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ART attendees tackle 3 Naples stores with retail makeover exercise.
July 1, 2009... By Jenny Heinzen York At the May Accessories Resource Team conference, attendees took part in Naples Rejuvenated, an exercise working with three local stores to rework their displays and develop a marketing plan for each. The participating stores were Peach Tree Designs, BJ Kileys at...

Lamp and lighting vendors focus on products to stay competitive.
July 1, 2009... By Jenny Heinzen York Lamp and lighting vendors say they are weathering the economic storm with some serious strategic planning in product development, inventory management and customer relationships. At Sterling, about a third of the company's sales come from lamps and lighting,...

Moe's Home Collection moves its wholesale division to Washington state.(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Jenny Heinzen York Moe's Home Collection has relocated its wholesale division from Fremont, Calif., to Sumner, Wash., to be closer to its headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company produces case goods, upholstery and accessories and also has a retail division with five...

John Haste joins new Elk Lighting division.
July 1, 2009... Staff Pennsylvania-based Elk Lighting has appointed John M. Haste to the position of vice president of its new portable and accessories division, Dimond. Haste was formerly vice president of sales for Imax Corporation. He is the current vice president and acting treasurer of the Gift...

Jane Seymour, Capel Rugs create partnership.
July 1, 2009... Staff Capel Rugs is teaming up with Jane Seymour Designs to launch a co-branded line of rugs in the casual category. During the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, visitors are invited to a special luncheon and book signing with Seymour at Capel's showroom on July 13 between 11...