Home Accents Today articles from January 2002

Home Accents Today archives from January 2002

We're starting fresh. (From The Editor).(Editorial)
January 1, 2002... Happy New Year. After the struggles, shocks and sadness of 2001, it seems right somehow to start this first 2002 column with that heartfelt greeting from all of us. Happy New Year. As you read this, you're at market or getting...

Demand for one-of-a-kind art spurs growth in art market. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licencing marketing).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CONSUMER ART SALES GREW to $31.7 billion in 2000, increasing 6% from the previous year's $29.9 billion total, based on a Unity Marketing report. "Consumer interest in art has never been higher," said Pam Danziger, president of Unity...

Whereoware offers incentives. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licencing marketing).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TECHNOLOGY provider Whereoware is kicking-off the new year with a trio of incentive programs for home, lighting and gift retailers placing orders through its B2B Web site. The incentives, timed to coincide with the winter market buying...

Shoppers appreciate sales people who help, resent those who won't. (News: retailing manufacturing internet licencing marketing).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SHOPPERS RESENT IT when retail sales people refuse to try to help them but remember good customer service, recent shopping mall surveys showed. Nearly 30% of consumers responded that the phrase "It's not my department" annoys them most...

Teens, 'tweens express their own styles. (News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TODAY'S BUDDING TEEN-AGERS represent an estimated 31 million budding consumers, one of the nation's fastest growing segments. A recent American Furniture Manufacturers Association survey of 500 children in 4th through 9th grades gave a...

Apogee expands into mirrors. (News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... APOGEE ART SERVICES has expanded its framed art business to include 150 mirror designs available in hand-painted, cast, carved, stained and stamped leather finished frames. "We want to be a full resource for any given customer and present...

Decorize reports strong revenue growth. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... SMALL RETAILERS PLAY a key role in the strong revenue growth of direct sourcing provider Decorize Inc. Since its launch a year ago, the number of retailers connected to Far East sources through the Decorize.com division has grown to 4,400....

William Sheppee partner creates new division. (News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... GLOBAL NETWORK Imports, managing partner of William Sheppee, has created a division called Dickerson Browne to offer contemporary and accent furniture for bedroom, living room and patio. Formation of Dickerson Browne enables Global Network...

Warren Kimble to exhibit original paintings at NY show. (News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A COLLECTION of folk artist Warren Kimble's original paintings will be on display during the New York International Gift Fair Jan. 19-24. Kimble's Celebrate America exhibition will share his interpretations of the American flag and his...

Square nest to unveil four new lines at Atlanta, Dallas shows. (News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SQUARE NEST GENERAL MANAGER Robb Whittlef will unveil a fresh look for the Decorative Concepts division at the Dallas and Atlanta shows. Introductions will include four lines that incorporate not only an international flair, but also a...

Granddaughter of artist Maxfield Parrish to help launch collection. (News).(of Meyda Tiffany outdoor lights)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... THE GRANDDAUGHTER of American artist Maxfield Parrish will help lighting manufacturer Meyda Tiffany launch a collection in Dallas inspired by his illustrations. Meyda Tiffany's first-ever outdoor lighting collection also will debut at the...

Carolyn Kinder to design for Sea Gull Lighting. (News).(contract information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... SEA GULL LIGHTING has signed a licensing agreement with artist and designer Carolyn Kinder for coordinated lighting fixtures and home accents to be introduced this month. The collaboration continues to strengthen Riverside, N.J.-based Sea...

Triple treat: small shops build business by their big personalities: in a month packed with markets across the country, it seems appropriate to visit three small stores who credit their success in large part to the strong stamp of individuality their owners develop. Their imaginative names -- The Bronze Monkey, Monet's and Cactus Flower -- are only the beginning of the story. (Retail profile: the Bronze Monkey/Cactus Flower/Monet's).
January 1, 2002... THE BRONZE MONKEY An eclectic jungle Consumers have a way of finding the merchants who manage to make shopping fun, which explains the emergence of The Bronze Monkey, a home accents shop in Marietta, Ga., about 20 miles northwest of...

House of mirrors. (What's Hot Style).(home decorative product information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... THE DESIGN WORLD is doing a little reflecting these days, and not just the soul-searching kind. Across categories, products are sporting a mirrored touch whether as a major design element or just a decorative detail. With the onus on disco...

Dallas lighting.(lighting fixture product information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... IT'S TIME TO TURN THE SPOTLIGHT on lamps and lighting with the winter market in Dallas. Expect a diversity of styles this time around, with designs centering on two dominant themes -- traditional and contemporary looks. Whether it is a...

