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

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

Will food cleaners be the next meal ticket?(top story)
September 3, 2007... NEW YORK -- High-tech food-cleaning products are ready for their closeup. The new product segment is already getting lots of attention. With numerous introductions and consumers being increasingly aware of what they eat, conditions may be...

A look ahead.(home page)
September 3, 2007... The China International Furniture Expo will be held at the New International Furniture Expo in Shanghai, China, from Sept. 12 to 15. The Boston Gift Show will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Sept. 15 to 18. ...

A look back.(home page)
September 3, 2007... Seventeen years ago this week, Dayton Hudson experimented with an untested merchandising idea: provide the same environment for both upscale and lower-priced offerings. "We feel that our customers today are looking for a quality product that is...

Mediums.(home page)
September 3, 2007... House & Garden surveyed 20,000 design professionals online for Designers' Best 07, its unprecedented online survey. Below are some of the preferred brands for the great outdoors. Designer favorites for great design and function in outdoor...

The HFN Stock Index.(home page)
September 3, 2007... Retailers led the HFN Index for the Aug. 23 to 30 period with a 1.41 percent increase. Williams-Sonoma Inc., despite a second-quarter profit slump, saw an 11.14 percent stock rise to close at $33.13 per share on news that it lifted its...

Bloomie's B Home catalog touting the fashion angle.(news)
September 3, 2007... NEW YORK -- Bloomingdale's new fall home catalog gleams like a magazine and reflects the tony chain's thrust to move in fashion synch with its apparel business. Dubbed B Home, the 63-page book unveils a new black and white theme and...

Williams-Sonoma Inc's Q2 net rises; Pottery Barn improving.(news)
September 3, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- With Pottery Barn's performance responding positively to the company's turnaround initiatives, Williams-Sonoma Inc. saw net revenues increase 4.1 percent for the second quarter to $859.4 million, versus $825.5 million for the...

Correction.(news)(Correction notice)
September 3, 2007... In the Alfresco Ambience Special Promotional Section that ran in the Aug. 20 issue of HFN, a product was incorrectly identified. The Moose print chair and ottoman on page 40 is from Woolrich.

Martha, Martha, Martha!(the martha watch)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How important is the Martha Stewart Collection to Macy's? For the first time in its history, the department store has devoted all 36 windows and 26 awnings of its Herald Square store to one product line: the Martha...

ARTS Awards finalists announced.(news)
September 3, 2007... DALLAS -- Finalists have been named for the 19th Annual ARTS Awards for excellence in decorative accessories design, sales and retailing. The ARTS Awards, hosted by Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team, are presented...

Trade show calendar.(Calendar)
September 3, 2007... september 5-7 General Merchandise Show 230 Fifth Ave. New York (212) 297-2127 7-10 MACEF-International Home Show Fondazione Fiera Milano Milan, Italy 011-39-02-485501 fmi.it/macef 7-10 ABC Kids...

Boston Gift Show[R].(GLM BUSINESS BRIEFS)
September 3, 2007... The Boston Gift Show is unique among industry shows, with a universe of exhibitors that extends well beyond the typical gift category manufacturers find at most other shows. The September 2007 market will feature the Show's first Rhode Island...

Global Home Decor[TM].(GLM BUSINESS BRIEFS)
September 3, 2007... Making its debut in 2008, Global Home Decor will connect businesses with thousands of market buyers looking to source home products from offshore suppliers. It is a cost-effective way to gain entry to the growing multi-billion dollar U.S. home...

The Gourmet Housewares Show[R].(GLM BUSINESS BRIEFS)
September 3, 2007... The Gourmet Housewares Show is the only industry event to focus on high-end cookware, electrics, gadgets, tabletop and kitchen textiles. It draws exhibitors and buyers who understand their customers' love of food and entertaining--those who...

International Contemporary Furniture Fair[R]--Materials Matter[R].(GLM BUSINESS BRIEFS)
September 3, 2007... North America's singular showcase for contemporary design, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) draws the most intrepid seekers of design truth and design trends to an extraordinary exhibition of the most inspired models of...

Fall preview: what's up.(trends)
September 3, 2007... The calendar may say Jan. 1 is the start of the new year, but for many people, it's fall when things really change: The school year starts, the new TV shows debut, even the car makers roll out their new models. It's the same thing in the home...

Pogo goes to China.(opinions: home alone 2)
September 3, 2007... Amid all of the hysteria over the rash of unsafe products coming out of China recently, just about everyone seems to have forgotten one very critical piece of the story. Sure, the Chinese factories are cutting corners, using substandard...

