HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network articles from November 2007

HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network archives from November 2007

Weathering heights.(top story)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Take $100 barrels of oil, Chinese currency politics and a weak dollar. Put them all together and they mean only one thing: price increases for home furnishings products sold in the United States. And it's...

Crate's Segal unpacking newest CB2 in New York.(news)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Gordon Segal says his second act is finally ready for the big time. This week, the iconic founder and chief executive officer of Crate & Barrel brings CB2, its younger, hipper spin-off format, here to the Big Apple. ...

Linens 'n Things finds a fresh financing deal.(news)
November 5, 2007... CLIFTON, N.J. -- A new loan could be a good thing for Linens 'n Things. The big-box home retailer, which has recorded five consecutive quarterly losses since being acquired by Apollo Management LP, now has a more favorable credit line to...

A letter to our readers.(home page)(Editorial)
November 5, 2007... Dear Readers, HFN always reports the news, but this time HFN is making the news. We are changing to meet the changing needs of our home furnishings industry readers. Over the past few months, we surveyed readers (and non-readers,...

The HFN Stock Index.(home page)
November 5, 2007... Manufacturers saw the steepest overall decline for the Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 period, failing 2.48 percent. Furniture Brands weighed down the group with a 12.29 percent decline to close at $10.78 per share following news last week that it swung to a...

Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair makes mark on global scene.(news)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW DELHI, India -- The Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair held here last month provided a clear picture not only of Indian quality and craftsmanship, but its eagerness to be a major world producer. The fair takes...

Corrections.(news)(Correction notice)
November 5, 2007... In the Oct. 15 issue of HFN, Hoover was named as a unit of Electrolux. Hoover's parent company is Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. A photo on page 40 of the Oct. 22 issue was identified incorrectly. Braun is the maker of the Pulsonic Shaver....

Trade show calendar.(Calendar)
November 5, 2007... november 6-8 The General Merchandise Show 230 Fifth Avenue New York (212) 297-2127 december 2-5 Showtime Fabric Market High Point, N.C. (336) 885-6842 itma-showtime.com january 7-10...

Moroccan moods.(trends)
November 5, 2007... Dinnerware had a global look at the New York fall tabletop market last week, as many introductions took inspiration from other regions and cultures. Morocco was one of the more prominent themes throughout, as patterns were reminiscent of the...

Safety last.(opinions: home alone 2)
November 5, 2007... The Consumer Product Safety Commission has become unsafe. No matter what end of the political spectrum you are on, you don't want lead paint in your kid's toys, you don't want to sleep on a mattress that easily catches on fire and you don't...

Thinking outside the box: product packaging moves beyond the standard and goes toward more practical options.(the markets: textiles)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Textiles companies are rethinking how they present their products, with many stepping away from the standard vinyl bag and more closely examining consumer needs. Welspun USA has come up with three new...

Survey: holidays could be happy for the industry.(the markets: textiles)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- It may seem early for Christmas tree skirts and other holiday textiles, but according to the National Retail Federation's 2007 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch US, 40.3 percent of shoppers...

Six slated to receive IFDA's Circle of Excellence awards.(the markets: textiles)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The New York chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association will hold its Circle of Excellence awards on Nov. 7 at the Union Square Ballroom in Manhattan. This year, the awards honor...

Change is on the floor: the industry adapts to customers' desire to go beyond the norm, with softer contemporary and traditional designs standing out.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SECAUCUS, N.J. -- If there is one certainty when it comes to today's consumer, it is that she keeps changing and opening up to new ideas, creating an interesting game for retailers and suppliers. James Garvey,...

Stewart piece lands guest spot on 'Today'.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- A Martha Stewart rug played a co-starring role on "Today" recently when Sarah Humphreys, Blueprint magazine's editor in chief, used the home guru's Faux Bois rug as the foundation for a "gender-neutral" bedroom. The rug is from...

Minasian ready to come to rug owners rescue.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... CHICAGO -- Minasian Rug Co. has introduced Rugs 911, a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week rug care hotline. The goal of the hotline is to provide convenient, expert advise regarding how to treat a spill on your rug immediately to avoid staining. The...

Tai Ping designing an empire with new line.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Tai Ping Carpets turned to ancient empires and their customs when bringing its new Empire Collection to fruition. Designed for Tai Ping by New York-based designer Carla Weisberg, Empire brings the...

