Home Accents Today articles from June 2007

Home Accents Today archives from June 2007

Sears' Simply Indoors catalog, second edition, features more furniture, styles.
June 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson The newest edition of Sears' Simply Indoors catalog began reaching consumer mailboxes last month, marking the retailer's second multi-channeled presentation of its traditional, contemporary and transitional "Simple...

Bombay receives buyout offers.
June 1, 2007... Staff The Bombay Company said its financial adviser, William Blair & Co., had received several non-binding offers to purchase the troubled retailer. Bombay officials stressed that the offers were non-binding and were subject to...

IKEA to open SE distribution center; opens 30th U.S. store.
June 1, 2007... Staff Ikea's southeastern distribution center will open June 27 on 115 acres at the Savannah, Ga., International Trade Park. The 685,000-sq. ft. distribution center represents the first phase of a planned 1.7 million-sq. ft. project by...

Stein Mart expands Nina Campbell Collection to bath and body.
June 1, 2007... Staff Stein Mart recently launched a line of bath and body products for the Nina: Nina Campbell Collection, incorporating the signature scents of the designer's embossed pillar candles, potpourri and fragrance diffusers. Campbell's...

Briefly ...
June 1, 2007... Staff Modern Comfort by Angela Adams bedding and bath products are now available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond . The line features Adams' signature pattern in mini bed sets, euro shams and decorative pillows. The bedding is 100% cotton...

Barclay Butera taps Reiter as national sales manager.
June 1, 2007... Staff Barclay Butera Home has named Karin Reiter as its new national sales manager. Reiter will be responsible for managing sales representatives and increasing the overall sales of Butera Home. She also will work with Barclay Butera,...

Clay, Metal & Stone hires OneCoast.(OneCoast Network)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Staff OneCoast has been named the Southeast sales agency for home accent manufacturer Clay, Metal & Stone. OneCoast will represent the company's full line throughout the southeastern United States, from Maryland to Mississippi and...

World Market Center hires Dallas veteran Davis.
June 1, 2007... Staff The World Market Center here has hired Georgia Davis, formerly executive vice president of the Dallas Market Center, as head of new business development. She has worked in the industry for 21 years, and will use her experience...

NFBA names Parks to board of directors.
June 1, 2007... Staff Kathy Parks, executive director of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, has been appointed to the National Furniture Bank Association board of directors. Parks has served on the NFBA advisory board for...

Feizy adds Murphy, Doak as territory managers.(appointment of Donald Murphy and Pat Doak at Feizy Import and Export Co.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Staff Feizy Rugs has named two new territory managers. Donald Murphy recently joined Feizy Rugs as territory manager for the company's Western region. Prior to his appointment, Murphy served in a managerial capacity with the...

Self-portrait.
June 1, 2007... Jenny Heinzen York The observant among you will notice a new face on this page. As Becky reported last month, she has retired to enjoy her life of leisure... and whatever else she wants to do as long as it doesn't involve an alarm clock....

Flirty fixtures.
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester Graceful contours and feminine florals will leave customers basking in the romantic glow of the latest lighting offering. Cottage casual designs highlight a muted pastel palette and delicate embroidery, while intricate beading...

Natural glow.
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice - thanks to new organic lighting designs, customers can answer the call of nature without leaving the house. Floral arrangements find new growth in lighting, as winding vines add an air of romance to...

Electric currents.
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester Cutting-edge, contemporary lighting debuts in Dallas, showcasing simplified styles and subdued color palettes. This market sinuous curves and geometric designs will both be en vogue, offering up a plethora of modern lamp and...

Natural wonders.
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester Equal parts ecological and stylish, with a pinch of exoticism, these of-the-moment accent table offerings have something for everyone. Bunched and bundled bases breathe new life into raffia, while evoking sultry locales. Wound...

Urban renewal.
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester With all age groups, from young professionals to retirees, returning to city centers in droves, the obsession with all things urban is starting to show up in accent pieces. Unrefined materials like iron and stainless steel are...

Stone cold stunners.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Lori Lester Stone, the foundation of architecture and sculpture since the awe-inspiring achievements of ancient Greece, is quickly becoming a prominent feature in rock-solid table designs that are works of art in their own right. From...

Paradise Loft.(Jill Lifsey launches District Design)
June 1, 2007... Story By Susan Dickenson The setting in which Tampa native Jill Lifsey launched her very first retail venture two and a half years ago looked something like this: a construction site that extended to several blocks, with attendant...

Yuck at first sight.(opinion on the store and storerooms)(Viewpoint essay)
June 1, 2007... Susan Dickenson More advice for retailers this month, as Home Accents Today's designer panel discusses store and showroom "yucks" - decorating or merchandising mistakes that prompt some to wonder, "Why in the world did(n't) they do that?"...