Textiles week wraps up first run; exhibitors for the most part reported solid traffic at the inaugural event held in New York.(the markets: textiles)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- George Little Management's New York Home Textiles Week has come and gone, and exhibitors report being happy overall with the inaugural show. "There were large groups of buyers at New York that stopped...

Making the call for cohesiveness.(opinions)
September 3, 2007... It's no secret that the home fashions industry has undergone significant changes in recent years. In fact, major changes began in the mid-1980s when the American mills were merged or acquired into the "Big 3." Having started my career in this...

Window of opportunity: manufacturers expect fashion and niche sectors to help maintain sales momentum in the window coverings segment.(WINDOW COVERINGS REPORT)
September 3, 2007... SALES IN THE WINDOW COVERINGS category grew by about 2.6 percent between 2005 and 2006, and while experts are optimistic that growth will remain steady, many caution that business is still tough. "The second half should be OK, with spring...

The conservation approach: energy-saving window coverings make a comeback.(WINDOW COVERINGS REPORT)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ALTHOUGH MANY CONSUMERS ARE still holding tight to their wallets due to the rise in energy costs, there's at least one sector of the industry that's benefiting from the increased price of...

Holly Hunt moves into area rugs.(the markets: floor covering)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Holly Hunt has added area rugs to the roster of products carried in her showrooms across the country. The rugs are handmade by craftsmen in Nepal. Each rug in the collection has at least 25 percent silk content,...

The old man and Loloi: the manufacturer is set to roll out its Ernest Hemingway Collection of outdoor area rugs.(the markets: floor covering)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DALLAS -- Loloi Rugs is growing its offering of licensed goods with the introduction of a collection of outdoor area rugs under the banner of the Ernest Hemingway Collection. The line is scheduled to debut at the...

Mohawk gives its new Greenworks environmental initiative the green light.(the markets: floor covering)
September 3, 2007... DALTON, Ga. -- Mohawk Industries has made a move to promote its green operations and products with a new brochure and campaign to get the message to its customers--and their customers as well. Jim Quist, vice president of sales for Mohawk,...

Outside influences: at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market, patio furniture vendors to stress the 'new'.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- New materials and colors, new options for smaller retailers and new price ranges and inspirations for design: These are what buyers at the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market can look...

Trends, strategies among topics highlighting '07 ART Conference.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
September 3, 2007... PASADENA, Calif. -- Many ideas emerged at the Accessories Resource Team's 2007 ART Conference, which drew more than 120 home decor industry members to the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel. The agenda of insightful speakers and trend...

Mattress firm expands reach with latest buy.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
September 3, 2007... HOUSTON -- With its plan to acquire Mattress Pro, a San Antonio-based retail chain, Mattress Firm has taken yet another step toward becoming a national specialty retailer of mattresses. When finalized, the purchase will boost Mattress...

For good measure: portion-control dinnerware from a variety of companies is providing healthy guidance for dieters.(the markets: tabletop)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- With obesity and diabetes--even in children becoming greater public concerns, portion-control dinnerware gives consumers guidance on meal sizes. These products use lines and graphics to divide the...

Plenty on the Plate for Nambe: bigger showroom, new lines.(the markets: tabletop)
September 3, 2007... SANTA FE, N.M. -- New categories and expanded lines have led tabletop company Nambe to more than double its showroom in the 41 Madison building in New York, where it has been for more than 14 years. Now measuring 2,700 square feet, the...

Kolo opens two album bars; web service is in the picture.(the markets: tabletop)
September 3, 2007... HARTFORD, Conn. -- With the digital photography industry exploding and camera prices dropping, many consumers are taking more pictures than ever. But the amount of shoeboxes and drawers filled with photos and CDs is also growing, along with the...

Colin Cowie launches exclusive line on HSN.(the markets: tabletop)
September 3, 2007... ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Entertaining expert Colin Cowie will bring his signature style to HSN for the holidays, as he launches an exclusive line of holiday, tabletop and accessories at the retailer this October. Debuting six themed lines, the...

Slatkin introduces Scentport home-fragrance system.(the markets: tabletop)
September 3, 2007... NEW YORK -- Harry Slatkin, president and founder of Slatkin & Co. and president of home design, Limited Brands, has announced the release of Slatkin & Co.'s Scentport, a new home-fragrance delivery system available this fall at retailer Bath &...

Time differences: clock manufacturers are looking for new ways to add style and function to the category.(THE CLOCK REPORT)
September 3, 2007... NEW YORK -- As the clock industry continues to evolve from time-keeping devices to decorative wall and desk accessories, vendors are looking for more ways to bring new design and innovation to the category. With sales in the category still...