Encore teams with Piedmont Craftsmen. (News).(gift product development information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Encore will develop a line of products featuring the works of Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Piedmont Craftsmen artists for the specialty gift market. Its debut is set for this month. Encore, a leading designer and marketer of gifts and...

John-Richard launches mid-price line. (News).(company product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... John-Richard has added a moderately priced line of high-fashion lamps. The Alexander John line will feature many design elements for which John-Richard is known, but will retail for under $200. The popular price group, which received good...

Canada shows to be concurrent. (News).(International Gift Fair and Artisan Gift Show)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... George Little Management and Signatures Craft Shows will produce the Toronto International Gift Fair and By Hand, Canada's Artisan Gift Show, concurrently beginning with the Jan. 25-28, show. Together, the two events will present the...

Momeni grows one-of-a-kind business. (News).(company rug products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Since trade resumed between the United States and Iran last year, many rug companies are bringing in Iranian handmade products. Momeni is unique for importing both handmade and machine-made Iranian rugs. Iranian rugs of both types are an...

Dauphine launches Flambeau. (News).(lighting products division)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Dauphine Mirror has launched Flambeau, a division to produce contemporary and transitional lighting plus decorative home accessories. Flambeau, the French word for a lighted torch first used in the 1600s, is an apt name for Dauphine's...

The consumer counts. (21st Century Home Buying Preferences).(consumer preference data)
January 1, 2002... * High ceilings are in, say consumers: two-thirds want nine-foot or higher ceilings on the first floor and almost 40% want nine-foot or higher ceilings on the second floor. * Cooking is a family affair -- or at least the cook and the family...

Fifth Timberlake show home opens. (News).(housing design review)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Bob Timberlake views his fifth show home through the eyes of an artist. "I look at them as a piece of sculpture," he said. "It's a work of art. They're getting better and better. As we go forward, we're finding new things." From brick...

Regal closes rug plant.(Regal Rugs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Regal Rugs is closing its manufacturing plant in North Vernon, Ind., and consolidating operations. The action will result in layoffs of about 180 employees, through March, said Andy Smithson, president of Regal Rugs. "While we regret...

ASID launches online job bank.(American Society of Interior Designers )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The American Society of Interior Designers has launched an online job bank to provide a central location for the exchange of employment information. Design professionals can search listings, set up personal profiles, post resumes and apply...

Winter sketchbook.(home decorative item product review)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Winter style trends focus on formal styling, modern designs and a western look, all with a 21st century spin. Accents with more than a touch of formality are bringing elegant comfort into the home, while contemporary looks show a sometimes...

Accent furniture.(new furniture and home accessories)
January 1, 2002... Archatrive Constructed of pine in a variety of hand-painted and distressed finishes and sporting a galvanized tin top, the double bowl vanity ($1,100) expands the utility of inner spaces. Designed by Lewis Krevolin, the deconstructionist...

Accessories & gifts.
January 1, 2002... Pangea Trading Company A contemporarily styled candleholder premiers. Lyric Lanterns is an interlocking design with each piece having a scroll as its base. The wrought iron design has two cone-shaped glass candles that hang from hooks...

Multiple categories.(Artmax)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Artmax Art deco designs with metallic shimmer characterize the unusual diagonal mixed with triangular table lamp in gold leaf with silver wash finish by designer Richard Chan ($322). Contemporary hand-carved wood designs with a soft muted...

Permanent botanicals.(new faux flower arrangements)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Maxton Manufacturing Faux cymbidium orchids mix with greenery in a formal container ($214). For a more exotic combination, orchids are arranged with moss and lady spider in a woven basket ($372). Other tropical debuts include faux papyrus...

Wall decor.(various companies offer new mirrors, artwork)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Hickory Manor House A 15-inch-wide vertical beveled accent mirror and coordinating shelf reflect neoclassical influences with frames of wood and resin available in gold, silver, ivory, bronze, walnut, oak, mahogany and whitewash ($145,...

Area rugs.(new rugs from various companies)
January 1, 2002... Ebisons Harounian Known for its traditional styling in hand-knotted imported rugs, the company debuts contemporary, large-scale geometric designs with the Paradise collection ($1,699, 6x9-foot). Reflections is a group of adaptations of...

Soft goods.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Sussex House Medieval times are in the spotlight with pillow introductions in the Aubusson collection. A mythical marvel, the unicorn appears within a floral motif on a black pillow, while man and beast coexist on the second debut in beige...

