. California's AB 603 makes flammability major industry issue
Abstracts: Industry making progress on adoption of data standards. New exhibitors on tap for Minneapolis market. Shanghai show back on track
Abstracts: Industry needs to understand Gens X and Y. IFDA sets Waites traditional design scholarship. Fabric group sets 36th annual convention for July 19-24
Abstracts: Industry says goodbye to Roy Unger. Kingsdown stands apart. Hypnos focuses on customer satisfaction
Abstracts: Industry veteran shares insights. Consumer Reports stirs pot with mattress buying article. Consolidation of brands wouldn't be a big surprise
Abstracts: Industry veteran shares insights. Shoemaker joins Kingsdown as West sales VP. Restonic moves to new world: Plymouth, Mass.
Abstracts: Industry veteran Toman returns to bedding arena. Toman resigns as Restonic CEO, president. Bedding veteran Goodman aiming to soar with brand
Abstracts: Innerspring group launched. Ergo takes customized approach to comfort. Thomasville bed lets me sleep like Hemingway
Abstracts: Innovation keys metal beds. Metal bed shoppers going for simpler, cleaner designs. Price increases worry buyers
Abstracts: Innovative designs, colors drive upholstery. Buyers scour Tupelo for upholstery values. Timing right for Tupelo: companies start hiring as upholstery demand grows
Abstracts: Innovative designs, colors drive upholstery. Upholstery prices may climb. About the upholstery fabric and style survey
Abstracts: Innovative designs, ideas in spotlight at Textil Hogar. Technology, speed key to 2005. A wealth of style within easy reach
Abstracts: Interactive adds 2 massage chairs. New at market. Aching consumers find relief in massage, zero-gravity chairs
Abstracts: International Bedding Corp. restructures management. Bedding prices increasing. First Bedding Conference sparked spirit of camaraderie
Abstracts: Internet test fuels SOHO growth: home office solutions enjoys online bounce. Lawrence Contemporary stars in niche
Abstracts: Investments paying off for U.S. coatings suppliers. U.S. importers investing in Asian factories. Sigla HP showroom sustains $250,000 in water damage
Abstracts: Investor group buys AIG. GERS adds three execs. Hyundai moving to California
Abstracts: Investors acquire WoodMarc. Ikea plans 3rd Texas unit. Pier 1 testing new name for kids division
Abstracts: Invista, Foss form strategic alliance. RJM to merchandise Briggs' Christmas icons. Kingsdown, fashion's de la Renta team up for licensed bedding line
Abstracts: Ireland delivers donation, joins benefit concert. Five Questions... A true family adventure
Abstracts: Ireland delivers donation, joins benefit concert. Wilson makes donation to HPU. Ireland gets new La-Z-Boy post
Abstracts: Ireland line gives Therapedic a strong tool. Top 25 furniture manufacturers & importers. Top 100 contenders
Abstracts: Is.group looks to new logistics system to compete. Home office shows maturity. Walker expanding Vegas superstore
Abstracts: ISPA asks Calif. to clear up FR 'confusion'. California still committed to FR standards. CPSC to get FR proposals this fall
Abstracts: ISPA asks Calif. to clear up FR 'confusion'. More sparks from flammability. Bedding warranties: mention or not?
Abstracts: ISPA cites progress on all 7 strategic goals. Smaller ISPA vows it will 'weather this storm'. Why bedding retailers, producers differ on issues
Abstracts: ISPA continues to support Calif. FR standards. Ikea to build Georgia distribution center. Ikea sets metro Detroit store
Abstracts: ISPA defends boric acid use. ISPA: FR bill bad for sales. New ISPA chairman: Flame standards will be good for industry
Abstracts: ISPA Expo rolls on fast track. ISPA Expo showcases importance of family. Futon Assn. hosting futon exhibit
Abstracts: ISPA forecasts solid gains in 2004, 2005. Third of beds FR-safe. Bedding leaders upbeat about performance
Abstracts: Is SilverStone turning glass bakeware to gold? 1982 gains spur bakeware promotions. Promos set to boost bakeware sales
Abstracts: Is your bonus plan working? All of the right elements. N.Y. contemporary retailer readies mail-order catalog
Abstracts: Is your bonus plan working? Over 7 wild years, furniture stocks emerge as a good investment. Retail failure rate continues to decline
Abstracts: Italian chair show feels chill global winds. CA Boom 3 show set for March 23u26. Survey rates High Point, Vegas markets
Abstracts: Italian coatings firm targets U.S.. Montage aims to get name out to retailers. Uph. Source Richter eyes East Coast for growth push
Abstracts: Italian wood fights for growth. Cole set to succeed Belgrad at Schnadig. Stanley splits into adult, youth segments
Abstracts: Italy's GieMme stepping up U.S. sales efforts. U.S. producers gain foothold in China. Aktrin to offer procurement contract info
Abstracts: Italy's Polaris sets U.S. debut. Klaussner gets serious. Hooker giveaway promotes home entertainment product
Abstracts: ITMA, YHFP join forces to provide internships. Tietex Interiors redefines its brand identity. U.S. fabric producers still standing despite import wave
Abstracts: 'It's not your grandmother's Oldsmobile'. Kincaid, La-Z-Boy create dramatic rollout for Kinkade. Successes bolstering industry's faith in Web
Abstracts: It's time to change market's opening day. Furniture invades tech show. A lean approach in seating
Abstracts: I want one FR standard, CPSC chief tells ISPA. WHFA taps Haimsohn as retailer of the year. Worst of `recession' over, Epperson tells WHFA
Abstracts: izzydesign hits home with new DWR retail venture. Storehouse aims for growth with catalog, Internet. American unchains megastore
Abstracts: Jackson tapped to lead Shamrock; Catnapper gears for growth in West. Delgatti new chief at Clayton Marcus
Abstracts: Jackson tapped to lead Shamrock; Catnapper gears for growth in West. part 2 Upholstery makers see room for growth in '05
Abstracts: Jamestone expands, hires new VP. Bateson exits Maitland. Stein World taps Marsh
Abstracts: Jaunty grows sales with ARCH program. Rug sources pleasantly surprised with market action. Rug show points to busy year
Abstracts: JCPenney banking on Chris Madden line. Seymour furniture scoring big at Saks. Nordstorm selling Westin bedding
Abstracts: JCPenney may add bedding to as many as 500 more stores. Bedding format takes it easy. Older couples outspend for bedding
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