Home Accents Today back issues from February 2003:
Winter wonderland. (From the Editor).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Winter markets are winding down this month and the news overall is pretty good. Crowds were up, as was order writing. People were doing business everywhere you looked. And, just as importantly, there were some interesting new looks showing up in the marketplace. Green continues ...
Stylecraft to debut wall decor in High Point. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... STYLECRAFT LAMPS WILL ADD wall decor categories to its lamp and lighting lines being introduced in April at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. and is considering adding a second floor to its Main Street showroom. The Hernando, Miss.-based manufacturer ...
Harris Marcus Home expands Regency mirror line. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... HARRIS MARCUS HOME will roll out its largest mirror introduction to date in April at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. Though the company acquired David Marshall Mirrors in 1994 adding mirrors to its lineup, it wasn't until the success of The Regency ...
PointForce to automate order writing for GLM. (news: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... IN AN EFFORT TO automate and streamline the trade show order-writing process, George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) has partnered with PointForce, a software provider for the gift and home accent industries. Beginning with the winter markets, high-speed barcode scanning ...
Fleur de Lis to change name, move High Point showroom. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... PREPARING FOR THE SPRING market, owner Julia Wolfgang is changing the name of her soft goods company Fleur de Lis to her own name. Wolfgang will also be moving her High Point, N.C. showroom. The company, to be called Julia Wolfgang, Ltd., will vacate its Suites at Market Square ...
14th annual ARTS Awards announced in Dallas. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).
Feb 01, 2003 ... WINNERS OF THE 14TH ANNUAL ARTS Awards were honored at a gala event Saturday, Jan. 18, during the International Gift & Home Accessories Market in Dallas. Hosted by the Accessories Resource Team and the Dallas Market Center and sponsored in part by Home Accents Today, the ceremony featured ...
Toyo to bow Rosenwald designs in High Point. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licensing marketing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... TOYO IS BROADENING its appeal to include Generation X- and Y-ers by establishing a new licensing agreement with Jill Rosenwald, well-known contemporary artist. The high-end, contemporary line of trays, vases and plates in mix-and-match color schemes and mixed media will debut in ...
DMC moves apparel showrooms to WTC. (News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... THE DALLAS MARKET CENTER has announced plans to move fashion showrooms out of the Apparel Mart, virtually emptying the building, and relocating them in more than 1 million square feet of apparel showrooms within the World Trade Center. The DMC reconfiguration, named ...
Chelsea House launches designer lampshade company. (News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... CHELSEA HOUSE HAS LAUNCHED The Augustan Collection, a new company to produce and sell designer lampshades. The company debuted at the Dallas International Gift & Home Accessories Market in January. "For years, our customers have praised our lampshades and they have often asked ...
Home Accents Today forms first retail advisory board. (News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... IN AN EFFORT to tap into the vast retailer resources in the home accent industry, Home Accents Today has formed a retail advisory board. Retailers from across the country will serve as a collective sounding board for the next year. This group will help us pinpoint issues and ...
Correction. (News).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The Botanical candleholder by Michael Aram was incorrectly identified in the January issue of Home Accents Today. The ...
Her passions: good design and excellent service. (Retail profile: Hilde's interiors).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Hilde's Interiors in Winston Salem, N.C., is unmistakably a home accents store. From the plethora of permanent botanicals perched on every available space to the accent furniture, candles, potpourri, pillows, barware, frames, clocks, rugs, lamps, mirrors, furniture and wall decor, it's ...
Contemporary containers. (Design directions: boxes & baskets).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... To complement modern interiors, designers have debuted a host of sleek, chic designs. With shapes ranging from simplistic to artistic, look for texture, pattern and detail to be at the style forefront. LEFT TO RIGHT Rich colors and lush suede detail the round notched ...
Global goods. (Design directions: boxes & baskets).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Influences from around the world take center stage in the boxes and baskets category. Whether ethnic or elegant, inspirations come from locales as disparate as Turkey and the American Southwest. Keep a lookout for products that meld looks from numerous continents into one neat little ...
John-Richard appoints St. Martin division VP. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Pamela St. Martin joins John-Richard (Greenwood, Miss.) as vice president of sales and marketing, Lighting Showroom Division. She is charged with forming the lighting showroom segment and working with product development. Reporting to Alex ...
Cockrell signs with Applejack Art. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... FORMER RIDDLE and Cockrell partner Pat Cockrell has signed with licensing agent Applejack Art Partners for her art and product designs. As an artist and designer, Cockrell launched the Pat Cockrell Signature Collection in 1998. She now plans to branch out from the soft goods ...
CBK names new VP. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... CBK (Union City, Tenn.) has appointed Terry M. Stewart national vice president of sales, reporting to Austin Bunch, vice president. He will head up all ...