Storage sources group gears for ramped-up trade show.(the markets: housewares)
September 3, 2007... NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- As the Storage Sources Group prepares for its semiannual trade show in Orlando, Fla., the retail association is gearing up for its largest gathering yet. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 17-year-old association now...

Remington cuts into the young men market with Code shaver.(the markets: housewares)
September 3, 2007... MADISON, Wis. -- With the recent launch of its Code shaver, Remington is gambling that it can turn college-age and young adult men into customers for the long haul. The new shaver features a dual-stage cutting system that includes the...

The front of the front-load line: fashion and technology help LG Electronics clean up.(the markets: major appliances)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -- LG Electronics USA, only four years after stepping into the laundry arena in the United States, has grabbed the number-one market-share slot in front-load laundry revenues. LG, according...

Midtier sales for NECO rise amid slowdown in white goods.(the markets: major appliances)
September 3, 2007... WAYNE, N.J. -- Northeast regional buying group NECO Alliance has so far this year seen gains in midtier appliance sales, a white goods segment that has otherwise faced challenges due to the housing slowdown. The buying group's independent...

Credit crunch likely to deflate retail LBO activity: the current crisis has hindered low-cost debt funding, which could possibly put a stop on private deals for the short-term.(FINANCIAL REPORT)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE WAVE OF RETAIL LEVERAGED buyouts may be quelled for the time being as the current credit crunch has forced banks to clamp down on lending needed to finance these deals. The credit crunch came to a head last...

Licensed to thrive.(hf end)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hearst celebrated home furnishings brand extensions, including furniture and textiles, of its Country Living, CosmoGirl and Seventeen magazines at a License to Inspire party on Aug. 14.

A work of ART.(hf end)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Accessories Resource Team was "Puttin' on the Ritz" at its annual ART Conference in Pasadena, Calif., last month, hosting atop hat, tails and tiara party where partygoers dressed as their favorite silver-screen...

Raising the curtain.(hf end)
September 3, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hunter Douglas held its first-ever International Alliance Conference earlier this summer at the Colorado Convention Center. More than 3,000 aligned retail dealers from around the globe gathered to see a comprehensive...

Gottschalks getting away from home in strategic shift.(news)
September 10, 2007... FRESNO, Calif. -- Shoppers won't find a display bed or towel wall at any of the new stores Gottschalks opens as it ramps up expansion. That's because the West Coast department store chain is exiting the bed and bath business in all of its...

Striking while the cast iron is hot.(the markets: housewares)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Cast iron has found a place in the modern home, and, with new features and conveniences, it's not your grandma's cookware. Innovations such as pre seining, a wider breadth of price points and colors,...

A look ahead.(home page)
September 10, 2007... The Boston Gift Show will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Sept. 15 to 18. The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market will be held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago from Sept. 17 to 21. The...

A look back.(home page)
September 10, 2007... Eleven years ago this week, a specialty store known as Lechters emerged as the nation's second-largest housewares retailer, after Williams-Sonoma, with annual sales of $432 million. "Lechters is about convenience," a vendor told HFN on Sept....

Mediums.(home page)
September 10, 2007... Bloomingdale's Little Pink Book is designed to build awareness and raise funds during October's National Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Little Pink Book includes inspiring stories from well-known cancer survivors and products that benefit...

The HFN stock index.(home page)
September 10, 2007... Manufacturers led the HFN Index for the Aug. 30 to Sept. 6 period with a 1.50 percent gain. Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. was one of the top gainers with a 7.32 percent increase to close at $78.87 per share on news that it is maintaining its...

Alan Greenberg, co-founder of CCA Global, dies at 64.(news)(Obituary)
September 10, 2007... MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Alan Greenberg, co-founder, co-chairman and co-chief executive officer of CCA Global Partners, died following a battle with cancer. He was 64. The company described Greenberg as a floor covering retailer by birth,...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 10, 2007... In the story, "Bloomie's B Home Catalog Touting the Fashion Angle" in the Sept. 3 issue, tabletop pieces were misidentified. The modern, black-and-white patterned tabletop pieces are from various vendors, such as Paper Products Designs and...

Iconix buying Official Pillowtex.(news)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- Iconix Brand Group Inc., which already owns a portfolio of fashion brands, jumped head-first into the home category last week with plans to purchase Official Pillowtex LLC, which owns the Cannon, Royal Velvet Fieldcrest and Charisma...

NACCO's Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Spinoff halted as company cites volatility in marketplace.(news)
September 10, 2007... CLEVELAND -- NACCO Industries said it will not spin off its Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex subsidiary, but speculation by industry watchers has suggested that the situation for the housewares vendor is still up in the air. The...