Ohio couple wins Capel Harley.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Richard and Diana Apgar, of Middletown, Ohio, have been named the winners of Capel Rug's Harley Davidson giveaway. The bike in question, a 100th anniversary edition black-and-chrome Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200c,...

Worldly influences.(the markets: floor covering)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TUCKER, Ga. -- To keep its braid offerings fresh, Homespice Decor has introduced palettes reflective of global locales. The Budapest colorway, left, features shades of red, mustard and sage, and takes its cue from...

Dimming prospects: the lighting and decorative home market braces for a difficult holiday season and beyond.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- No, Virginia, there really isn't a Santa Claus--at least not this year. That's what some in the lighting and home decor industry fear, as the sales outlook for this holiday season and beyond is rather...

Comparison shopping nets disparity in mattresses.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- When it comes to selling mattresses, the saying, "to each his own," certainly applies, as recent visits to retailers in northern New Jersey revealed. HFN visited two full-line furniture stores--a Macy's Home Store and a Raymour...

Turning the tables: last week's New York show featured vendors defying the recent trends impacting the industry.(the markets: tabletop)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Troubles in tabletop? You'd never know it by last week's tabletop show here. Despite fourth-quarter worries and a challenging business environment overall, tabletop vendors came to market with an...

Cost of doing business rises.(the markets: tabletop)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Tabletop prices are going up next year, and vendors and retailers last week hammered out ways to make them a little more palatable to consumers. The rising costs of energy, labor and raw materials, compounded by the weak dollar...

Mark the calendar: dates for show changing in '08.(the markets: tabletop)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- In response to the majority of survey respondents who favor trade shows on weekdays, permanent showroom buildings 41 Madison and 7 W New York have changed the dates of the 2008 shows to run in a Wednesday through Sunday format. ...

Exec shuffle takes place throughout the industry.(the markets: tabletop)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- In addition to all of the product news and parties, the tabletop show has been packed with personnel changes. Lou Scala has been named president of Wedgwood, adding to his role as president of Rosenthal and chief marketing...

Spanning the globe: ethnic cookware gets mainstream to fill consumers' hunger for foreign flavor at home.(the markets: housewares)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Latino, Asian, Mediterranean: Not only are these popular cuisines people want when they're eating out, but more and more when they're eating in as well. And as they look for cookware that helps them...

New espresso machine from Saeco makes a colorful statement.(the markets: housewares)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GLENWILLOW, Ohio -- Saeco USA has declared its commitment to color with the launch of its new Odea Giro Orange espresso machine. Available in orange, the new machine represents the first endeavor into color for...

Jarden's Q3 results spur talk of records.(the markets: housewares)
November 5, 2007... RYE, N.Y. -- Jarden Corp. set yet another quarterly record in sales in the third quarter--and its chairman and chief executive officer, Martin Franklin, says the company is on course to break more records next year. The company posted...

Checkmate at CHESS.(the markets: housewares)
November 5, 2007... CHICAGO -- The International Housewares Association's annual Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) last month brought together executives from a number of the association's member companies, including vendors and retailers. The...

Newell Rubbermaid's profits rise.(the markets: housewares)
November 5, 2007... ATLANTA -- Newell Rubbermaid's planned turnaround went into high gear in the third quarter, as the company's net income rose by a whopping 56.9 percent to $170.2 million. Third-quarter sales totaled nearly $1.7 billion, up 6.4 percent over...

Retailers: Calif. fires have had minimal impact.(the markets: business & finance)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The wildfires that ravaged Southern California recently were not nearly as devastating to the region's home goods retailers. While destroying more than 2,000 homes in an area spanning from Ventura...

Premium outlet sales help boost Simon property's bottom line.(the markets: business & finance)
November 5, 2007... INDIANAPOLIS -- Retail real estate company Simon Property Group nearly doubled its sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, due in part to sales gains at its premium outlet centers. Simon recorded net income of $164.9 million for the...

Fall flings.(hfend)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The tabletop industry celebrated after hours during the fall tabletop show here last week. Crowds gathered in showrooms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, while 7 W New York held its party at the Bryant Park Grill and 41...