Shepherd joins Emdee. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Wil Shepherd of Wil Shepherd Studio has been named corporate creative director of high-end soft goods and rug vendor Emdee International. Following his appointment last October, Shepherd is responsible for product ...
Enesco taps VP, CFO. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Enesco Group (Itasca, Ill.) has named Jeffrey Lemajeur vice president of finance, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions. Lemajeur had served as CFO since 2001 and ...
Russ Berrie names CEO. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Russ Berrie and Company (Oakland, N.J.) has appointed Angelica Berrie as CEO. She has been with the company for 11 years, most recently as vice president, strategic planning. "Ms. Berrie has worked closely on ...
Wall decor portfolio. (Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... TOP TO BOTTOM Showing that collages are more than child's play, the design from Smith & Co. features vintage images of people for a walk back in time ($900). eLink 528 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mining ever deeper into nostalgia's past, John-Richard ...
Vintage view. (Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Been trapped under a rock lately? Then you might have missed the retro onslaught of the past year. No matter, the look continues to draw attention and turn heads. The latest wall decor designs showcase the style, but in a bit of a ...
Decking the walls. (Wall Decor Portfolio).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Frame finishes may be king in the wall decor world, but vendors are turning the spotlight on the art itself as a means of enticing retailers, as well as consumers. After all, distinguishing your product and setting yourself apart from the rest of the pack is the way to get ahead. The call ...
Sculptural event. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... NEED A LITTLE REMINDER that all wall decor doesn't mean a framed print or mirror? These looks are just the ticket as manufacturers start to focus on the versatility of wall sculptures. Offering depth and texture, these three-dimensional designs present yet another option for consumers ...
Registry of sources in wall decor. (Wall Decor Portfolio).
Feb 01, 2003 ... <Pre> registry of sources in wall decor COMPANY PRODUCTS & RETAIL PRICE RANGES vendor framed mirrorsshadow- home base, phone number art boxes A House in the Country $30- ...
Shadowboxing. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... WHILE THE BEE GEES obviously had something else in mind with their disco-era hit, Shadow Dancing, the latest wall decor designs take a page from their songbook with a host of shadowbox-influenced pieces. Whether a traditional shadowbox style, or a wall decor design that incorporates the ...
Playing with pattern. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... CONSIDERED PART of the frame, mats usually don't garner a lot of attention in the wall decor arena. But that may be starting to change. Rather than merely framing an image, mats are becoming an integral part of the wall decor itself, as much as the print or the frame. The latest styles ...
Good as gold. (Wall Decor Portfolio).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... MIDAS HAD IT RIGHT--gold is very much in demand as the finish du jour for mirrors. Designers seeking to satisfy consumers' continuing call for traditional comfort have turned to golden hues. Definitely a warm, rich look, gold also offers an elegant and established style. Seeking Old World ...
Silver wares. (What's hot: style).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... FROM PEWTER to platinum, silver is the metal of the moment. Always a fixture on the contemporary scene, look for the cool metallic to take on more traditional forms that blend elegance with warmth and approachability. 1 From Pietrarte, the Ali Baba mirror conjures up elaborate ...
The consumer counts. (Internet).
Feb 01, 2003; ... By 2007 almost three-fourths of the U.S. population--that amounts to 219 million users--will be online, according to the most recent Jupiter Internet Population Model. Jupiter Research, based in Darien, Conn., also predicts online retail spending will grow by 28% in 2003 to $52 ...
He's taking time to smell the flowers, too. (Portrait: Jeff Chauvin).
Feb 01, 2003; ... It's tempting to call Jeff Chauvin, co-owner of Bougainvillea, the accidental designer and to a point that's true. But since happenstance has little to do with the way Chauvin approaches life, there's much more to the story. The New Orleans-bred entrepreneur is the first to ...
Editor's notes.
Feb 01, 2003; ... It's only February, and 2003 has already turned into quite an eventful year in the juvenile products industry. These past few months have been buzzing with activity and news, both good and bad. Last month, we told you about plans for a new look at Showplace Kids in High Point, ...
Top 3 gear producers dominate field. (By the Numbers).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Greensboro, N.C. -- Three giants--Graco Children's Products, Dorel Juvenile Group and Evenflo--rule in the infant gear universe. These companies sell under several brand names--Graco, Century, Cosco, Safety 1st, Evenflo, Gerry and Snuggli. Well-established in infant gear ...
Some gear players. (By the numbers).
Feb 01, 2003 ... <Pre> Some gear players Company Headquarters Arm's Reach Oxnard, Calif. Baby Trend Ontario, Calif. Basic Comfort Denver, Colo. Britax Child Safety Charlotte, N.C. Bob ...
Humphrey's Corner debuts at Silvestri. (Licensing).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Atlanta -- Sally Hunter, best-selling children's author and illustrator of the Humphrey's Corner series, made an appearance at last month's Atlanta Gift Market. As a representative from Silvestri gave a tour of the company's new Humphrey's Corner Christmas giftware, pointing ...
