Home Accents Today back issues from March 2004:
Gathering around the table.(The lighting industry.)(Editorial)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Things looked grim. It was 7:45 a.m. in the halls of the Dallas Market Center, the promised coffee hadn't arrived and the invited guests were coming down the hall. Looking none too friendly either. As I said, 7:4.5, no coffee and a full day in the showrooms facing them. ...
Liz Claiborne Home follows consumer direction.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... HAND-PAINTED ACCENT furniture will bow at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. as part of Lexington Home Brands' latest licensed line, the 140-SKU Liz Claiborne Home Collection. Extensive research by Liz Claiborne gave designers specific consumer ...
Currey, Chelsea House hire Lampcrafters designers.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... DESIGNERS Tom Caldwell and Marie Burkhart have left Lampcrafters/Tomlin Designs (Lexington, N.C.), to join other companies. Caldwell has moved to Atlanta-based Currey & Company and Burkhart has joined Gastonia, N.C.-based Chelsea House. Caldwell, who founded TomLin Designs in ...
225 Fifth Avenue under contract for sale.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... 225 FIFTH AVENUE, The New York Gift Building, is under contract for sale. The buyer, a joint venture partnership comprising affiliates of Olympus Real Estate Partners, The Milestone Group and Murray Hill Properties, has agreed to purchase the building from Green Stamp America for an ...
Bauer to produce PGA clubhouse line.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BAUER INTERNATIONAL has signed a licensing agreement to become the official clubhouse furnishings provider for the Professional Golfers Association of America. Bauer (Wando, S.C.) will launch its PGA of America Collection for retail distribution in October at the International Home ...
Gift for Life to honor Warren Kimble, Norman Sadek.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... INDUSTRY CHARITY Gift for Life commemorates its 12th anniversary with its annual gala celebration, Monday, May 17, in New York City. All proceeds will benefit the research programs of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (AMFAR). The gala will recognize the achievements of ...
Simon & Co. buys POD.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(People of Design)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... SIMON & CO., a specialty lighting and accessory manufacturer, has acquired Dallas-based POD (People of Design). The acquisition brings together the talents of Simon & Co. founder Simon Scott with POD partners Michael Baker and Kevin Stephens. Baker will continue as a designer, ...
Major players move High Point showrooms.
Mar 01, 2004; ... SEVERAL KEY PLAYERS in the home accent industry are shaking it up in High Point, N.C. next month at the International Home Furnishings Market. After more than three decades showing in the Napp Deady showroom, Andrea by Sadek, with its subsidiary j.willfred, is moving to its ...
United Design partners with Susan Goldstick.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... SUSAN GOLDSTICK has paired with United Design to create a collection of decorative accents, Goldsticks. Based on the designer's decorative hardware designs and her self-described "house jewelry," the collection features the sophisticated styling and animated color palette she is known for ....
Tuesday Morning.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... DALLAS-BASED Tuesday Morning looks to "redecorate" about a third of its 577 stores by this summer with new layouts, cleaner signage, better fixturing, improved lighting and ...
Ethan Allen.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Ethan Allen, Danbury, Conn., rolled out the second phase of its "solutions" marketing campaign with a national television ...
Bowhe & Peare.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Princeton, N.J.-based Bowhe & Peare celebrated the grand opening of its Arlington, Va. store on Feb. 26 with a cocktail ...
Target.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Target, Minneapolis, opened 25 new stores this month in the following cities: Tucson, Ariz., Boston, La Quinta, Redlands, Sacramento, Stockton and West Hollywood, Calif., Bangor, Maine, Abingdon, Md., Durham, N.C., Farmingdale, N.Y., York, Pa., Bethel, ...
IKEA.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... IKEA is looking to add its first Florida store in Davie, Fla. pending further review by the company, as well as studies and approvals by government agencies. If all goes well construction could start next year with a 2006 ...
American Furniture Warehouse.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... American Furniture Warehouse owner Jake Jabs opened Uptown American this month, an 84,000- sq.-ft, addition to American's South Denver mega-store. The ...
Rosanna.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Tabletop designer Rosanna Bowles will open her flagship store, Rosanna, this month in Seattle. The success of her first store brought about this relocation to Seattle's University Village ....
Butler Specialty reports record year.(News)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... BOLSTERED BY strong orders since the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., Butler Specialty Company has announced a record breaking sales year for 2003. "The response to new products we introduced in High Point has been very, very strong," said Dan ...
Campaign 2004: advertise your store.
