Home Accents Today back issues from March 2002:
Something's in the air. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Maybe it's just Springtime, but something nice seems to be in the air these days. Sure, there is still tough news to swallow; the stock market continues its bouncing-ball performance and unemployment figures don't seem responsive, especially in the Carolinas where I live and textiles ...
Habersham named official licensee for Plaza Hotel. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Habersham has been named the official home furnishings licensee for New York's Plaza Hotel. The Plaza Collection will feature a variety of furniture, accents and other designs inspired by the architecture and spirit of the legendary hotel and will be introduced at the April International ...
Russ Berrie launches home accent division. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Mar 01, 2002 ... New Jersey-based gift company Russ Berrie has formed a new division, Russ Home, to offer lighting, wall decor, garden, tabletop and seasonal items. Based in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., the company will market products to consumers through independent, specialty retailers. The line will be ...
New York Home Textiles Show to debut Rug Pavilion. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... A rug pavilion presenting some 20 area rug companies will be introduced at the New York Home Textiles Show, April 12-15. Area rug vendors, to be grouped in a specially designated area, will include Michaelian & Kohlberg, Safavieh, Shari Cornish, Hellenic Rugs, Uzite and YMF. In ...
High Point room rates listed on Market Authority Web site. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(International Home Furnishings Market Authority)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Preparing for the April market, the International Home Furnishings Market Authority has posted hotel and motel room rates on its Web site (www.highpointmarket.org) in response to complaints about price-gouging. Nightly room rates range from $40.99 to $295, depending on distance ...
Cahners changes name to Reed Business Information. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Cahners Business Information)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... London-based Reed Elsevier, parent company of Cahners Business Information and publisher of Home Accents Today magazine, has consolidated the branding of its worldwide B2B group with the name Reed Business Information. Along with the Cahners brand, Reed Business Information incorporates ...
Richard Fischer debuts European collection. (News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Mar 01, 2002; ... HARRODS IN LONDON and Printemps in Paris will launch the textiles accessories program for Court of Versailles from Richard Fischer, the newly signed licensee for throws, pillows and bed throws. The collection,, shown at Maison et Objet in Paris in January, includes many luxury ...
Lava Enterprises launches home decor division. (News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Mar 01, 2002 ... AFTER 14 YEARS in the gift and home accent candle industry, Lava Enterprises has opened a new division, X'Pressions in Decor. Based in San Diego, X'Pressions is headed by Annette Fowler, product development manager, and Paul Brown, sales manager. The pair bring more than 23 ...
Corrections.(Correction Notice)
Mar 01, 2002 ... A pair of lamps from BJ's Home Accents shown on the cover of the February issue of Home Accents Today were incorrectly identified. The lamps are designed by Raymond Waites for Tyndale. In the Wall Decor portfolio, also in the February issue, Corona Decor was inadvertently ...
Retailers face exciting challenges this year. (News).(2002 marketing plans)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... ACCORDING TO Merriam-Webster, networking is "the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions." According to retailers, networking is gold. Often cited as one of the best reasons to attend markets (other than buying, of course), seminars or conventions, ...
Crate & Barrel celebrates Marimekko. (News).(50th anniversary)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... CELEBRATING its relationship of 35 years and the 50th anniversary of Marimekko, Crate & Barrel pulled out all the stops with product extensions and a party for hundreds of guests at its Northbrook, Ill. store. Crate's relationship with the Finnish design firm began when Gordon ...
A sign of the times. (News).(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... MERCHANDISE Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI) won the right to keep its water tower replica sign atop the Market Square property in High Point, N.C. The decision came after a lengthy battle which started last March when the High Point City Inspections Department issued a notice to Market Square ...
Van forms in-house sales force. (News).(Van Group)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... THE VAN GROUP (Ontario, Calif.) is bringing the sales force for its four divisions -- Character Collectibles, Vanmark, Blue Sky and Snapdragon -- in-house. The 13-year-old company previously used 58 rep agencies throughout the country to sell its product to the gift, home accent and ...
As easy as XYZ: mixing creative design and business savvy pays off. (Retail Profile: XYZ Total Home)(Cover Story).(Cover Story)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Seven years ago, Joe Naas and Miguel Elias were tired of the long hours and demands of their careers -- Joe was in restaurant management and Miguel was a well-known interior designer. They wanted to create a business of their own. With Joe's business savvy and "gift for gab" and Miguel's ...
The Consumer Counts. (21st Century Housing Information).(Statistical Data Included)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Housing According to Census 2000, the number of housing units in the United States reached the 115.9 million mark, an increase of 13.6 million units or 13.3% since 1990. Two-thirds of Americans owned their homes, the highest rate recorded to date. This huge boom in housing units and ...