Tabletop.(ceramic, glass, pewter products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Arte Italica Hand-painted floral patterns of the Giardino ceramic collection brighten any table with shades of green, white and violet while offering extra amenities such as a tray and vase ($30 to $184). Oven-to-table ceramic serve ware...

Treska unwraps jewelry for the home. (A Special Section To Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Since its founding in 1977, Treska has become one of the most enduring and recognizable lines in women's jewelry and fashion accessories. That renown now encompasses the company's decorative accessories and gift division, which for 2002 is...

Arthur court focuses on southern charm and exotic Safari themes. (A Special Section To Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Arthur Court Designs presents two divergent themes this market season -- the Southern beauty of the magnolia blossom and the exotic wild spirit of African animals. Both designs will be portrayed on aluminum serveware that is functional and...

Rather than the trendy, Sweet Dreams strives for old world charm: in order for a product to bear the Sweet Dreams name, it must start with a great fabric. To company founders Denise Sansing and husband Scott Beard, this philosophy has been at the heart of everything they have done. Most significantly, it has enabled them to build Sweet Dreams into a well-respected name in the home textiles arena. (A Special Section To Home Accents Today).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... For buyers shopping the important January markets, Sweet Dreams probably offers the largest selection of pillows anywhere -- now totaling about 400 different designs. It's been the company's focus to introduce about 80 new pillow designs every...

Lamps & lighting.(multiple companies introduce lighting fixtures)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2002... Trend Lighting Delicate eyelash fringe brings a flirty feel to shades topping a pair of lamps new to the Moulin Rouge collection ($119 per pair). Finished in rustic bronze, these thin table lamps are complemented by gold shades with...

ARTS nominees: good design has to make good business sense. (Awards).
January 1, 2002... As the decorative accessories industry prepares to convene for the 13th annual ARTS Award ceremony at the Dallas Super Mart Jan. 12, great interest centers on nominees in the product designer category. Although just three years old, this...

Archives of wildlife illustrator Roger Tory Peterson available. (Licensing).(Proprietary Media gains license)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The master license to the name and work of the late Dr. Roger Tory Peterson has been granted to Proprietary Media. An ornithologist, artist, photographer, naturalist and teacher, Roger Tory Peterson (1909-1997) wrote A Field Guide to the Birds,...

Tinnin Oriental produces Mt. Vernon rug collection. (Licensing).(licensing agreement with Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Tinnin Oriental has entered a licensing agreement with historic Mount Vernon to produce The Mount Vernon Collection of rugs. The carpets, art and architecture of George Washington's home serves as the inspiration for the rugs. Tinnin...

Fox signs with MHS Licensing. (Licensing).(Ann Fox, artist)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... MHS Licensing announced the signing of Ann Fox at the recent International Licensing Show. The Minneapolis-based licensing agency will represent the artist worldwide. Currently, Fox contributes to home accent and gift lines, but there are...

TMS adds watercolor artist to broaden licensing program. (Licensing).(Tribune Media Services signs Barbara Doncaster)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Tribune Media Services has broadened its licensing efforts beyond comics and traditional publishing by signing watercolor artist Barbara Doncaster. The agreement signals a new direction for TMS seeking licensees in home furnishings,...

Stouffer licenses Gourmet Cat series. (Licensing).(Stephanie Stouffer, artist)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Vermont artist Stephanie Stouffer has licensed her whimsical Gourmet Cat series to several home decor manufacturers, including Sakura, The Rug Barn and Peking Handicrafts. Sakura is introduced her Gourmet Cats dinnerware at the October...

Barnstorm and Lang ink agreement. (Licensing).(companies to make metal home decor items)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A licensing agreement has paved the way for Barnstorm to fashion images from The Lang Companies' artists on an array of recycled metal pieces. "Both Barnstorm and Lang represent companies who are able to take consumers back to a simpler,...

Mountain Trail Baskets new Ducks Unlimited licensee. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Mountain Trail Baskets has joined the home furnishings program of Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation organization. Led by president Kit Lockhart, Mountain Trail Baskets is a 14-year-old company...

Vanguard gets master license from PGA Tour. (Licensing).(Vanguard Accents, Professional Golfers' Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Vanguard has signed a licensing agreement with the PGA Tour to serve as master licensee for the PGA Tour Home Collection. Under the agreement, the Hickory, N.C.-based furniture company is responsible for the overall design direction,...

Joanne DeLomba licenses Lotus. (Licensing).(Lotus International)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Lotus International will introduce five collections of functional ceramics with Retro style and pop artistry of Joanne DeLomba under a recently signed licensing agreement. Lotus will exhibit products from all five collections -- Romance,...