Film Noir.
June 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla The latest looks evoke the sultry, yet tailored perfection of vintage black and white films from the '30s and '40s. Glamorous and streamlined at once, the smoky, moody palette plays up the inherent elegance of sharp-as-a-knife...

Razzle dazzle 'em.(2007 International Contemporary Furniture Fair)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Sophistication streamlines contemporary with a glam attitude The 2007 International Contemporary Furniture Fair boasted an 8% attendance increase over last year, packing the halls with 25,033 interior designers, architects...

To showhouse or not to showhouse?
June 1, 2007... By Lynni Megginson In today's fickle economy, when we small retailers are trying to not only carve a niche for ourselves, but also create credibility with potential customers, sometimes it's necessary to consider promoting ourselves and...

Vintage Verandah readies Jane Seymour Home Collection.
June 1, 2007... Staff Lamp and Home decor source Vintage Verandah will debut the Jane Seymour Home Collection during the summer markets. The new line will feature four collections that are named for and inspired by locations that have significance in...

Markets going green: AmericasMart to host first Green Products Showcase in July.
June 1, 2007... Staff AmericasMart Atlanta will host its first showing of eco-friendly, sustainable source designs and lines in the AmericasMart Green Product Showcase. The Green Product Showcase will debut as a signature event during the July 10-18...

Markets going green: World Market Center readies Living Green Pavilion for summer market.
June 1, 2007... Staff Eco-friendly home furnishings will be in the spotlight at the Las Vegas Market in July in a new Living Green Pavilion. The World Market Center is establishing the display area in temporary space at the Sands Expo in cooperation...

New dates released for High Point Market.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Staff Returns to April, October in '08 The High Point Market Authority has released a schedule of dates that will put the market back on an April and October schedule starting next year. Much like the schedule before the Market...

Cabana Joe's adds rugs, wall decor, accessories to licensed lineup.
June 1, 2007... Staff Tropical lifestyle personality and designer "Cabana Joe" O'Brien has announced new partnerships with Surya Rugs and Stylecraft Home Collections for rugs and home decor with a tropical feel. Surya and Stylecraft will have a soft...

Paragon to debut Mark Abrams wall decor during summer shows.
June 1, 2007... Staff Paragon will launch the Mark Abrams Collection this summer. The line will include about 50 SKUs, grouped into two collections, Irving Park and Adventure Series. Irving Park is inspired by the classic lines, colors and textures...

C.S. Wo & Sons to open first mainland store.
June 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson Hawaii furniture and home accessories retailer C.S. Wo & Sons' first store on the U.S. mainland opens later this month in Costa Mesa, Calif., at the South Coast Home Furnishings Centre. General Manager Brad Harris said...

Burton + Burton buys Pacific Rim trademark.
June 1, 2007... By Maria Weiskott Burton + Burton has purchased Pacific Rim's customer list and trademark, as well as the domain names for the now defunct company's Web sites. The assets of Seattle-based Pacific Rim, valued at some $18 million, were sold...

Raymond Waites Couture to court high end.(The Phillips Collection of High Point)(promotion of Stacey Testa at Raymond Waites Design Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Home Textiles Today Raymond Waites Design has created a new division, Raymond Waites Couture, that will specialize in the high-end designer and decorator market. In a related move, the company has signed new licenses with two...

Furniture Classics names new president.
June 1, 2007... Staff Michael Ricks has been promoted to president of Furniture Classics Limited, an importer of antique reproduction furniture. He previously served as the company's vice president and general counsel. Ricks joined Furniture...

Business Update: Alternative offerings, distinctive workmanship fuel wall decor.
June 1, 2007... By Susan Dickenson Wall decor sales continue to grow, confirming the optimism expressed by vendors earlier this year at the winter markets. "Sales are stronger than in 2006, and 2006 was a huge year for us," said Tony Gareri, vice...

New products.(of home furnishings to launch in the markets in summer )(Statistical data)
June 1, 2007... Copy written by Tracy Bulla and Lori Lester Home Accents Today is offering an inside look at the most recent product designs to hit the summer markets, beginning with Dallas this month. The following pages include an alphabetical listing by...

Promoting the product: Retailers reveal what works at market.
June 1, 2007... Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor The question posed to Home Accents Today 's Designer Insight panelists this month is about store "yucks" - common decorating or merchandising mistakes that might prompt customers to shorten their visit, or...

Current.
June 1, 2007... By Tracy Bulla Pure Bliss Tracy Bulla Posh pillows and sheeting create the ultimate boudoir experience from Bliss Studio, a new purveyor of soft goods that launched at the spring High Point Market. Exquisitely touchable linens...

Cote d'Azur Chic.
June 1, 2007... Tracy Bulla Maritime motifs cut a sophisticated swath through the Mediterranean with high style on the high seas. The sparkling French Riviera provides the inspiration for a veritable fleet of luxe, lounge-worthy designs, yacht-proofed in...