Can private ownership help restore restoration?(the markets: business & finance)
November 12, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- A private-equity buyer's deep pockets may be just what Restoration Hardware needs to fix its costly supply chain and ultimately position itself for profitability, analysts said. Restoration Hardware late last week entered a...

Meijer getting back to basics.(news)
November 12, 2007... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer is returning to home retailing 101: from stocking the right towel to bringing back the white sale, Robert Atteberry, Meijer's vice president of home and electronics, told HFN. The retailer that pioneered the...

A look ahead.(home page)
November 12, 2007... The Consumer Price Index for October, a key measure of inflation, will be released by the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics on Nov. 15. E-commerce sales for the third quarter of 2007 will be released by the U.S. Commerce...

A look back.(home page)
November 12, 2007... Thirty-two years ago this week, Caldor stood out as a striking exception to the rash of closures afflicting discount stores. "In 1975 the company will again reach record volume and profits," said an HFD story on Nov. 11,1975. 'The long-running...

Mediums.(home page)
November 12, 2007... "So Chic" By Margaret Russell $40, 240 pages Filipacchi Publishing [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who better than Elle Decor Editor in Chief Margaret Russell, along with other editors at the magazine, to tell us how the rich and...

The HFN Stock Index.(home page)
November 12, 2007... Manufacturers weighed down the HFN Index for the Nov. 1 to 8 period with a 3.62 percent decline. Lifetime Brands led the fall with a 20.64 percent decline to $12.69 per share. Its shares slid last week following news that it reduced its 2007...

Deichman leaving post at Ralph Lauren home.(news)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Barbara Deichman will leave her position as president of Ralph Lauren Home, effective Dec. 14, retiring from the home furnishings business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Polo Ralph Lauren released no information about a possible...

CB2'S big apple debut.(news)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crate & Barrel took the wraps off its first CB2 unit in New York last week. The store, in Manhattan's trendy SoHo neighborhood, featured a breadth of home goods with a younger, hipper and more modern edge than its...

The Fashion 50: in style and on target: HFN's Fashion 50 are home's most influential trendsetters.(top story)
November 12, 2007... When Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly character in "The Devil Wears Prada" tells her new and fashion-naive assistant that the sweater she is wearing is the result of a complex series of events orchestrated by a cast of characters too numerous to...

It's Martha's world (we're just living in it).(trends)
November 12, 2007... Martha Stewart has got the home business covered. The domestic diva's products blanket the discount and department store channels at Kmart and Macy's, and she just spread her wings to Costco with a new food line. Stewart's influence over the...

Homeless.(opinions: home alone 2)
November 12, 2007... Farewell, House & Garden. We'll miss you. The business of magazine publishing, just as with almost any other business segment out there, is going through enormous upheaval. People are getting their information in radically different ways,...

Covering the spread: as rising costs and dollar devaluation make an impact in home, the bedding industry is expected to hold steady.(Forecast: BEDDING)
November 12, 2007... ALTHOUGH A NUMBER OF HARSH economic factors, from the devaluation of the U.S. dollar to rising gas prices, are affecting both prices and overall sales, industry experts maintain the bedding industry will weather the storm. "It's an...

Charities aid California fire victims.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Two charities, Kids in Distressed Situations and Fashion Delivers, are collecting blankets, pillows, fabric and other new home textiles products to distribute to the victims of the Southern California wildfires. The affiliated...

It's Showtime for Merrimac, Wearbest rollouts.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Merrimac Textiles and Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills are set to unveil new products at the Showtime fabric fair in High Point, N.C. Merrimac, the piece goods division of Barrow Industries, has introduced the Premier Collection by...

The HFPA prepares for busy times ahead.(opinions)
November 12, 2007... As the premier association of the home fashion products industry, the Home Fashion Products Association has been fulfilling its mission to advance the growth of the global home fashion products industry by setting standards for excellence...

1 D. Porthault.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 D. Porthault D. Porthault's Dentelle de Tulipe bed linens come in white cotton voile printed with black and a contrasting black cotton sateen printed with white. A sheet set, duvet cover and pillow cases are...

2 Frieling.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Frieling Frieling's new Zilotex dish towels are infused with naturally anti-bacterial sliver particles, which neutralize up to 99.97 percent of bacteria. The collection also includes a kitchen, floor and bath...