Toland donates 75K to Disaster Relief Fund. (News).(Toland Enterprises)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Toland Enterprises, a resource for coordinated home and garden accessories, has donated $75,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, to help victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. Al Dempsey, president, said the substantial...

cmi assists victims of attacks through sales donations. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... In order to provide another outlet to show patriotic pride and assist victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, cmi has introduced its americana collection of braided texture area rugs and accessories. Available through March 31, 10% of...

Market campaign generates 10K for Uniform Services Heroes. (News).(Castilian Imports, Montaage, Textillery Weavers raise money)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Home accent companies Castilian Imports, Montaage and Textillery Weavers raised more than $10,000 for the Twin Towers Fund during the October International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. As part of the trio's "We're All In This...

Portland show postponed, will relocate. (News).
January 1, 2002... Universal Shows has postponed the Northwest Home Furnishings Show slated for March 9-11, in Portland, Ore. The show will relocate to Seattle in 2003. Universal made the move in response to exhibitors' concerns about the economic climate,...

Whereoware joins with Pointforce to provide inventory management. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Whereoware and Pointforce have partnered to offer back office management products designed to help suppliers manage inventory levels and projections, shorten production and order fulfillment cycles, deliver products on-time with less error and...

Linens 'n Things opens 13 stores. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Linens 'n Things has opened 13 new stores, bringing its total to 342 in 43 states and four Canadian provinces. Six new California sites are in Fullerton, Union City, Chico, Bakersfield, Citrus Heights and Burbank. A new store also opened in...

California Gift to feature design winners. (News).
January 1, 2002... The California Gift Show, to be held Jan. 19-22, will exhibit winning designs from the 5th International Design Resource Awards, an annual competition sponsored by The Design Resource Institute of Seattle. The exhibit will occupy some 300...

La Crosse McCormick and River City Cuckoo Clocks merge. (News).(form La Cross Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... La Crosse McCormick and River City Cuckoo Clocks have agreed to merge, forming La Cross Ltd., effective this month. "The merger is a good fit and will give our customers one-stop access to a full line of time-pieces and proven gift items,"...

The Elegant Earth bought by former general manager. (News).(Peyton King)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The Elegant Earth, which specializes in cast iron and stone antique reproductions, now operates under ownership of former general manager Peyton King. King, who announced his purchase in September, plans to move the Birmingham, Ala.-based...

Four Hands named among fastest growing companies. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Imports by Four Hands was named among America's entrepreneurial growth leaders by Inc. magazine. Four Hands ranked #142 on the 2001 Inc 500 List released in October. Based in Austin, Texas, the importer and wholesaler of handcrafted Asian...

Correction.(November 2001 issue)(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2002... In the Retail Beat for November 2001, a clock in a photo on page 14 was incorrectly credited. The clock is from GuildMaster.

United Weavers hires Dark as VP, plans expansion.(Don Dark, vice president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Don Dark has been named to the new post of vice president of business planning for United Weavers of America, (Dalton, Ga.) according to Samir Abu Hadba, general manager. Dark was formerly floor covering buyer for House 2 Home, the West Coast...

H. Rahim Carpets.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... H. Rahim Carpets (New Delhi, India) has promoted Ashiq Husain Dar to chairman of sales. Prior to this promotion, Dar was a sales partner with Gulshan Carpets.

Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.
January 1, 2002... Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (Chicago) has named Megy Karydes as marketing director for the Chicago Gift and Home Market at the Merchandise Mart. In her new role, Karydes is responsible for overall marketing efforts during the Chicago Gift...

The California Market Center.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The California Market Center (Los Angeles) has named Jacki Riggs as retail development director. In this capacity, Riggs is responsible for cultivating buyer attendance. Reporting to Lori Kurschner, vice president of hard goods marketing for...

Tru Vue.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Tru Vue (McCook, Ill.), a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises, has promoted Danata Donnerson has been promoted to product marketing manager. In this role, Donnerson is responsible for developing and managing marketing campaigns and...

Lowe's. (Wilkesboro, N.C.) has promoted Robert Niblock to executive vice president and CFO.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Lowe's (Wilkesboro, N.C.) has promoted Robert Niblock to executive vice president and CFO. He joined Lowe's in 1993 as director of taxation and has been senior vice president and CFO since July 2000. In this new role, Niblock reports to Robert...