Shelter from the housing storm.(top story)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The shelter books have been sheltered thus far from the meltdown in the housing market, and publishers have put in place multi-platform marketing plans and editorial packages to keep it that way. ...

Sears Holdings' Q2 profit tumbles on sales declines, eroding margins.(news)(Financial report)
September 10, 2007... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp.'s profit fell about 40 percent for the second quarter ended Aug. 4, driven in part by continued same-store sales declines and eroding gross margins on high promotional activity. The department...

Ex-Bloomie's CEO launches investment firm.(news)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- Marvin Traub, former longtime chairman and chief executive officer of Bloomingdale's, has formed TSM Capital, an investment company aimed at luxury brands and retailers with in the home, apparel, accessories, cosmetics and jewelry...

Cost Plus widens loss; CFO departs.(news)
September 10, 2007... OAKLAND, Calif. -- Cost Plus World Market widened its net loss for the second quarter ended Aug. 4, due in part to a mounting same-store sales decline. The retailer had an $18 million loss for the quarter, or 81 cents per diluted share,...

Fed: consumers now in debt for $2.46 trillion.(news)
September 10, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Consumer indebtedness rose another 6.5 percent in June over May, reaching nearly $2.46 trillion at an annual rate, excluding home mortgage loans. The increase followed a May rise of 7.9 percent. Most of the increase, about 63...

Trade show calendar.
September 10, 2007... september 7-10 MACEF-International Home Show Fondazione Fiera Milano Milan, Italy 011-39-02-485501 fmi.it/macef 7-10 ABC Kids Expo Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas (210) 691-4848 7-11 Maison &...

Let the sunshine in.(trends)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gas prices may go up and down, and electricity runs at a high during the summer months, but sunlight converted into solar power is an abundant and free alternative. Previously seen in consumer electronics and outdoor...

B+ for M&M.(opinions: home alone 2)
September 10, 2007... This is by no means a final report card, but I couldn't wait any longer to talk about the Martha Stewart program at Macy's. Like a kid on Christmas morning, it's time to unwrap this baby. Certainly all the anticipation and hype surrounding...

Cut from a different cloth.(the markets: textiles)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Basic bedding is anything but basic these days. At the August New York Home Fashions Market, companies showed a slew of pillow protectors, mattress covers and the like that they...

Nancy Koltes at home expands to new markets.(the markets: textiles)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- This fall, textiles designer Nancy Koltes is doubling the number of her Nancy Koltes at Home stores by opening three new locations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Laguna Beach, Calif., store is slated to open in September; the...

Shades of things to come from Chilewich.(the markets: textiles)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chilewich Sultan LLC is entering the window business. The company has signed a new licensing agreement, its first ever, with The Shade Store, an online and catalog retailer of window treatments. The custom collection...

Scalamandre names Iommazzo president in a first for company.(the markets: textiles)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- Robert J. Iommazzo has big plans for family-owned Scalamandre Silks Inc. Iommazzo, Scalamandre's new president and the first non-family member to hold an executive leadership position with the company, wants to increase its...

Nourison's net gains.(the markets: floor covering)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Nourison has launched a new Web site designed to modernize the Web experience for the user by providing easier navigation for consumers to view collections and for dealers to log in and place...

A Pooch's Paradise: Manne gives pets the designer treatment.(the markets: floor covering)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- Just in time for High Point Market, designer Liora Manne has not only expanded her offerings of rugs and home decor accessories for people, but has given their four-legged friends a colorful boost as well with a series of pet...

Couristan names Codella senior VP; restructures sales division by region.(the markets: floor covering)
September 10, 2007... FORT LEE, N.J. -- Couristan has restructured its residential sales division to accommodate growth of national accounts, the company said, a move that prompted the naming of Steve Codella to the newly created position of senior vice president of...

Shaw's fall program lineup gets into gear with Kathy Ireland, Anso events.(the markets: floor covering)
September 10, 2007... DALTON, Ga. -- Shaw continues its run of autumn sales programs with the fifth annual Kathy Ireland Fall Flooring Days promotion and the sixth annual Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale. The Kathy Ireland promotion will carry on until Oct. 15,...

Talking points.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PASADENA, Calif. -- The world of accessory retailing can be an exciting joyride, but it's full of pitfalls and disappointments, too. A consistent lack of communication, whether it's between the retailer and his...

ART unveiling new initiatives upon anniversary.(the markets: furniture & lighting)
September 10, 2007... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Accessories Resource Team marks its 20th year in existence this year and has many new initiatives for the decorative accessories industry it serves. At 223 members, ART enjoys the most diverse membership it's had,...