3 Plain Mary.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Plain Mary Baby apparel and accessories online retailer Plain Mary has created its first bedding collection, Kensington Baby Bedding, which is made from hand-quilted micro-suede that can be monogrammed. The...

4 Yves Delorme.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4 Yves Delorme Yves Delorme's Heritage tablecloth has a French feel that's modernized with rich, saturated color. yvesdelorme.comt

5 Highland Court.(the markets: textiles)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5 Highland Court The Philip Gorrivan Collection for Highland Court is a new five-book set of woven fabrics that debuted on Nov. 8. Gorrivan, a Manhattan designer, is known for updated twists on tailored looks....

Shades of things to come in bedding.(FORECAST: BEDDING)
November 12, 2007... THE BEDDING FORECAST IS SUNNY WITH A LOT of color, according to industry design experts. "Color is becoming more cheerful," said Aaron Stewart, creative director of Sferra. "We're using bright and bold colors more and more." Ankasa...

Easy as A + C: renowned artist pair designs its first rug collection for Nyingzemo with the line reflecting influences in sculpture and photography.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Artists Anthony Aziz and Sammy Cucher have turned their creative minds to the task of rug design. The duo has been working as a collaborative art team since 1991, but this marks their first rug...

Eco-friendly Shaw hardwood gets featured in show home.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... ATLANTA -- Shaw's eco-friendly Epic hardwood is featured in one of three show homes built here by Traditional Home magazine. Now open for tours, the trio of townhomes was created to bring the ideas and inspiration of the magazine's pages to...

1 Lizz Greer.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Lizz Greer Ready for the season, Lizz Greer's design drifts maple leaves on a geometric grid. lizzgreer.com

2 Liora Manne.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... 2 Liora Manne Designer Liora Manne puts the warmth in the sunrise with the Zen Wave rug in amber. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] lioramanne.com

3 Sharda.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... 3 Sharda Shading and multiple levels of texture make Sharda's rich red bloom come to life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] shardaindia.com

4 Bashian.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... 4 Bashian New designs for Bashian's Serenity Collection aim to bring a sense of peace to the home. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] bashianrug.com

5 Donald Trump.(the markets: floor covering)
November 12, 2007... 5 Donald Trump Miresco Decorative Rugs adds elegant bordered designs to the Donald's collection. miresco.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Karastan plays tag with decorating tips.(floor covering)
November 12, 2007... DALTON, Ga. -- Karastan has created coordinate rug tags as a merchandising tool to benefit both retailers and consumers. The goal of the tags is to ease the complexity of cross-promoting for the dealer and take the guesswork out of coordinated...

Armstrong promotes accident resistance.(floor covering)
November 12, 2007... LANCASTER, Pa. -- Armstrong's new consumer print advertising campaign is looking to attract homeowners based on the quality assurances wood must go through to become an Armstrong floor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The national ads use humor...

Crystallizing plans: Swarovski U.S. Holdings aims for dominance in the premium market with its purchase of Schonbek Worldwide Lighting.(the markets: furniture & lighting)(Company overview)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. -- Swarovski U.S. Holding's purchase late last month of Schonbek Worldwide Lighting creates a powerful combination of brands and products in the premium crystal market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Hinkley Lighting buys assets of high-end firm Fredrick Ramond.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
November 12, 2007... CLEVELAND -- Hinkley Lighting has purchased the inventory, designs and rights to the name Fredrick Ramond from the estate of Fred R. Glassman. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, was expected to close on Friday, Nov. 9, Rick...

New convention format works for Lighting One.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
November 12, 2007... GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The new annual convention format for the Lighting One buying cooperative won praise from members and suppliers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Held for the first time apart from the Dallas Lighting Market in January,...

Minka Aire.
November 12, 2007... MINKA AIRE, a Minka Group company, has signed a deal to design and manufacture ceiling fans, table fans, freestanding fans, room dehumidifiers and portable radiant heaters for Kathy Ireland Worldwide. Kathy Ireland Home by Minka Aire will debut...

W.A.C. Lighting.
November 12, 2007... W.A.C. LIGHTING is expanding its corporate headquarters and East Coast warehousing and distribution center by adding a second building in Garden City, N.Y. That building, which measures more than 35,000 square feet, will be used for...