Verduno Collection.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... VERDUNO COLLECTION (New York) has named June and Jeff Lieberman as sales representatives for Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi. Michele Feitlinger has also been named sales representative for Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

Homefires.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... HOMEFIRES (Atlanta) has hired Cliff Price and Straaton as sales agencies for the company. Cliff Price & Co. will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Straaton will cover the Midwest.

Claire Scott & Associates.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... CLAIRE SCOTT & ASSOCIATES has been named the new sales agency of W.A.C. Lighting (Garden City, N.Y.) to cover parts of Canada. LS Solutions and Lumina agencies will represent the line in Mexico.

Kinder Harris.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... KINDER HARRIS (Stuttgart, Ark.) has appointed Dick Landers as sales representative. In this capacity, Landers will expand sales and marketing strategies in North and South Carolina.

Van Group.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Ontario-based Van Group has promoted Dominique Bathfield and Sande E. Zatt to co-vice presidents of marketing. They are responsible for all aspects of marketing for each division within the company. Bathfield and Zat previously held the title...

Whereoware.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Whereoware (McLean, Va.) has promoted Tabitha Bowling to the newly created position of marketing director. In this capacity, Bowling will be responsible for developing synergistic marketing partnerships with Whereoware's trade show partners...

Payne Street Imports.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... PAYNE STREET IMPORTS (Evanston, Ill.) recently named its salesman of the year at the company's biannual sales meeting. The award was shared by Stuart Darrell and W. Gale Pinder. Darrell represents the company in North Carolina and South...

Textillery Weavers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... TEXTILLERY WEAVERS owners John and Judith Rose received an award for community service from the Chamber of Commerce where they are located, Bloomington, Ind.

George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) and Urban Expositions (Marietta, Ga.)have named Kathy Smart show manager for The Gift Fair in Atlanta.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) and Urban Expositions (Marietta, Ga.) have named Kathy Smart show manager for The Gift Fair in Atlanta. Smart reports directly to Tom Fulghum, executive vice president of Urban Expositions. GLM...

L.A. Mart.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Jeff Sampson has been named marketing director for Home Furnishings for the Los Angeles-based L.A. Mart. In this newly created position, he is responsible for advancing initiatives that address the needs of its home furnishings showrooms....

Haeger Industries.(appoints merchandising VP Gene McGahan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Gene McGahan has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president of merchandising at Haeger Industries (Dundee, Ill.). In this role, McGahan is responsible for expanding branded and licensed programs for the ceramic artware...

Bath & Body Works.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Christine Michaels has accepted the position of president with Bath & Body Works (Columbus, Ohio). Michaels manages all aspects of White Bam's fragrance and decor business. Before joining the company, Michaels was president of F. Schumacher &...

Sears Roebuck and Co.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... * Sears Roebuck and Co., based in Hoffman Estates, Ill., has named Kathryn Bufano to the new post of executive vice president of soft lines. New responsibilities include promoting merchandising strategies for brand development and worldwide...

Kmart names Montoya executive VP.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Kmart Corporation has named David Montoya as executive vice president, store operations, responsible for store operations for more than 2,100 retail outlets and will report directly to Kmart President and COO Mark Schwartz. Montoya brings...

Little forms show management company.(Karla Holmes Little)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Karla Holmes Little, founder and owner of the Fine Furnishings Providence Show, recently announced the formation of show management company KL Communications. Little, formerly the general manager of Newport Exhibition Group, developed the...

Calendar.
January 1, 2002... Domestic calendar FEBRUARY 2002 1-3 Oasis Gift Show. Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix. phone: 800-424-9519, fax: 602-952-2244, web: www.oasis.org 2-6 San Francisco...

Her pillows are her gift of faith. (Portrait: Rushan Smyth).(Peniel Pillows)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The really interesting thing about life is that you can never really tell what is going to happen next. Rushan Smyth found that out when she decided to make a graduation present for her babysitter. It was 1995. The young girl had admired the...

Editor's notes.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Typically, when we talk about superb customer service that goes far above and beyond the extraordinary, we mention the many specialty stores and boutiques that abound. But let me tell you what happened to a friend of mine in Baltimore. ...

Expressing themselves: survey: teens, tweens are prime targets for retailers. (By the Numbers).
January 1, 2002... High Point -- Today's tweens and young teen-agers represent one of the fastest growing consumer segments. Estimated at 31 million, this group is not only growing, it's growing up. This group, according to a recent survey by the American...

Harry -- licensing's golden child. (Licensing).(P.J. Kids and Springs Industries)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... High Point -- Thanks to Harry, happy holidays came a bit early for licensees holding rights to the Warner Bros. phenom. Trailers for the movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," started rolling a couple of weeks prior to the...