Home Accents Today articles from March 2002

Home Accents Today archives from March 2002

Something's in the air. (From The Editor).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... Maybe it's just Springtime, but something nice seems to be in the air these days. Sure, there is still tough news to swallow; the stock market continues its bouncing-ball performance and unemployment figures don't seem responsive, especially in...

Habersham named official licensee for Plaza Hotel. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Habersham has been named the official home furnishings licensee for New York's Plaza Hotel. The Plaza Collection will feature a variety of furniture, accents and other designs inspired by the architecture and spirit of the legendary hotel and...

Russ Berrie launches home accent division. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... New Jersey-based gift company Russ Berrie has formed a new division, Russ Home, to offer lighting, wall decor, garden, tabletop and seasonal items. Based in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., the company will market products to consumers through independent,...

New York Home Textiles Show to debut Rug Pavilion. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... A rug pavilion presenting some 20 area rug companies will be introduced at the New York Home Textiles Show, April 12-15. Area rug vendors, to be grouped in a specially designated area, will include Michaelian & Kohlberg, Safavieh, Shari...

High Point room rates listed on Market Authority Web site. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(International Home Furnishings Market Authority)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Preparing for the April market, the International Home Furnishings Market Authority has posted hotel and motel room rates on its Web site (www.highpointmarket.org) in response to complaints about price-gouging. Nightly room rates range from...

Cahners changes name to Reed Business Information. (Retailing Manufacturing Internet Licensing Marketing).(Cahners Business Information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... London-based Reed Elsevier, parent company of Cahners Business Information and publisher of Home Accents Today magazine, has consolidated the branding of its worldwide B2B group with the name Reed Business Information. Along with the Cahners...

Richard Fischer debuts European collection. (News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... HARRODS IN LONDON and Printemps in Paris will launch the textiles accessories program for Court of Versailles from Richard Fischer, the newly signed licensee for throws, pillows and bed throws. The collection,, shown at Maison et Objet in...

Lava Enterprises launches home decor division. (News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... AFTER 14 YEARS in the gift and home accent candle industry, Lava Enterprises has opened a new division, X'Pressions in Decor. Based in San Diego, X'Pressions is headed by Annette Fowler, product development manager, and Paul Brown, sales...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2002... A pair of lamps from BJ's Home Accents shown on the cover of the February issue of Home Accents Today were incorrectly identified. The lamps are designed by Raymond Waites for Tyndale. In the Wall Decor portfolio, also in the February...

Retailers face exciting challenges this year. (News).(2002 marketing plans)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ACCORDING TO Merriam-Webster, networking is "the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions." According to retailers, networking is gold. Often cited as one of the best reasons to attend markets (other than...

Crate & Barrel celebrates Marimekko. (News).(50th anniversary)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CELEBRATING its relationship of 35 years and the 50th anniversary of Marimekko, Crate & Barrel pulled out all the stops with product extensions and a party for hundreds of guests at its Northbrook, Ill. store. Crate's relationship with the...

A sign of the times. (News).(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MERCHANDISE Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI) won the right to keep its water tower replica sign atop the Market Square property in High Point, N.C. The decision came after a lengthy battle which started last March when the High Point City...

Van forms in-house sales force. (News).(Van Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... THE VAN GROUP (Ontario, Calif.) is bringing the sales force for its four divisions -- Character Collectibles, Vanmark, Blue Sky and Snapdragon -- in-house. The 13-year-old company previously used 58 rep agencies throughout the country to sell...

As easy as XYZ: mixing creative design and business savvy pays off. (Retail Profile: XYZ Total Home)(Cover Story).(Cover Story)
March 1, 2002... Seven years ago, Joe Naas and Miguel Elias were tired of the long hours and demands of their careers -- Joe was in restaurant management and Miguel was a well-known interior designer. They wanted to create a business of their own. With Joe's...

The Consumer Counts. (21st Century Housing Information).(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... Housing According to Census 2000, the number of housing units in the United States reached the 115.9 million mark, an increase of 13.6 million units or 13.3% since 1990. Two-thirds of Americans owned their homes, the highest rate recorded to...

Retailers report their best categories. (What's Selling).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Walk in most stores that sell home accents and you'll find a variety of products from lamps and soft goods to tabletop and permanent botanicals. According to Home Accents Today's most recent Universe Study 2000, the top three growth categories...

