Home Accents Today back issues from September 2003:
Going to the dogs--and cats.(From the Editor)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Talking recently with the accessory buyer for a Top 100 furniture store, I discovered she was excited about a dog bed she had purchased at the summer shows with a $1,500 retail price tag. It's red and it's going to be the centerpiece for her holiday display in the flagship store. ...
Specialty home stores make Top 100 list.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)
Sep 01, 2003; ... DESPITE THE SLUGGISH economy, war, SARS and a plunging Consumer Confidence Index, specialty stores are surviving, at least those adapting to change. Stores Magazine, the publication of the National Retail Federation, published its annual list of Top 100 Specialty Retailers last month. ...
GLM to unveil revamped Accent on Design in '04.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; George Little Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT will give the Accent on Design division of the New York International Gift Fair a much-needed makeover just in time for its 20th anniversary during the 2004 winter market. "We've made few changes since the show moved to Javits in 1986," said Alan Steel ....
Decorize CEO resigns; Parsons takes the helm.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Jim Parsons takes over as Jon Baker resigns)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... JON BAKER HAS resigned as CEO, president and chairman of the board of Decorize Inc. (Springfield, Mo.)., a company he founded three years ago. Jim Parsons, co-founder of Decorize, a current director and executive vice president, will assume the responsibilities of CEO. Kevin Bohren, an ...
Carolina Mirror to debut Winterthur line.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... CAROLINA MIRROR, a division of Gardner Glass Products (North Wilkesboro, N.C.), will introduce a decorative mirror collection of reproductions and adaptations from the Winterthur museum, garden and library. This new group will be introduced in October at the International Home Furnishings ...
MacKenzie-Childs team to introduce casual furniture designs.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Well-known home accent designers Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs will make their debut at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago this month after three years of quiet rest and relaxation. The founders of MacKenzie-Childs Ltd. are no longer ...
ARTS finalists announced.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; winners to be announced at Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market)
Sep 01, 2003 ... DALLAS MARKET CENTER and the Accessories Resource Team have named finalists for the 15th Annual ARTS Awards. The winners will be honored Saturday, Jan. 17, during the Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market. Manufacturer nominees are Accent Furniture: Four Hands, ...
Whereoware launches licensing initiative.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Tabitha Bowling named director of licensing programs)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... WHEREOWARE (McLean, Va.) has expanded its products and services designed for licensed artists and licensing agencies and appointed Tabitha Bowling to head the initiative. The move is in response to the company's yearlong analysis, which determined a need for affordable technology in the ...
Archipelago opens in Tribeca neighborhood.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... ARCHIPELAGO HAS opened its first retail store in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood, which also doubles as the company's wholesale showroom. The store, located in a landmark district at 38 Walker Street, showcases Archipelago wares in a natural-light filled, 2,300-sq.-ft. ...
KEA to unveil rug, kitchen collections in New York.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... THIS MONTH, KEA inc. will introduce a line of printed rugs that coordinate with wall art collections from Village Court during the New York Home Textiles Show. "The collaboration with Village Court is a natural expansion of our work in printed area rugs," Kea Capel explained ....
Sea Gull lighting to launch PGA Tour Home Collection.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... SEA GULL LIGHTING has become the newest licensing partner for the PGA Tour Home Collection, to produce portable lamps, fixtures and ceiling fans. The collection, which will debut at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., offers a relaxed, country ...
2003 ROY Award winners named.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; AmericasMart-Atlanta's Retailer of the Year Awards)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... A crowd of 500 was on hand for AmericasMart-Atlanta's 10th annual Retailer of the Year (ROY) Awards, held during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market. The ROY Awards salutes outstanding achievement among the nation's premier area rug retailers. All ROY nominees are ...
Avoiding turnover and embracing change.(Retail Update)
Sep 01, 2003; ... "TAKE AWAY MY people, but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories, but leave my people, and soon we will have a new and better factory."--Andrew Carnegie One of your most important assets is your employees, and whether you have ...