Mar 01, 2004; ... ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Fairfax Cone said, "Advertising is what you do when you can't go see somebody. That's all it is." It's like being a politician during the primaries--they're pounding the pavement trying to meet and greet and win as many voters as possible. Retailers are doing the same ...
Style: art class.(What's Hot. eLinks 559 - 565.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... AS THE DESIRE FOR products that feel handmade and unique grows, art glass zooms into the spotlight. Traditionally the province of vases and accessories, the distinctive feel of art glass graces lighting, wall art, serveware and more as consumers embrace the look of luxury for everyday ...
True DIY retailers wake up Wausau with The Emporium.(Cover Story)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Randy and Teresa Jesse are perhaps one of the hardest-working couples in retail. After their kids left home, the duo quit their "real" jobs and opened The Emporium in Wausau, Wis. They do everything together, from buying, designing and delivering to building, arranging and selling--and ...
The National Main Street Center.(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The National Main Street Center is a program started almost 20 years ago by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, nonprofit organization. Since then, the program has been implemented by about 1,400 communities in an effort to reverse the economic decline of the central ...
Objects: journals.(eLink 566 - 574.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Writing books that take the word in style. Angela Adams, $13, eLink 572 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bionda-Bruna, $19, eLink 569 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Homenature, $25 to $27, eLink 568 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] H, ...
Barely containable.(Candles. eLink 533 - 535, 537, 539, 540. 542. )(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... IT'S THE OLD QUESTION of the chicken and the egg--is the scent of the candle more important or the container that holds it? Not to enter into philosophical debates, but the latest candle designs are blending the two answers to create pieces that look as good as they smell. Sometimes outer ...
Clean living.(Candles. eLink 528 - 532.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... THE ARRIVAL OF SOY-BASED CANDLES has sparked a growing interest in clean-burning candle options. While soy remains a popular alternative, there is a growing range of choices that offers little or no smoke and soot. And clean living doesn't mean style free, with designs that range from ...
Tradition reigns in Alabama stores.
Mar 01, 2004; ... BIRMINGHAM IS THE largest city in Alabama and its population of 242,820 represents about 24% of the state's retail sales. Though a progressive city for medical research, technology and higher education--the largest employers are the University of Alabama, BellSouth and Baptist Medical ...
The shopping habits of Gen Y.(Consumers.)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Why pay attention to Y? THEIR CONSUMING POTENTIAL exceeds the Baby Boom that retailers have been chasing for the last four decades. At about 76 million, they're only slightly fewer than the Baby Boom in numbers. Already, their spending habits indicate the Echo ...
Cult of the new.(Lighting.)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Take a sneak peek at the some of the freshest trends sweeping the lamps and lighting category. From the floor and the table designs to pendants and chandeliers, these savvy styles speak to a desire for newness in terms of materials and form combined with a sharp twist of cutting-edge ...
Industry leaders cite progress and current challenges.(Lighting.)(Interview)
Mar 01, 2004; ... Home Accents Today gathered several leading lighting manufacturers for a special rountable discussion during the Dallas Lighting Show this past January: Dwight Santiago, Sea Gull Lighting; Tony Davidson, Kichler; David Marcus, Harris Marcus Home; Todd Phillips, Quoizel; and Murray Feiss, ...
Rug styles: highlighting the hottest rug styles in high point.(.)(Advertisement)
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Homefires a cresc company.(Advertisement)
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Victoria & Richard McKenzie-Childs.(Advertisement)
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Furniture Classics: brings forward popular design trends with strong focus on value. .(Advertisement)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Value is at the heart of the Furniture Classics product offering, as the company strives to present popular design trends in its growing accent furniture line. As one of the first direct marketers of Indonesian product to the United States some 20 years ago, Furniture Classics continues to ...
Stein World: celebrates its status as destination stop for High Point buyers.(Advertisement)
Mar 01, 2004 ... During the last five years, Stein World Inc. has been on a winning streak, nearly doubling in size every year. Despite a weak economy, this amazing growth has been possible because of the company's strong management team, a commitment to value and an ongoing desire to be a market leader in ...
ELC Wholesale: offers specialty retailers one-stop shopping opportunity.(Advertisement)
Mar 01, 2004 ... As a distributor for more than 200 diverse manufacturers, ELC Wholesale presents a strong mix of product that showcases the beauty of Spanish influence, yet blends perfectly well with a host of today's most popular design motifs. With its focus on the specialty retailer interested in ...