Emess Design.
November 12, 2007... EMESS DESIGN has hired two salespeople. Alex Crumpler was named regional sales manager, responsible for managing sales in key accounts, including Linens 'n Things, Bed Bath & Beyond and other accounts in the East. Crumpler formerly served in a...

Some entertaining options: event planners Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison have launched their Party Confidential line with HSN.(the markets: tabletop)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Lara Shriftman and Elizabeth Harrison, event planners to the stars, have brought their entertaining style to the rest of the population, having launched their exclusive tabletop collection with HSN on...

C.R. Gibson now in fold of CSS Industries.(the markets: tabletop)
November 12, 2007... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- CSS Industries, maker of seasonal paper and gift products, has purchased C.R. Gibson, the stationery and photo album company that owns Burnes Home Accents, for an undisclosed sum. C.R. Gibson will remain a stand-alone...

Survey: here comes the newest bride.(the markets: tabletop)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Bridal magazine Publisher Katherine Rizzuto offered the tabletop industry "five must-dos for marketers" in approaching the newest crop of brides at a seminar during the tabletop show here last month. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

New York show saw Luigi Bormioli go green with line.(the markets: tabletop)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Glass manufacturer Luigi Bormioli went green at the recent tabletop market here, introducing its line of 100 percent recycled glassware in six SKUs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Available in the company's basic shapes and...

Among temporaries: Merchandise Mart adding more space at 7 W.(the markets: tabletop)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. will offer 18,000 square feet of temporary space at 7 W New York, beginning with the tabletop show next April. The 11th-floor, "gallery-esque" space is being billed as an opportunity for vendors...

Margarita marketing to the max: the drink's popularity has spurred some vendors to offer dedicated makers, while others position their blenders as capable.(the markets: housewares)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Margaritas have become one of the most popular mixed drinks, so manufacturers of kitchen electrics are stirring up some of that business for themselves. Vendors such as Jarden and The Helman Group...

Shaken and stirred: Waring's Professional Martini Maker bows.(the markets: housewares)
November 12, 2007... STAMFORD, Conn. -- The margarita isn't the only beverage getting attention from the small electrics industry. The old-fashioned martini of James Bond and long-business-lunch fame now has a dedicated product available at retail. Waring has...

Hamilton Beach tacks on profit, optimistic about holiday season.(the markets: housewares)
November 12, 2007... CLEVELAND -- Remaining in the NACCO Industries fold, Hamilton Beach registered a strong third quarter and appears to be ready for what is shaping up to be an uncertain retail environment for the remainder of the year. The housewares unit,...

More ads are adding up: vac makers are stepping up their efforts to promote their products.(Forecast: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... VACUUM MAKERS ARE NOTCHING up their advertising efforts as they compete for share with higher-price-point models. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Floor care competition is less and less based on pricing and more on innovative features,...

Vac makers taking on new pet projects: as the number of pet owners in the U.S. continues to grow, manufacturers are hoping to clean up with these potential customers.(FORECAST: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... HEADING INTO 2008, VACUUM MAKERS' newest pet project to grab a growing consumer niche is pet cleanup. With pet owners in the United States at 71 million and climbing, floor care manufacturers are hoping to capitalize on these potential...

1 Dirt Devil.(FORECAST: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Dirt Devil The Dirt Devil Kurv, the latest installment in Karim Rashid's sleek and modern designer hand vacuum collection, is available in four tones: choco-latte, harvest wheat, harbor sky and spice....

2 Electrolux.(FORECAST: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Electrolux Electrolux's Ergorapido 2-in-1 stick vacuum features a lightweight cordless design, cyclonic suction, in-stand accessories, a Snap 'n Clean filter and a high-performance nozzle. ...

3 Dyson.(FORECAST: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 Dyson Dyson's Stowaway canister vacuum has a hose that wraps away and on-board tools to allow for easy storage in tight spaces. dyson.com

4 Miele.(FORECAST: FLOOR CARE)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4 Miele Miele's S5 canister vacuum series includes six models in colors that reflect design trends from retro Java Green and Capri Blue to classic Polar Ice to premium Silver. The vacuums have a unique...

Advertising push from LG puts the spotlight on white goods.(the markets: major appliances)
November 12, 2007... ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- LG Electronics, in a bid to further spark step-up sales, launched its first major U.S. integrated advertising campaign for white goods. LG kicked off the initial two-month, $20 million phase of its appliances...