Summer 2003: the editors of Home Accents Today scouted the summer gift shows, looking for what's new and different. Here are our top picks for hot trends across the country.(Market wrap up)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Atlanta * Tribal looks grew up, sparking a revival that brought forth the best of jungle and ethnic looks, in everything from sleek vases to modernized accent furniture. * Palm Beach is the resort of choice, in a growing fringe trend that offers a taste of sunshine ...
A graceful evolution to beautiful living.(Retail Profile)(Smith Beautiful Living emphasizes friendly customer service)(Company Profile)
Sep 01, 2003; ... There's a lot to be said for shopping in a store where everybody knows your name. When customers enter Smith Beautiful Living in Greensboro, N.C., they're greeted by name for the most part, and if the staff doesn't know your name when you walk in, they'll know it when you walk out. ...
Sweet Dreams: continues its tradition of luxurious handcrafted bedding.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... It only takes one look at the Sweet Dreams line of luxury linens to recognize the company's unwavering dedication to quality, style, and craftsmanship--as well as its flair for combining rich and colorful fabrics into strikingly beautiful bedding and accessories. For more than ...
White Linen, Inc.: handcrafts fine Italian fabric into heirloom-quality linens.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... In 1987, Alena Gerli combined her passion for vintage linens, her experience in the fashion industry, and a strong dose of entrepreneurial spirit and launched her own company to create fine, heirloom-quality linens for bed and table. Today, that company--White Linen, Inc.--is widely ...
Archipelago: takes custom approach to luxury linens.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... When veteran film and television set designer Nina Ramsey left the entertainment field to launch her own home furnishings business, she had little more than a knowledge of sewing and a keen eye for design. Yet in just over a decade, her company--Archipelago--has become one of the leading ...
Greenhorn Trading Co.: puts spotlight on cashmere throws, blankets.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Nearly 20 years ago, The Greenhorn Trading Company began importing fine Irish linen products for the home and personal use. Today, the company's line has expanded far beyond just linen--but throughout, the focus remains on products that offer timeless elegance, quality, and luxury. ...
Denali Home Collection: adds to its signature lodge look.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... When Monterey Mills, a 40-year-old manufacturer of fleece and pile, decided to create its own finished products, it chose throws and pillows for its venture--and chose to craft them in an innovative, ultra-soft fabric that was 20 years in the making. The result, now in its fifth ...
Mystic Valley Traders: enhances its long tradition of excellence.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... For many years, Mystic Valley Traders has enjoyed an unequalled reputation for exquisite product, superlative customer service, and exceptional delivery. Today, under new ownership, that reputation remains solid--and is being enhanced by additional product offerings designed to complement ...
Jake & Barkley Collection: caters to consumers' furry friends.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... A veteran of the gift industry for many years, Marsha Blanke has an uncanny ability not only to spot but to help make trends, as fans of her Tablewear by Marsha Blanke line will attest. Now, in addition to her trend-setting home decor, Blanke is "barking up another tree"--with the Jake & ...
Victorian Heart: puts style, value into table linen line.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Since its founding, Victorian Heart Company, Inc.[c], has been providing customers with a beautiful selection of quilts, throws, and other products to dress the top of the bed. Now, the company is helping customers dress the top of their tables--with its Lasting Impressions[c] collection ...
Bigger isn't better, small pieces and texture are in.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
Sep 01, 2003; ... From more traditional looks to the most modern of designs, manufacturers are in agreement that smaller pieces are the reigning kings of accent furniture in today's market. "Consumers seem to be holding back on the bigger ticket items, but they still want to freshen their homes," ...
Cottage corner.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... CORNERING THE WORLD on cottage looks, designers continue to tweak the warmth and relaxed hominess this style affords. The latest efforts mix wintry whites with bright, farm-fresh hues, offering designs with a broad appeal for consumers. With influences ranging from the upscale chic of ...
Classical ode.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
Sep 01, 2003; ... THERE IS A REASON the classics continue to appeal. Whether it is a book, a musical composition or a furniture style, a classic is timeless and adaptable and always relevant. In accent furniture, the latest classic looks build on this pedigree with exotic updates that reflect a ...