Crown Crafts launching Eddie Bauer infant bedding. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Gonzales, La. -- Crown Crafts Infant Products and HAMCO have teamed with specialty retailer Eddie Bauer to create designer nursery soft goods, coordinated decorating accessories, infant bibs, hooded towels and gift sets. The new bedding collections will launch by the end of this ...
Binney & Smith expands Crayola brand: new products include bedding, toys, furniture. (Licensing).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Coral Gables, Fla. -- Crayola licensor Binney & Smith has entered into several new licensing agreements expanding the Crayola brand--with new lines including bedding and bath textiles and foam and beanbag soft furniture. A newly created Crayola "splash" logo will be used on ...
Bandai releases updated Strawberry Shortcake line. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Cypress, Calif. -- After being off the shelves for 10 years, Strawberry Shortcake reappeared at major retailers last month, when Bandai reintroduced Strawberry Shortcake dolls, playsets, plush and other toys. Licensor American Greetings, in partnership with DIC Entertainment, ...
Equity to produce `Bear in the Big Blue House' plush. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Los Angeles -- Equity Marketing has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with The Jim Henson Co. to be worldwide plush master toy licensee for its preschool series, "Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House." Equity Marketing will design and produce a full line of branded ...
Dan River to produce `seventeen' bedding. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Atlanta -- Dan River's Home Fashions for Kids division has signed a licensing agreement with Primedia to develop a new line of bedding and accessories using the "seventeen" brand name. The new line will be sold exclusively in about 600 J.C. Penney department stores across the ...
Licensing Show attracts newcomers. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... New York -- Yahoo! and Campbell's Soup will be new exhibitors at LICENSING 2003 International, which will be held June 10-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Additionally, Apple Jack Licensing, Discovery Communications, Disney, DIC Entertainment, Hasbro, HIT ...
`Guess How Much I Love You' expands licensee list. (Licensing).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Oakland, N.J. -- RJM Licensing has signed many new licensing agreements for its "Guess How Much I Love You" property, from the children's book by Sam McBratney. "As a parent and avid reader, I knew that there was a solid fan base for `Guess How Much I Love You,'" said Rob Mejia, ...
New show set for September in Vegas. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Las Vegas -- The All Baby & Child (ABC) Exposition will be held here Sept. 21-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is a new show, and not affiliated with the Assn. of Independent Specialty Stores show previously held in Las Vegas in September, although the National ...
JPMA venue to close in 2004. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Dallas -- In 2005, the annual Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Assn. show will have a new home. As part of a remerchandising of its campus, the Dallas Market Center plans to close the International Apparel Mart in 2004 and move its tenants to the World Trade Center. ...
FAO Inc. restructuring under Chapter 11. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... King of Prussia, Pa. -- FAO Inc., which operates FAO Schwarz, The Right Start and Zany Brainy, filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 last month. The company said that the filing allows it to continue operations without interruption while it obtains approval of its ...
Silver Cross expands product line. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Huntington Beach, Calif. -- British pram manufacturer Silver Cross has introduced a new branded line of diaper bags and baby blankets, marking the company's first venture into textiles. Silver Cross showed samples of the new line this fall, and has already begun shipping the ...
Ikea putting renewed emphasis on kids. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Plymouth Meeting, Pa. -- For years, Ikea has been referring to children as "the most important people in the world." This summer, consumers are going to see Ikea back up that statement like never before as kids become the top priority around which the retailer builds its annual ...
Baby blanket mfr. Three Fish launches at Atlanta Gift Market. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003; ... Destin, Fla. -- Sisters Marion Riley Taylor, Meghan Riley Parham and Karen Byrne Riley have teamed together to enter the baby blanket market with their new company, Three Fish. The company made its debut into the consumer market last month at the Atlanta Gift Market. The company ...
Regal Lager expands Noukies line. (News Watch).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Marietta, Ga. -- Regal Lager has expanded their plush Noukies line from Belgium to include layette items, growth charts, mobiles, baby slippers and playmats. The company also will premiere two new Noukies characters, Paco and Lola, at Toy Fair this month, the first time the ...
Baby Einstein to debut soft puppets. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Burbank, Calif. -- Children's developmental media producer Baby Einstein will debut a line of soft puppets at the American International Toy Fair this month. Dubbed Baby Einstein Puppets, the first puppets released are familiar faces from the Baby Einstein videos, including the ...
Textile mfrs. ready to face challenges of 2003: floor space, imports, quality top issues for year. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003; ... New York -- Juvenile bedding producers face a number of challenges as 2003 gets into full swing. Among them, diminishing floor space at retail, quality concerns and the role of imports. The tightening of retail shelf space has been an especially difficult nut to crack. In fact, ...