Retailers report their best categories. (What's Selling).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Walk in most stores that sell home accents and you'll find a variety of products from lamps and soft goods to tabletop and permanent botanicals. According to Home Accents Today's most recent Universe Study 2000, the top three growth categories are accessories and gifts, accent furniture ...
Tradition encounters the unexpected in soft goods. (design directions).(color and design)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... While everyone knows consumers are sticking close to home with all its comforts, no one actually said they were taking to their beds as well. However, the latest soft goods introductions are calculated to inspire that very desire -- the luxury of lounging and the blissfulness of sleep -- ...
Ultrasuede chic. (style flash!).
Mar 01, 2002; ... What's groovy and ultrafashionable at the same time? Ultrasuede, of course. A throwback to the '70s first popularized by fashion designer Halston, the machinewashable fabric is experiencing a revival of sorts in apparel and home fashions. The real question is why did it take so long? ...
Romantic renaissance. (design directions).(bedding trends)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... FALL IN LOVE with the prettiest, most romantic pieces this side of the Atlantic. Choose from quilts, ruffles and embroidery plus fresh florals and soft shades to get this elegant and definitely un-fussy look. Partly influenced by English chintz and Provencal patterns, this look exudes a ...
Luxury linen. (design directions).(advertisement)
Mar 01, 2002; ... LINEN'S come a long way since the days of the ancient Egyptians, but one thing remains true: it gets better and better with age, and it's actually improved by a few wrinkles. Moving into the here and now, the best new designs are literally bursting with color. From lush pastels to sherbet ...
Posh spice. (design directions).(pillows and throws)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... CINNAMON, turmeric and paprika -- traditionally, words to conjure up images of exotic dishes from the kitchen have drifted to other parts of the house. Spice tones are the hues of choice for richly textured soft goods. Often focusing on various shades of orange, the designs luxuriate the ...
Going gray. (design directions).(advertisement)
Mar 01, 2002; ... A COLOR long associated with aging, gray may be poised to overcome its less than illustrious past. Showing up in a multitude of recent soft goods, this mellow hue has become a cozy draw for the bed and boudoir. Whether it is the clean simplicity of its look, its versatility as a neutral or ...
Top of bed: the undiscovered real estate.(furniture stores selling luxury bedding)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Whether you are a Top 100 full-line furniture store like ABC Carpet & Home, Furnitureland South, or Plunkett Home Furnishings, a single-manufacturer store like Thomasville Home Furniture, or a single-store operation like Simple Things Furniture or Cambium, luxury bedding is a lucrative ...
Style double take. (What's Hot).(advertisement)
Mar 01, 2002; ... THE COOLEST accessories for the home are demanding a second look. Pick from familiar objects made new in unfamiliar settings or cleverly disguised accents that aren't quite what they seem. Remember, appearances can be deceiving. 1 From Benza, the Flowerfish clock resembles a ...
Salon du Meuble: The reorganization of Salon du Meuble in Paris in January put a new focus on home accents as well as high-end design and experimental design for furniture and accessories. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... The categories were given their own showcase -- the entire three-level Hall 7 -- away from the other segments, which included a newly organized Mass Market, Contract and Modern Office offering. New to Salon was the first floor of Hall 7 dedicated to an expanded presentation of ...
maison&objet: shimmer and sheen, rather than glitter and luster, were the surface interest directions at Paris' maison&objet in January. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... The color palette was stepped down from the citrus and retro acid levels of the last year or so. The entire purple family was still in the spotlight and orange in a variety of shadings found its way tolamps, decorative pillows, fabrics and accent furniture. And blue, always an important ...
Birmingham Spring Fair: vibrant color pranced through the halls of the Birmingham Spring Fair at the February edition of the largest fair in the United Kingdom. Innovative designs in textiles and glass art were stars at the biannual show. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Bold colors showed up everywhere including hot blues, oranges and pinks. Also eye-catching was an acid green shade which holds its own paired with other hot hues, but complements the neutral grays and browns heavily evident in soft goods. For holidays, the glitter of gold was paired with a ...
Homespun for the holidays. (Holiday).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... ALREADY POPULAR in non-seasonal home accents, Americana is making its presence known in holiday accents as well. Covering the gamut of festive options, folk art designs are inspiring decor for everything from Easter to Halloween to Christmas. Stressing cheery imagery, natural materials and ...
British Century Designs becomes BritishFurniture.com. (Internet).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... British Century Designs, based in London and Fairfax, Va., a distributor of English antique reproduction furniture and accents is changing its name to BritishFurniture.com to reflect its expanding business. "The events of 9/11 have greatly effected the furniture industry and ...