Cooper Classics: keeps eye on fashion trends with host of new introductions.(A Special Advertising Section)
Mar 01, 2004 ... As a family owned and operated business Cooper Classics has come to represent fine quality, timely delivery and affordable pricing on its accent furniture pieces. The company's 2004 introductions deepen this commitment, and introduces Cooper Classics' table lamps for the first time. ...
Nadeau: continues its mission to bring forth 'furniture with a soul'[TM].(A Special Advertising Section)
Mar 01, 2004 ... For more than a decade, Nadeau Imports has brought lovingly handcrafted, solid wood furniture of superior utility, exceptional beauty and good value to the discriminating buyer. As a result of the company's extensive travels, Nadeau has become a leading importer from Indonesia, India, ...
Savory House: searches for unique appeal in design, finish & more.(A Special Advertising Section)(Savoy House products show Italian influence)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... As a leader in the industry, Savoy House customers have come to expect the innovative company to present the latest styles in home fashion designs. One of the company's strongest categories is accent furniture, and buyers attending this High Point market will be treated to a fresh, new ...
Bellatech: answers market need for low decorative units to house flat screen TVs.(A Special Advertising Section)
Mar 01, 2004 ... The unique Bellatech line of storage units was born out of the need in the marketplace for furniture pieces to house the popular, new flat screen TVs. Formulated by a team with expertise in engineering, decorative arts and furniture design, the company's products center around a ...
Flambro Home: accentuates bold color in its new accent pieces.(A Special Advertising Section)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Flambro Home is taking a bold new color direction this year, where shades of mustard yellow, electric blue and hot pink adorn a host of versatile home accent pieces. One of the leading new collections is Ville Dijon, a line of desk accessories and decor items presented in ...
David Lee Designs: blends the charm of country with upscale appeal.(A Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... In its 12 years in business, David Lee Designs has carved its niche with design-oriented furniture, ranging from small accent pieces to larger beds, armoires and tables. "We strive for an upscale, urban country look," explains company founder and president David Thornton. "Our ...
Bailey Street: adds on-trend, value driven items.(A Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Bailey Street's High Point introductions build upon the Company's previous successes, while creating on-trend, value driven items. In total, 15 new items are being added, including a first-ever bookcase presentation. This important introduction is based on customer feedback, a vital ...
Olde World Imports: draws inspiration from days gone by.(A Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Mar 01, 2004 ... As an avid historian, Rodney Brown, founder of Olde World Imports, studies past civilizations to gain insight and inspiration for his distinctive furniture designs. Together with his wife Joy, Brown has spent the last three years designing a growing line that takes cues from the 18th and ...
Lieces Handpainted Furniture: blends functionality with beauty.(A Special Advertising Section)(Pieces of Handpainted Furniture)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... "If a designer sends us their inspiration, we can make it our inspiration," says Jane Harrington, founder of Pieces Handpainted Furniture. But a growing custom business is just one aspect of what Pieces brings to the market. The company also caters to retail accounts with a complete line ...
Orientique's: exclusive designs feature appeal of handpainting.(A Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Celebrating its seventh year of direct operations in the U.S., Orientique continues to make its mark with a distinctive, fusion style line that combines traditional Asian design with Western and European influences. The company draws on its more than 40 years' experience doing its own ...
Bountiful harvest.(Tabletops. eLink 508 - 513.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... FOR CONSUMERS having a hard time getting their daily dose of fruit, they need look no further than the latest tabletop designs. Offering a bountiful harvest of luscious colors and ripe images, these styles are more than just visual vitamin C. Ranging from sweetly charming to relaxed ...
Colors, shapes a must-have in tabletop.
Mar 01, 2004; ... Consumers aren't shy about what they want. When it comes to the latest looks and trends in tabletop, it appears consumers are after more, specifically more color and more unusual shapes. Following in the footsteps of the fashion world, tabletop is gearing itself into trends, rather than ...
Metal mania.(Tabletop decor. eLink 524-527.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... METAL MIGHT NOT BE THE FIRST material to spring to mind when discussing tabletop designs. While ceramic or glass seem more common, metal offers a host of innovative and current looks that appeal to many consumers. Anyone interested in clean lines and sleek style would be wise to indulge in ...
Getting dotty.(Tabletop decor. eLinks 500 - 507.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... DOTTY USED TO BE SLANG for losing your mind, something consumers are sure to do when they see the latest round of dot-influenced tabletop looks. Designers have reclaimed the word and put their own stamp on it with a range of fun, frisky products from glasses to plates that don't skimp on ...
Glass crafters.(Tabletop decor. eLinks 514 - 521, 523)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004; ... TIME TO IMBIBE IN STYLE. Today's stemware and glassware looks not only have embraced color and shape, but they also have combined the two in a riot of style and design. Whether crafting the simplest, most traditional goblets or letting their hair down with funky, chunky tumblers, designers ...