Tradition encounters the unexpected in soft goods. (design directions).(color and design)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... While everyone knows consumers are sticking close to home with all its comforts, no one actually said they were taking to their beds as well. However, the latest soft goods introductions are calculated to inspire that very desire -- the luxury...

Ultrasuede chic. (style flash!).
March 1, 2002... What's groovy and ultrafashionable at the same time? Ultrasuede, of course. A throwback to the '70s first popularized by fashion designer Halston, the machinewashable fabric is experiencing a revival of sorts in apparel and home fashions. The...

Romantic renaissance. (design directions).(bedding trends)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... FALL IN LOVE with the prettiest, most romantic pieces this side of the Atlantic. Choose from quilts, ruffles and embroidery plus fresh florals and soft shades to get this elegant and definitely un-fussy look. Partly influenced by English chintz...

Luxury linen. (design directions).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... LINEN'S come a long way since the days of the ancient Egyptians, but one thing remains true: it gets better and better with age, and it's actually improved by a few wrinkles. Moving into the here and now, the best new designs are literally...

Posh spice. (design directions).(pillows and throws)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CINNAMON, turmeric and paprika -- traditionally, words to conjure up images of exotic dishes from the kitchen have drifted to other parts of the house. Spice tones are the hues of choice for richly textured soft goods. Often focusing on various...

Going gray. (design directions).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... A COLOR long associated with aging, gray may be poised to overcome its less than illustrious past. Showing up in a multitude of recent soft goods, this mellow hue has become a cozy draw for the bed and boudoir. Whether it is the clean...

Top of bed: the undiscovered real estate.(furniture stores selling luxury bedding)
March 1, 2002... Whether you are a Top 100 full-line furniture store like ABC Carpet & Home, Furnitureland South, or Plunkett Home Furnishings, a single-manufacturer store like Thomasville Home Furniture, or a single-store operation like Simple Things Furniture...

Style double take. (What's Hot).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... THE COOLEST accessories for the home are demanding a second look. Pick from familiar objects made new in unfamiliar settings or cleverly disguised accents that aren't quite what they seem. Remember, appearances can be deceiving. 1 From...

Salon du Meuble: The reorganization of Salon du Meuble in Paris in January put a new focus on home accents as well as high-end design and experimental design for furniture and accessories. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The categories were given their own showcase -- the entire three-level Hall 7 -- away from the other segments, which included a newly organized Mass Market, Contract and Modern Office offering. New to Salon was the first floor of Hall 7...

maison&objet: shimmer and sheen, rather than glitter and luster, were the surface interest directions at Paris' maison&objet in January. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The color palette was stepped down from the citrus and retro acid levels of the last year or so. The entire purple family was still in the spotlight and orange in a variety of shadings found its way tolamps, decorative pillows, fabrics and...

Birmingham Spring Fair: vibrant color pranced through the halls of the Birmingham Spring Fair at the February edition of the largest fair in the United Kingdom. Innovative designs in textiles and glass art were stars at the biannual show. (Market & Show Review).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Bold colors showed up everywhere including hot blues, oranges and pinks. Also eye-catching was an acid green shade which holds its own paired with other hot hues, but complements the neutral grays and browns heavily evident in soft goods. For...

Homespun for the holidays. (Holiday).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ALREADY POPULAR in non-seasonal home accents, Americana is making its presence known in holiday accents as well. Covering the gamut of festive options, folk art designs are inspiring decor for everything from Easter to Halloween to Christmas....

British Century Designs becomes BritishFurniture.com. (Internet).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... British Century Designs, based in London and Fairfax, Va., a distributor of English antique reproduction furniture and accents is changing its name to BritishFurniture.com to reflect its expanding business. "The events of 9/11 have greatly...

Whereoware survey: Internet becoming integral to retail. (Internet).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Whereoware (McLean, Va.), a B2B provider for the gift, home and lighting industries, reports results of a retail survey conducted at gift shows during the 2002 winter markets that indicates technology and Internet use are becoming an integral...

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers signs new artists. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Manual Woodworkers & Weavers has signed three new artists and brought a well-known folk artist back after a year's absence. Many of Manual's customers continued to request designs by folk artist Carol Endres, so the Hendersonville,...

Art in Motion signs two new artists. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Art in Motion has signed two new artists -- Pamela Murray and Laurel Lehman. Inspired by botanical paintings by early naturalists, Murray's collection focuses on natural imagery with borders of old French documents, salvaged from a...