Success lies in speedy delivery, high quality.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
Sep 01, 2003; ... REALISTS IN THE ACCENT furniture industry understand when the economy is down, business will follow. "That is just the way it is in the furniture business. It is a postponable purchase," said David Peterson, vice president and general manager for Maine Cottage. But the forecast ...
Modern life.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... WHILE MODERN AND contemporary remain subjective style terms for many, the clamor for designs reflecting their influence continues. Manufacturers from all walks are offering their own spin on what constitutes this "now look," whether it is the straightness of a line or the unfussiness of ...
Checked off.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... CHECKS, SQUARES and diamonds bring texture and complexity to the world of accent furniture. These geometric shapes lend a sense of personality to the latest designs that other looks might be lacking. Whether subtle or bold, this is one pattern that is sure to catch the consumer's eye and ...
Post colonial chic.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... LOVE THE IDEA of tropical but seeking something more refined and urbane? For the sophisticated consumer who still longs for a palm-covered paradise, British Colonial-inspired pieces provide plenty of exoticism and rich style. Relax into the romance of the look with such subtle island ...
Registry of sources in accent furniture.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Directory)(Illustration)
Sep 01, 2003 ... <Pre> registry of sources in accent furniture COMPANY NAME & CONTACT PRODUCTS & PRICE RANGES vendor home base, phone numberarmoires/chests beds screens Accents BeyondMM High Point, N.C., 336-882-0246 Arabesque ...
Mod movement.(Design directions: pillows)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... RIGHT ABOUT NOW, all things that swing like the '60s are in the style spotlight for fashion, the home and more. Zero in on pillows, where a plethora of prints revisits that rebellious decade. Graphic geometries, Op Art designs and stylized florals stage a soft goods shake-up that is chic, ...
Royal flush.(Design directions: pillows)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... THE PRETTIEST decorative pillows around are blushing hues of purple--from rosy pink mauves and plums to silvered lilac and violet. Feel free to complement with rich browns or complex greens for an extra jolt of sophistication, but purple alone creates a refined, elegant aura in any ...
Cats & dogs.(What's hot: style)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... WHILE PET LOVERS MAY never agree on which makes a better pet, a cat or a dog, any consumer will quickly see the appeal of home accents depicting our four-legged buddies. From the most friendly of man's best friend to the most aloof of felines, animal imagery is a fun addition to the home ....
Pampered pets.(Pet shop)
Sep 01, 2003; ... IN A WORLD WHERE pets go to day spas and therapy, it's no wonder they share in the spoils of that other favorite human activity, shopping. Frankly put, pet accessories are big business as pet owners indulge their four-legged friends in the best money can buy. While cashmere turtlenecks, ...
Consumer counts: the pampering of our pets.(the Household Animals)
Sep 01, 2003; ... CURRENTLY, 62% of U.S. households own a pet according to figures from the National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. Overall, 47% of all households in the U.S. own more than one type of pet. Spending on our animal friends has ...
Seminars.(Events: high point, N.C.)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Friday, Oct. 17 WITHIT Salutes the Affluent Furniture Market 7:30 a.m.--Jeffrey Petersen, associate publisher, Architectural Digest, will present the magazine's 2003 National Home Furnishings Survey. Some topics covered will include findings that today's affluent ...
Parties.(Events: high point, N.C.)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Wednesday, Oct. 15 Furniture/Today Party 5:30 p.m.--The staff of Furniture/Today welcomes all marketgoers to its Market Kickoff Party at Noble's. Sherwin Williams is the headline sponsor and Other sponsors are Dupont, Durham Furniture, Sunbury Textiles, Standard ...
eBay Showhouse to benefit Alpha Workshops.(News; $70,000 worth of furniture and accessories to be auctioned for cause)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... THE FIRST EBAY Showhouse will auction nearly $70,000 worth of furniture and accessories Oct. 23-30. More than 200 items will be sold with proceeds benefiting The Alpha Workshops, a decorative arts atelier employing those with HIV and AIDS. ...
