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Article: New images are everything: in wall decor, the latest looks--with a fashionable influence--are what's driving sales at retail.(HOME DECOR REPORT)

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October 1, 2007
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WHILE THE SLOGAN "FRESH IS BEST" was created for the food industry, it certainly applies to the wall decor business.

Retailers that stay on top of fashion trends and keep a constant flow of goods in stores are the ones that are faring best in this challenging environment, vendors said.

"The art world is very closely related to fashion," said Gia Finamore, president of Holoma Inc., which is unveiling The Trump Art Collection online this month.

Because fashion trends change so frequently, vendors strive to keep up with new, fresh goods reflecting the current color palettes, combinations and themes.

"The velocity of product is really ...

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