Article: Arlee's ready to buy: reportedly in talks to purchase Decor.(Arlee Home Fashions Inc. may buy Decor Home Fashions)

NEW YORK--Arlee Home Fashions Inc., a $70 million supplier of decorative pillows and other home accessories, is negotiating to buy a table linen company.

"We will have an announcement about our table linen acquisition in a few weeks," said Bud Frankle, president. He did not disclose the name of the company.

Industry sources said Arlee has been having on-and-off talks with Decor Home Fashions and that the company was for sale. Gene Baranoff, Decor's chairman and chief executive, would not comment.

The fast-growing 12-year-old Arlee supplies decorative pillows, chair pads, curtains, slipcovers, and most recently, bedding. Placemats, napkins and table ...

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