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Article: Suppliers Optimistic Heading into Market.
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- Home Textiles Today
- Article date:
- July 6, 2009
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By Cecile B. Corral
Atlanta-- The July International Area Rug Market is typically slower than its January predecessor each year. But because the economy was at such a low point six months ago and so many retailers reluctant to write orders -- or in some cases, even make an appearance -- this month's event might prove stronger by comparison.
Suppliers surveyed by HTT agreed their appointment books are thin but possibly stronger than they were in January, giving them hope for new business in the second half of 2009.
"There is more energy now than in January because I see most of the buyers looking to buy," said Cyrus Yaraghi, vp, Port Washington, ...