Creative Brands Group launched, will license Kinkade. (Licensing).(Thomas Kinkade)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ken Raasch and Eric Kuskey, former executives of Media Arts Group, have launched Creative Brands Group for strategic licensing and brand management within the art and entertainment fields. Creative Brands Group's clients include Thomas...

Lillian Vernon expands B2B division. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Lillian Vernon is expanding its B2B division by increasing its staff in major markets to promote corporate sales. Lillian Vernon appointed Brian Mangione as general manager and added two new account executives, Ron Creamer and Michael...

MCS acquires MBI, The Album People. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MCS Industries, a leading North American manufacturer of picture frames and wall decor, has acquired manufacturing assets, products and brand name of MBI, The Album People. MCS will continue MBI's manufacturing operation in New Jersey, but...

Montaage to debut botanicals. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Dallas-based Montaage will launch a new permanent botanical collection at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., this April. The offering is designed to coordinate with and complement Montaage containers. "Our...

Spiral Collection changes owners. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Spiral Collection, known for its distinctive decorative accessories and lighting in steel and corrugated paper, has changed owners. The new owners are Vijay Bhatt and Rajesh Tripathi. Former president Melissa Garfinkle will remain in a...

New company Delos to market Netherlands rugs. (News).(Van der Brink and Campman)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Ivan Phillips and Celeste Casale Phillips have formed Delos to market and distribute Van den Brink & Campman rugs in North America. Van den Brink & Campman is headquartered in The Netherlands. The rugs have previously been sold in the...

Shaw, Nejad move High Point showrooms. (News).(Shaw Rugs, Nejad Oriental)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Shaw Rugs is moving its High Point showroom to Market Square, 204. Nejad Oriental will take over Shaw's former space at the International Home Furnishings Center, Design Wing, D343. The move means larger quarters for both companies. ...

Castilian Imports adds table lamps. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Castilian Imports will unveil more than 100 styles of table lamps at the April International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. "We're very excited about bringing this lamp collection to market," said Simon Shen, owner. "We're...

Eaton's will convert to Sears Canada stores. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Eaton's will soon pass into history. After dominating the Canadian retail landscape for most of its 133 years, the venerable department store will cease to exist when the remaining seven outlets are converted to full-line department stores...

AFMA accessory members get credit. (News).(American Furniture Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Decorative accessories members of the American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) High Point, N.C., are now eligible to become associate members of the Furniture Manufacturers Credit Association (FMCA), an organization that previously...

Enesco expands in candles. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Enesco (Itasca, Ill.) has extended its alliance with Lamplight Farms to develop and distribute scented candles and accessories exclusively for Enesco's specialty retail base. "Candles are a growing category and we expect to be a player...

DJC Studio will design for Norwalk. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Diane Jackson Cole of DJC Design Studio in Concord, N.H., will design and manufacture decorative throws and pillows for Norwalk Furniture's 100th anniversary this year. The throws and pillows coordinate with many of the new Norwalk...

New York Textiles show to offer business development seminars. (Shows Markets Fairs).(exhibition schedule)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Six educational seminars ranging from successful retail strategies for today's economy to fresh merchandising and display techniques are scheduled for the New York Home Textiles Show April 12-15, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. ...

Garden offerings growing at Gift Fair in Atlanta. (Shows Markets Fairs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The Southern Style division of The Gift Fair in Atlanta has been renamed Southern & Garden Style to reflect the increase in garden-related product offerings. Southern & Garden Style, one of seven product sections, debuts at the first Gift Fair...

GLM's Sources to debut in May. (Shows Markets Fairs).(George Little Management)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... George Little Management (White Plains, N.Y.) has launched Sources, a new trade show targeting non-U.S. exporters of gift, home furnishings, and decorative accents with U.S.-based volume buyers. The show is expected to feature 300 exhibitors...

Universal acquires share of Seattle show. (Shows Markets Fairs).(Universal Shows buys 40% of Salmon Bay Expositions show)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Universal Shows has acquired 40% ownership in the Seattle Interior Show produced by Salmon Bay Expositions. The first event is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle. Salmon Bay has...

Retailers of the Year announced. (People: promotions hires appointments).(minor award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The New York Home Textiles Show and the Home Fashion Products Association have announced winners of the 17th annual Retailer of the Year Awards. The winners are Outstanding Retailer: Dick Fish, vice president/divisional market manager,...