Whereoware survey: Internet becoming integral to retail. (Internet).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Whereoware (McLean, Va.), a B2B provider for the gift, home and lighting industries, reports results of a retail survey conducted at gift shows during the 2002 winter markets that indicates technology and Internet use are becoming an integral part of retail business. More than ...
Manual Woodworkers & Weavers signs new artists. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Manual Woodworkers & Weavers has signed three new artists and brought a well-known folk artist back after a year's absence. Many of Manual's customers continued to request designs by folk artist Carol Endres, so the Hendersonville, N.C.-based company recreated those designs to ...
Art in Motion signs two new artists. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Art in Motion has signed two new artists -- Pamela Murray and Laurel Lehman. Inspired by botanical paintings by early naturalists, Murray's collection focuses on natural imagery with borders of old French documents, ...
Creative Brands Group launched, will license Kinkade. (Licensing).(Thomas Kinkade)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Ken Raasch and Eric Kuskey, former executives of Media Arts Group, have launched Creative Brands Group for strategic licensing and brand management within the art and entertainment fields. Creative Brands Group's clients include Thomas Kinkade, Anne Geddes, Christian Riese ...
Lillian Vernon expands B2B division. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Lillian Vernon is expanding its B2B division by increasing its staff in major markets to promote corporate sales. Lillian Vernon appointed Brian Mangione as general manager and added two new account executives, Ron Creamer and Michael Levine. Mangione is responsible ...
MCS acquires MBI, The Album People. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... MCS Industries, a leading North American manufacturer of picture frames and wall decor, has acquired manufacturing assets, products and brand name of MBI, The Album People. MCS will continue MBI's manufacturing operation in New Jersey, but will consolidate distribution with ...
Montaage to debut botanicals. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Dallas-based Montaage will launch a new permanent botanical collection at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., this April. The offering is designed to coordinate with and complement Montaage containers. "Our design team has worked to create truly ...
Spiral Collection changes owners. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... The Spiral Collection, known for its distinctive decorative accessories and lighting in steel and corrugated paper, has changed owners. The new owners are Vijay Bhatt and Rajesh Tripathi. Former president Melissa Garfinkle will remain in a consulting capacity. Jerry and ...
New company Delos to market Netherlands rugs. (News).(Van der Brink and Campman)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Ivan Phillips and Celeste Casale Phillips have formed Delos to market and distribute Van den Brink & Campman rugs in North America. Van den Brink & Campman is headquartered in The Netherlands. The rugs have previously been sold in the United States through Rug Link. ...
Shaw, Nejad move High Point showrooms. (News).(Shaw Rugs, Nejad Oriental)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Shaw Rugs is moving its High Point showroom to Market Square, 204. Nejad Oriental will take over Shaw's former space at the International Home Furnishings Center, Design Wing, D343. The move means larger quarters for both companies. Nejad is known for its high-end ...
Castilian Imports adds table lamps. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Castilian Imports will unveil more than 100 styles of table lamps at the April International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. "We're very excited about bringing this lamp collection to market," said Simon Shen, owner. "We're taking the first step in building a ...
Eaton's will convert to Sears Canada stores. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002; ... Eaton's will soon pass into history. After dominating the Canadian retail landscape for most of its 133 years, the venerable department store will cease to exist when the remaining seven outlets are converted to full-line department stores flying the Sears Canada banner before July. ...
AFMA accessory members get credit. (News).(American Furniture Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Decorative accessories members of the American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) High Point, N.C., are now eligible to become associate members of the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association (FMCA), an organization that previously accepted only furniture manufacturers as ...
Enesco expands in candles. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Enesco (Itasca, Ill.) has extended its alliance with Lamplight Farms to develop and distribute scented candles and accessories exclusively for Enesco's specialty retail base. "Candles are a growing category and we expect to be a player with Lamplight Farms in the months and ...
DJC Studio will design for Norwalk. (News).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Diane Jackson Cole of DJC Design Studio in Concord, N.H., will design and manufacture decorative throws and pillows for Norwalk Furniture's 100th anniversary this year. The throws and ...
New York Textiles show to offer business development seminars. (Shows Markets Fairs).(exhibition schedule)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Six educational seminars ranging from successful retail strategies for today's economy to fresh merchandising and display techniques are scheduled for the New York Home Textiles Show April 12-15, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The Future Focus program, a three-part, ...
Garden offerings growing at Gift Fair in Atlanta. (Shows Markets Fairs).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... The Southern Style division of The Gift Fair in Atlanta has been renamed Southern & Garden Style to reflect the increase in garden-related product offerings. Southern & Garden Style, one of seven product sections, debuts at the first Gift Fair in Atlanta, July 12-15, at the Georgia World ...