HDM Furniture Industries Inc.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 10, 2007... JEFF YOUNG has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Furniture Brand International's high-end division, HDM Furniture Industries Inc. Furniture Brands also said that William G. "Skipper" Holliman has stepped into the role of...

The Bedding Center.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 10, 2007... THE BEDDING CENTER at High Point Market has been expanded and relocated to the first floor of Plaza Suites for the next edition of the market, Oct. 1 to 7. Having launched the Bedding Center in the spring to re-establish the High Point Market...

Currey & Company.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 10, 2007... BARRY E. WABLER has been named president of Currey & Com-pany, reporting to Robert Currey, chief executive officer and founder. He succeeds Marion Kelly, who will act as a consultant in a sales and marketing capacity, according to a company...

Nancy Corzine.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 10, 2007... NANCY CORZINE, interior designer and furniture and fabric entrepreneur, will open her first flagship retail location in Palm Beach, Fla., in November. The 2,000-square-foot space will house a rotating collection of her furniture and lighting...

Art Van Furniture.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 10, 2007... ROBERT PRICE has joined Art Van Furniture as vice president of merchandising, effective Aug. 27. In his new role, Price leads Art Van's buying staff and provides direction for merchandise selection and assortment mix. He reports to Gary Van...

Industry's pace set at slow: factors such as retail consolidation and changed consumer lifestyles contributed to minimal growth.(TABLETOP REPORT)
September 10, 2007... IT WAS ANOTHER FLAT YEAR FOR tabletop--sales inched up 2.5 percent to $4.9 billion in 2006, according to HFN estimates--but that does not begin to tell the story of what is ailing the category. In fact, many vendors are probably celebrating...

What goes upstairs, must go downstairs: businesses in the two dinnerware categories have been combining, as upscale and traditional start to make a comeback.(TABLETOP REPORT)
September 10, 2007... THE UPSTAIRS BUSINESS IS GOING through an upheaval of sorts, as the upstairs and downstairs dinnerware businesses have been blending more, vendors say. In addition, fine dinnerware may be making a comeback, along with the more traditional...

Breaking the glass ceiling: While feeling the impact of energy cost hikes, the glassware category has benefited from casualization and its recycling capacity.
September 10, 2007... THOUGH GLASSWARE, LIKE OTHER CATEGORIES, has been affected by rising energy costs, it has also benefited from such trends as casualization. And new categories for glass, such as food storage, have also been on the rise. Rising costs will...

Falling flatware: the category faces an uphill climb as costs continue to soar.(TABLETOP REPORT)
September 10, 2007... WHEN CONSIDERING THE STATE OF FLATWARE business in 2006, Jerry Nardone, vice president of merchandising and sales for Godinger's flatware division, suggested, 'gust write 'poor.'" Indeed, a category that was riding high for a few years came...

Sensing a pattern: NPD ranks top sellers in 2006.(TABLETOP REPORTY)
September 10, 2007... AT HFN'S REQUEST, market research firm NPD Group tabulated the top-selling patterns in each tabletop subcategory in 2006. The results are based on unit sales. A handful of manufacturers dominate the rankings, and the overall list points to the...

Imports hold steady despite outside factors.(TABLETOP REPORT)
September 10, 2007... THE IMPORT/EXPORT TRADE IN tabletop has remained fairly steady, despite fluctuations in energy costs and currency exchange: two factors that took a significant toll on business across the board last year. The two biggest imported tabletop...

Scalpel company cuts into gadget business.(the markets: housewares)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] REDDING, Calif. -- Drawing upon 20 years of expertise in surgical scalpels, plus the president's passion for gourmet food, Lassen Scientific has launched a line of kitchen gadgets under its new division, Van Vacter....

Le Creuset adds stainless-steel line.(the markets: housewares)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHARLESTON, N.C. -- After offering consumers cast iron and other cookware for more than 80 years, Le Creuset has bowed its new stainless-steel line at retail. Made of a three-ply construction with a pure aluminum...

Nespresso looks for Essenza line to be a runway hit at fashion week.(the markets: housewares)
September 10, 2007... NEW YORK -- Nespresso has ventured into a new realm of introducing products with the unveiling of the Essenza collection at the New York City Fashion Week show. The company slated an exhibition of the collection during the Mercedes-Benz...

Haier's global mission.(the markets: major appliances)
September 10, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QUINGDAO, China -- Haier Group is on the acquisition hunt in efforts to boost its global white goods presence. Zhang Ruimin, the Chinese major appliance giant's chairman, in mid-July said the company expects to...