Chelsea House opens second High Point space.(News)
Sep 01, 2003 ... CHELSEA HOUSE (Gastonia, N.C.) has leased a permanent showroom in High Point, N.C for The Augustan Collection, a division that sells designer-styled lampshades. The showroom is located on the 2nd floor/North Court of the 200 North Hamilton Building. The space, currently being ...
cmi to debut new High Point showroom.(News)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... RUG VENDOR cmi (Pawtucket, R.I.) will debut a new showroom at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The new space is located in the Suites at Market Square, G-1332 and provides room for future expansion. "We are moving to an ideal ...
Correction.(Correction Notice)
Sep 01, 2003 ... IN THE STYLE "Game Point" feature of the July issue, the item from ...
iittala, Finnish embassy organize exhibit.(News; Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... FAIRYTALES IN GLASS, an exhibition at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, will celebrate the work of Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka Sept. 5-28. Toikka's work appears in museum collections around the world, including the Victoria and Albert in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New ...
2003 Retail Excellence Awards presented.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... TOP RETAILERS FROM around the country were honored by Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine with the Retailer Excellence Awards, presented during the recent New York International Gift Fair. The 52nd annual awards dinner was held at The Plaza hotel. Gold REA Awards were ...
DCI names CFO.(People: promotions hires appointments; Decorative Concepts Inc. names Steven L. Stolz as CFO)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... DECORATIVE CONCEPTS INC. (Milford, Ohio), has appointed Steven L. Stolz as CFO. He brings more than 20 years of financial and operations experience to the company. It was previously announced that Len Gorelick, founder of NCE and most recently vice chairman of DCI, is ...
Home Comfort taps Edie as president.(People: promotions hires appointments; Bud Edie )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... SOFT GOODS vendor Home Comfort (Atlanta) has promoted Bud Edie to president. Edie works with major retailers and department stores to introduce Home Comfort's products and expand its sales force. He ...
Obituary. (People: promotions hires appointments.(J. Smith Capel Jr. of Capel Inc.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2003 ... J. SMITH CAPEL JR., 39, died while on a recent business trip in India. He was director of imports and overseas business fur Capel, Inc. and had served in that position since 1985. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Warren Capel, and four children, Anna, Duke, ...
Quoizel makes several hires, promotions.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... QUOIZEL (Goose Creek, S.C.) has promoted Rick Feinberg to national sales manager of its lighting showroom division, reporting to Rick Seidman, vice president of sales & marketing. Feinberg, who begain his career with Quoizel in 1986, was previously eastern regional sales manager. ...
Sphinx by Oriental Weavers honored by The Great Indoors.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... THE GREAT INDOORS, a division of Sears, named Sphinx by Oriental Weavers the top area rug vendor at its annual Partners in Progress event. The Partners In Progress program recognizes suppliers that make significant contributions to the growth of Sears' business and promote ...
Woolrich licenses soft goods partners.(Licensing; agreement with Fallani and Cohn and Southern Textile Inc.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... WOOLRICH HAS LICENSED table linen manufacturer Fallani and Cohn and bed linen producer Southern Textiles to create soft goods lines for its Woolrich Home Furnishings Division. The division is set to debut at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. ...
Art in Motion signs new artist.(Licensing)(Richard Gaskins)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... RICHARD GASKINS has been signed to Art in Motion. Gaskin's first collection will include Star Magnolia and Double Anemone, as well as two other images that capture the flowers in sepia, cream and charcoal hues. "Richard designs and builds ...
Rosenwald expands licensing venture.(Licensing)(Jill Rosenwald's contract with J. Z. Cushman & Company)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... TO HELP LAUNCH a broad licensing program, artist Jill Rosenwald has signed J. Z. Cushman & Company as her official agent. Rosenwald's first licensing effort is a porcelain and wood accessory collection that premiered at Toyo Trading last ...
Calendar.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Domestic OCTOBER 11-13 Holiday Bonus Show. Concourse Exhibition Hall, San Francisco, Calif. phone: 415-346-6666, web: www.weshows.com 12-14 Gulf Coast & Resort Merchandise Show. Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston Island, Texas. phone: 678-285-3976, ...