Registry of sources in tabletop.(Tabletop Portfolio)(Illustration)
Mar 01, 2004 ... <Pre> registry of sources in tabletop COMPANY NAME & CONTACTPRODUCTS & PRICE RANGES vendor acrylic/ home base, phone number plasticceramic glass metal 18Karat MM Langley B ...
The colors of Paris.(International shows: maison & objet.)
Mar 01, 2004; ... COLOR WAS BOLD and brash. Or quite the opposite, serene and natural. And it was the big news at Maison & Objet in Paris in January. Maison exhibitors played both color themes with bold, definitely not bashful statements clearly spread among accessories, home textiles, ...
Seminars.(Events: High Point)(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Thursday, April 22 The 39 Most Common Advertising Mistakes Furniture Retailers Make 2:30 p.m.--Leo Levinson, Prescott/Levinson Advertising, covers common mistakes including marketing strategy, creative messages and media buying. The WOW Factor ...
Parties.(Events: High Point)(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Wednesday, April 21 Furniture/Today Party 5:30 p.m.--Celebrate the start of the spring market at the renowned Furniture/Today Market Kick-off Party at J. Basul Noble's restaurant 101 S. Main Street. Sponsored by Sherwin Williams and Arpel Leather. ...
Henredon.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Henredon Furniture Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Henredon (Morgantown, N.C.) has promoted Steve McKee to president and COO, with Michael Dugan remaining CEO and taking the new title of chairman. McKee, a retail veteran, joined the company in 2002 as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Before joining Henredon, McKee was ...
World Market Center.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Jim Reding has joined World Market Center as tenant improvement director. He will work as a liaison with tenant exhibitors during construction of Phase One, a 1.3 ...
Kay Berry.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Mary Winn has been named national sales manager for Sarver, Pa.-based Kay Berry. She will manage the company's sales force and trade show participation and ...
McGee departs MMPI, joins Showplace.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.)(San Francisco Design Center)(McGee, Timothy)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... TIMOTHY MCGEE has been named vice president of leasing at Showplace in High Point, N.C. Showplace, a 500,000-sq.-ft. venue, houses furniture and home accent exhibits during the biannual International Home Furnishings Market. Prior to ...
W.A.C Lighting taps sales managers, presents awards.(People)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... W.A.C. LIGHTING (Garden City, N.Y.) has named two new sales managers. Marc Pfeiffer has been promoted to national sales manager. He was previously eastern regional sales manager. Michael Morin has been named central regional sales manager. Morin was previously in sales for Architectural ...
House Parts.(People; names Eileen Power as executive vice president)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... House Parts (Atlanta) has appointed Eileen Power as executive vice president. She will manage all aspects of the operation and will work closely with CEO Rachel Conway on new business and product development. Power previously was the vice president of business development ...
Mario Contract Lighting.(People; hires Linda Palmer )(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Roanoke, Va.-based Mario Contract Lighting has named Linda Palmer director of contract sales, reporting to Tom ...
Murray Feiss.(People; Murray Feiss Import Corp. awards employees)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Murray Feiss (New York) recognized several sales representatives during a reception at the January Dallas Market. Scott Rowland was honored for the largest increase over target volume of Luminescence sales. Sandy Priebe of Anhut & Associates was recognized for the largest ...
Villeroy & Boch Tableware.(People)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Nancy McCloskey has been appointed vice president of sales at Villeroy & Boch Tableware (Princeton, N.J.). She is responsible for ...
Robb & Stucky.(People)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Robb & Stucky (Fort Myers, Fla.) has named three new buyers. Maw Beth Walsh assumes the new role of accessory buyer, global sourcing. She reports to Mary Turschmann, director of business development. Walsh has extensive industry experience, most recently as a buyer with Dallas ...
Peggy Karr Glass.(Frank Maxwell & Associates)(Debi Wise & Associates)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... Peggy Karr Glass (Randolph, N.J) has appointed two new sales groups for California. Frank Maxwell & Associates, based in tire San Francisco Gift Center, will cover ...
Harris Marcus names Popowici as design director.(Harris Marcus Home)(Philip Georg Popowici)(Brief Article)
Mar 01, 2004 ... HARRIS MARCUS HOME has appointed Philip Georg Popowici as director of product design, replacing David Gough. Popowici is a 25-year industry veteran with extensive product design background and visual display credentials. "We are pleased to have a person of Philip's capabilities ...