GLM's Sources to debut in May. (Shows Markets Fairs).(George Little Management)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) has launched Sources, a new trade show targeting non-U.S. exporters of gift, home furnishings, and decorative accents with U.S.-based volume buyers. The show is expected to feature 300 ...
Universal acquires share of Seattle show. (Shows Markets Fairs).(Universal Shows buys 40% of Salmon Bay Expositions show)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Universal Shows has acquired 40% ownership in the Seattle Interior Show produced by Salmon Bay Expositions. The first event is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Washington ...
Retailers of the Year announced. (People: promotions hires appointments).(minor award)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... The New York Home Textiles Show and the Home Fashion Products Association have announced winners of the 17th annual Retailer of the Year Awards. The winners are Outstanding Retailer: Dick Fish, vice president/divisional market manager, Domestics, Wal-Mart; Emerging Force in ...
Alsy Lighting. (People: promotions hires appointments).(hires Lisa Iadicicco Ligday)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Lisa Iadicicco Ligday has been named vice president of sales for Alsy Lighting (Ellwood City, Pa.). Ligday was named national sales and marketing manager in January of last ...
George Little Management. (People: promotions hires appointments).(promotes Aubin Wilson)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * White Plains, N.Y.-based George Little Management has promoted Aubin Wilson to show director for the California Gift Show. As show director, Wilson oversees all aspects of promotion and production. As group manager, Wilson maintains show management responsibilities for Ex*Tracts and ...
Trans-Ocean Import. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Robin Stuart appointed)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * Trans-Ocean Import (White Plains, N.Y.) has named Robin Stuart to a new position as merchandise manager. She was formerly the rug buyer for CCA Global Partners (Carpet ...
W.A.C. Lighting. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Jose Gutierrez appointed)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * W.A.C. Lighting (Garden City, N.Y.) has promoted Jose Gutierrez to western regional sales manager. In this role, Gutierrez supervises the company's sales representatives throughout all territories ...
F. Schumacher & Company. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Dale Williams appointed)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * Dale Williams has been named president of the Waverly Lifestyle Group by New York-based F. Schumacher & Company. Williams reports to Gerald W. Pushel, president and CEO. Williams heads all aspects of the ...
Vance Kitira International. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Vance Kitira, right, recently presented Vance Kitira International products to Prime Minister Thaksin Chinnawat of Thailand, left, and to members of his ...
The American Flower Importers Association Board. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * The American Flower Importers Association Board (Dallas) has elected Alfred J. Fearon, owner of OIC International, as chairman. Fearon has served on the board of trustees and chaired its trade show ...
Nobling launches marketing company. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Robin Nobling, former marketing director of Scene Weaver, has launched RT Nobling, a marketing communications company geared toward small- to mid-size companies and national artists in the gift and home accent industries. Based in Hendersonville, N.C., RT Nobling's clients will ...
WithIt appoints full-time executive director. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Women in the Home Industries Today)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... High Point, N.C.-based Women in the Home Industries Today has named Sara M. Lyke as its first full-time executive director. Lyke has extensive experience in sales, management, strategic and tactical planning, information, systems, business process improvements ...
Van Group. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * Dominique Bathfield and Sande Zatt have resigned from Blue Sky, a division of Van Group. Bathfield and Zatt launched the division in January 2000, and handled all aspects of sales and marketing for the company ....
Midwest of Cannon Falls. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Giftware distributor Midwest of Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, Minn.) has promoted Timothy S. McCord to executive VP and COO. Since joining the company in 1998, McCord has served as CFO and VP of operations. McCord brings to his newest ...
Sales reps. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Minnesota-based Sales Partners, a sales organization covering Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin, has purchased Genovese Marketing Group. These groups have merged to offer representation for gift and decorative accessory manufacturers. Sales ...
The Spiegel Group. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * Richard T. Fersch, president and CEO of the Eddie Bauer division at The Spiegel Group (Downers Grove, Ill.), has retired. He was with the company for 14 years and has contributed to the evolution of Eddie Bauer into an international retailer. He ...
Universal Shows. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... * Universal Shows (San Francisco), formerly Western Exhibitors, has appointed David Gilfoyle as show manager for the Portland Gift & Accessories Show. His responsibilities ...
Colonial Candle. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... Colonial Candle presented a $10,000 donation for Survivors of the Shield fund to police officer during a reception at the New York Gift Show at 225 Fifth Avenue. Pictured (from left) are ...
DCI names Means as new VP of IT. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2002 ... William C. (Bill) Means has been appointed as vice president of information technology for Decorative Concepts Inc. Means replaces Mike DeMoss who recently left the Milford, Ohio-based company. This appointment is integral to DCI's plan to enhance its service to customers. In ...