Alsy Lighting. (People: promotions hires appointments).(hires Lisa Iadicicco Ligday)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Lisa Iadicicco Ligday has been named vice president of sales for Alsy Lighting (Ellwood City, Pa.). Ligday was named national sales and marketing manager in January of last year. She brings to the position 18 years of experience in retail and...

George Little Management. (People: promotions hires appointments).(promotes Aubin Wilson)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * White Plains, N.Y.-based George Little Management has promoted Aubin Wilson to show director for the California Gift Show. As show director, Wilson oversees all aspects of promotion and production. As group manager, Wilson maintains show...

Trans-Ocean Import. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Robin Stuart appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Trans-Ocean Import (White Plains, N.Y.) has named Robin Stuart to a new position as merchandise manager. She was formerly the rug buyer for CCA Global Partners (Carpet One), Montgomery Ward and Waccamaw and has nearly 25 years of experience...

W.A.C. Lighting. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Jose Gutierrez appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * W.A.C. Lighting (Garden City, N.Y.) has promoted Jose Gutierrez to western regional sales manager. In this role, Gutierrez supervises the company's sales representatives throughout all territories west of the Mississippi River. He also helps...

F. Schumacher & Company. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Dale Williams appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Dale Williams has been named president of the Waverly Lifestyle Group by New York-based F. Schumacher & Company. Williams reports to Gerald W. Pushel, president and CEO. Williams heads all aspects of the Waverly Lifestyle Group including...

Vance Kitira International. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Vance Kitira, right, recently presented Vance Kitira International products to Prime Minister Thaksin Chinnawat of Thailand, left, and to members of his staff. Chinnawat had requested to see the candles, decorative accents and wrought iron...

The American Flower Importers Association Board. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * The American Flower Importers Association Board (Dallas) has elected Alfred J. Fearon, owner of OIC International, as chairman. Fearon has served on the board of trustees and chaired its trade show committee for two years. Other newly elected...

Nobling launches marketing company. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Robin Nobling, former marketing director of Scene Weaver, has launched RT Nobling, a marketing communications company geared toward small- to mid-size companies and national artists in the gift and home accent industries. Based in...

WithIt appoints full-time executive director. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Women in the Home Industries Today)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... High Point, N.C.-based Women in the Home Industries Today has named Sara M. Lyke as its first full-time executive director. Lyke has extensive experience in sales, management, strategic and tactical planning, information, systems, business...

Van Group. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Dominique Bathfield and Sande Zatt have resigned from Blue Sky, a division of Van Group. Bathfield and Zatt launched the division in January 2000, and handled all aspects of sales and marketing for the company. The two plan to focus on ZB...

Midwest of Cannon Falls. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Giftware distributor Midwest of Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, Minn.) has promoted Timothy S. McCord to executive VP and COO. Since joining the company in 1998, McCord has served as CFO and VP of operations. McCord brings to his newest position...

Sales reps. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Minnesota-based Sales Partners, a sales organization covering Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin, has purchased Genovese Marketing Group. These groups have merged to offer representation for gift and decorative accessory...

The Spiegel Group. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Richard T. Fersch, president and CEO of the Eddie Bauer division at The Spiegel Group (Downers Grove, Ill.), has retired. He was with the company for 14 years and has contributed to the evolution of Eddie Bauer into an international retailer....

Universal Shows. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... * Universal Shows (San Francisco), formerly Western Exhibitors, has appointed David Gilfoyle as show manager for the Portland Gift & Accessories Show. His responsibilities include booth placement, on-site management and direct exhibitor...

Colonial Candle. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Colonial Candle presented a $10,000 donation for Survivors of the Shield fund to police officer during a reception at the New York Gift Show at 225 Fifth Avenue. Pictured (from left) are Chris Collins, (Colonial Candle; Lorraine Shanley,...

DCI names Means as new VP of IT. (People: promotions hires appointments).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... William C. (Bill) Means has been appointed as vice president of information technology for Decorative Concepts Inc. Means replaces Mike DeMoss who recently left the Milford, Ohio-based company. This appointment is integral to DCI's plan to...

Home Accents Today to present seminar. (Events: International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Join Home Accents Today's Editor In Chief Becky Boswell Smith during the spring International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., for an exclusive look at key style directions in home accents. The seminar will provide an overview...

Internet Cafe returns to Market Square. (Events: International Home Furnishing Market in High Point, N.C.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C., will be wired again next month as Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. brings back the Internet Cafe. Debuting last October, the Internet Cafe drew large crowds during its first...