Clay, color and class.(portrait: Gail Pittman)
Sep 01, 2003; ... When Gail Pittman graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1972, the furthest thing from her mind was starting a multimillion dollar company making dinnerware and home accents. Instead she taught third and fourth grade, and then the gifted program for four years in Jackson, Miss., ...
Editor's notes.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2003; ... It's been a long, strange trip for the independent specialty stores over the past few years. I had a bit of catching up to do on the history when I first arrived at my post last year, but since then, I've witnessed the industry transform and change and make its way through ...
Mixing it up: kids specialty store merchandising report: cribs, crib bedding garner lion's share of mix.(By the Numbers)
Sep 01, 2003 ... High Point--The kids specialty stores answering Kids Today's exclusive merchandise mix survey primarily target those shopping for infants through 2-year olds; 86% say this age range accounts for most sales. Similar results were reported in last year's merchandise mix survey. The most ...
New Dan River licensed bedding to debut at N.Y. textiles market.(Licensing; license from Art Impressions and Ella Enchanted; agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp.)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Roswell, Ga. -- Dan River will debut a full slate of licensed bedding at the fall Home Textiles market next month, with a high concentration licenses based around movie properties set to hit theatres in 2004. The company will show two new licensed girls lines, So Girly!, under ...
Kidz Trays line from Just Products updates classic TV tray concept.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003; ... Los Angeles -- Product development firm Just Products is introducing Kidz Trays, a new twist on the classic concept of TV trays. Kidz Trays are designed for kids ages 3 and older. Each tray has colorful designs, removable magnets and a recessed cup and pencil holder. A vinyl ...
Hasbro named master toy licensee for Tractor Tom.(Licensing; by Contender Entertainment Group)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Pawtucket, R.I. -- Hasbro has entered into an agreement with Contender Entertainment Group to be the master toy licensee in North America for the company's UK-based preschool property Tractor Torn. Julie Duffy, a spokeswoman for Hasbro, said it's too early to say exactly what ...
Aurora adding Gumby, Rocky & Bullwinkle plush to the mix.(Licensing; agreements with Heat Licensing and Classic Media )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Los Angeles -- Plush manufacturer Aurora has added two new licensed lines to its mix--classic properties Gumby and Rocky & Bullwinkle. The company will make Gumby and Pokey poseable plush ranging from 4 to 50 inches under license from Heat Licensing, as well as hand puppets, ...
Art Impressions expanding programs for two key properties.(Licensing)(Sue Dreamer and Blue Jean Teddy characters)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Canoga Park, Calif. -- Art Impressions is growing its licensing programs for artist Sue Dreamer and its popular Blue Jean Teddy characters with several new licensees for each and an expansion into international territories. Dreamer has produced a new line of art for a move into ...
Springs to unveil The Dog, Shrek designs at N.Y. show.(Licensing; Springs Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Fort Mill, S.C. -- Springs Inds. is making two new licensed lines this fall, both of which will be unveiled at the fall textiles market this month. The Dog, a new property under license from 4Kids Entertainment, features strange-ratio photography of different breeds of puppies ...
Dan River names president, COO, promotes Hammer.(People in licensing; Dan River Inc.; Daniel Hammer; Thomas L. Muscalino)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... Danville, Va. -- Dan River has named a new president and chief operating officer, as well as promoting Daniel Hammer to executive vice president home fashions sales and marketing. Thomas L. Muscalino, president home fashions division, is the new leader of the company. In that ...
Sesame Workshop promotes Gorfinkel to VP.(People in licensing; Anne Gorfinkel )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... New York -- Anne Gorfinkel has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president and executive director, educational outreach, for the Sesame Workshop. Gorfinkel will be responsible for creating and delivering needs-driven public service initiatives that reach beyond ...
Marvel names new president of consumer products.(People in licensing; Marvel Enterprises Inc.; Timothy Rothwell )(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2003 ... New York -- Marvel Enterprises has named Timothy Rothwell president of the company's consumer products group. Rothwell was previously the senior vice president for consumer products at Universal Studios. In his new post, he will oversee Marvel's core licensing and ...