Funny Friends adds crib blankets. (News Watch).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Meriden, Conn. -- Soft sculpture room decor manufacturer Funny Friends has expanded their line to include crib blankets. The company showed two designs at the Atlanta Gift Market in January. "It was our way of getting into the bedding industry but not jumping in with both feet," ...
Shelly hired as licensing manager at Global Icons. (People around the industry).(Shelly, Christine )(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Los Angeles -- Christine Shelly has been hired as licensing manager for Global Icons. Shelly is responsible for developing and managing a number of merchandising categories, including Apparel and Accessories, Back to School, Social Expression, and Health and Beauty. Prior to ...
Block elected to 4Kids' board of directors. (People around the industry).(Block, Richard)(4Kids Entertainment)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... New York -- Richard Block has been elected to 4Kids Entertainment's board of directors. Block is chairman of the Consumer Packaging Group of MeadWestvaco, a worldwide leader in consumer packaging, and replaces Joel Cohen who has resigned from the board. The Consumer Packaging ...
United Media appoints Schneider, Gee. (People around the industry).(Schneider, Karyn)(Gee, Karina)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... New York -- Licensing company United Media has appointed Karyn Schneider to licensing director for the domestic apparel, accessory and footwear categories, and Karina Gee to brand manager of copyrights. Both report to Joshua Kislevitz, senior vice president of domestic licensing ...
Phillips named president of Canadian gift association. (People around the industry).(Phillips, Paul)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Toronto -- Paul Phillips has been appointed to president of the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association. Phillips is the former chief executive of Royal Doulton for Canada and the United States. He has more than 20 years experience in the gift and tableware industry in senior ...
Staley steps down at Toys "R" Us. (People around the industry).(Staley, Gregory R.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Paramus, N.J. -- Gregory R. Staley, president of Toys "R" Us, is leaving the company. Staley joined Toys "R" Us in 1989 as vice president, divisional merchandise manager for the U.S. toy stores. He was later senior vice president, general merchandise manager for Toys "R" Us ...
Gessford, Mutch join CoCaLo. (People around the industry).(Gessford, Jack)(Mutch, Scott)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Costa Mesa, Calif. -- Jack Gessford and Scott Mutch have joined infant bedding and accessories manufacturer and distributor CoCaLo at its corporate headquarters. Jack Gessford joins CoCaLo as vice president of operations. Previously Gessford was chief executive officer of ...
Stahl named Learning Curve's sales rep of the year. (People around the industry).(Stahl, Karen)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Chicago -- Learning Curve International, manufacturer of educational and developmental toys, recently awarded Karen Stahl the 2002 sales representative of the year. Stahl, a member of the Stephanie Casanova Sales group, which currently serves ...
Louisiana store fills a gap in youth furniture. (Compass focuses on youth niche).(Compass Furniture)(Advertisement)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Metairie, La. -- When Compass Furniture owner Billy Rippner found a 4,000-square-foot storefront on the main thoroughfare in this New Orleans suburb, a kids store was not what he had in mind right away. "We did it a little backwards," said Rippner. "What we found first was a ...
Strollers marry function, style for maximum impact. (Up Close: Strollers).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Greensboro, N.C. -- With a plethora of manufacturers, strollers run the gamut from basic transportation to the ultimate fashion statement. While the fundamental function of a stroller remains the same--to transport baby --today, parents can find strollers as varied as their own lifestyles ....
KidKraft: extends line with host of items that combine the attractiveness of wood with strong retail potential. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
Feb 01, 2003 ... With a company mission emphasizing quality, design, dependability and competitive pricing, KidKraft has consistently experienced double-digit growth. Having already established its beautiful line of children's furniture products, KidKraft is now applying its expertise in wood to ...
Folkmanis: puppets add warmth to store displays and present exciting cross-merchandising opportunities. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
Feb 01, 2003 ... For retailers looking for a simple way to enhance their juvenile presentation, Folkmanis puppets make a smart choice. From the adorable Baby Folkmanis collection to the dramatic realism of the core line, Folkmanis Inc. offers customers wide variety, award-winning design and reasonable ...
Lizzybee Toys: expands its `Wonderful World' for infants and preschoolers. (Special Advertising Section).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Committed to expanding the world of imagination for infants and preschoolers, Lizzybee Toys has three exciting new introductions for 2003. These additions bring the line up to 15 products, as well as the adorable dancing Bizzybugs[TM] collection. In designing the company's ...
Learning Curve: celebrates strength of infant market, positions Lamaze[R] and Eden[R] for continued growth. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The combination of a rising birthrate and a strong surge in showering these babies with gifts has Learning Curve optimistic about its position in the infant toy market this year. Marking its first decade in business gives the company further reason to celebrate in 2003. "When ...