Parties. (Events: International Home Furnishing Market in High Point, N.C.).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Wednesday, April 17 Furniture/Today Marketgoers are invited to celebrate the start of market at the Furniture/Today Market Kick-off Party. The event will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. at J. Basul Noble's Restaurant located...

Sedgefield marks 10 years with Timberlake. (Events: International Home Furnishing Market in High Point, N.C.).(Sedgefield by Adams)(Bob Timberlake Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Sedgefield by Adams will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Bob Timberlake Collection licensing program with a party at the Sedgefield showroom H224 in the International Home Furnishings Center, during the International Home Furnishings...

Seminars. (Events: High Point).(International Home Furnishings Market)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Attendees at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. next month can choose from numerous seminars on a broad range of topics. Most home accent events described here recommend reservations; the contacts listed can provide...

Calendar. (Shows Market Fairs).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Domestic APRIL 4-7 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. McCormick Place, Chicago. phone: 212-966-0024, fax: 212-966-0642 7-9 Ocean City Gift Show. Roland E. Powell ...

Like her designs, life is rich and bright; "we all have events in life that cause us to put things into perspective. I learned that life is fleeting and we should live it with a passion." (Portrait: Julia Wolfgang).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Name: Julia Wolfgang Companies: Fleur de Lis, Home Passions, Designs by Julia Wolfgang Position: President Age: 42 Home Base: Waldorf, Md. Licensee: Nantucket Trimming Products: Luxury bed linens, bedroom accessories,...

Editor's notes.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... I'm constantly amazed at how quickly children, including my own, pick up on signs, symbols and commercial logos. At the ripe old age of 2 1/2, Zane has quickly zeroed in on several logos and continually surprises us with his knowledge. ...

Top textiles mfrs. dominate market. (By the Numbers).(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... High Point -- In the volatile textiles market where mills are struggling with sales decreases, bankruptcies, overseas competition and mill closings, the top Kids Textile Titans garnered an estimated $443 million in wholesale sales of infant and...

Nostalgic themes stand out in licensing; Toy Fair offers products full of familiar faces. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New York -- Classic characters and nostalgic themes ran hand-in-hand in the licensing arena at last month's International Toy Fair here where Dick and Jane made their debut on a line of children's furniture and Curious George celebrated his...

Wild Republic to produce Audubon Society plush. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Twinsburg, Ohio -- Common backyard birds are being reproduced in plush thanks to a new licensing partnership forged between Wild Republic and the National Audubon Society. The line of realistic-looking plush beanbag birds also features...

WB and Sanrio team up to co-brand merchandise. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Burbank, Calif. -- Tweety Bird meet Hello Kitty -- she's much nicer than Sylvester. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Sanrio Co. have joined hands to co-brand merchandise from their prospective properties -- Tweety Bird and Hello Kitty....

Franklin to help celebrate hockey. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Toronto -- Franklin, the favorite turtle of preschoolers everywhere, is coming out of his shell to promote ice hockey. Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, Franklin's creator, has teamed up with the National Hockey League for a line of mini plush...

Newcomers to appear at licensing show. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New York -- Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald will all make their first appearance at this summer's licensing show. The Disney Co. has agreed to show at the event and plans to bring its most recently acquired businesses to the show,...

Little Blessings seeks to expand licensing reach. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Carol Stream, Ill. -- The Little Blessings line of inspirational children's books is looking to expand its licensing program to include children's clocks and other items aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old. The books,...

People in licensing. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Seldin takes UP post with Sesame Street New York -- Tamra Seldin has been named vice president of marketing for global consumer products and international TV distribution for Sesame Workshop. Seldin is responsible for developing...

Merchandise stores to capture all age groups. (Guest column).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With the incredible explosion in the youth market buying power, and hence, the quantity of youth products, you may be more confused than ever as to how to merchandise your floor. Our research tells us that that there are three distinct...

Crocodile Creek lands license for Arthur plush collection. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Hingham, Mass. -- Marc Brown Studios has teamed up with a new licensee for creating a line of Arthur plush dolls. Crocodile Creek now holds the license for the line of Arthur characters. The company's long-term partnership with Eden ended...

Springs debuts Susan Sargent line. (News around the industry).(Springs Industries' new bed and bath product line)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New York -- With the introduction of its latest licensed line by Susan Sargent, Springs Inds. has made a decisive jump to a modern look with bold, contemporary colors. The Susan Sargent Home Collection, marketed under the Wamsutta brand...