Home Accents Today articles from November 2004

Home Accents Today archives from November 2004

Shiny and blue.(Market review: best of market)
November 1, 2004... When you ask the mirror on the wall who's the fairest, the answer right now has to be the wonderful new looks at the High Point market this fall. It seemed to us vendors stretched their creativity a bit more than in the past one or two...

Glamour is back in high point.(Market review: best of market)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... This market, glamour resurfaced in fine form with an emphasis on luxe, sophisticated styling. A catch-all of sorts, this glamorous, luminous theme applied to several market trends, casting a golden glow on whatever it touched. In...

Changing times.(From The Editor)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... Lexington adds its name to a growing list of furniture companies opening their own retail stores. Q: Are they suppliers or competitors? * A new survey shows luxury customers buying high-end items at department stores. Q: Didn't everyone...

CBK to produce Casa Cristina lamps, accessories.(News)
November 15, 2004... HISPANIC TV PERSONALITY Cristina Saralegui has signed with accessory vendor CBK to develop a line of decorative accessories and lamps under her license. The products, to be introduced at the April 2005 International Home Furnishings Market in...

Vegas World Market Center moves show dates, expands.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE LAS VEGAS Furniture Market has rescheduled its dates to July 25-29, 2005, to accommodate an overflow of exhibitors and maximize available convention space in Las Vegas. The World Market Center has expanded the size of the first market...

ART reschedules '05 conference.(News)(Accessories Resource Team)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE ACCESSORIES Resource Team, trade association for the professional decorative accessories industry has rescheduled the 2005 ART Conference to Aug. 4-7, 2005. This conference date change is in response to the Las Vegas Market date...

Rhodes Furniture files Chap. 11.(News)
November 15, 2004... ATLANTA-BASED retailer Rhodes Furniture has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owing at least $16.8 million to its top industry and other unsecured creditors--from suppliers to former CEOs. The company plans to close 26 stores while...

Casa Bique files bankruptcy, promotes Classics.(News)(Casa Bique Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... CASA BIQUE INC. filed for voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy in September, setting off a legal response from SouthTrust Bank. SouthTrust's motion for relief cites a $2.4 million line of credit, which Casa Bique President R. Allen Douglas increased...

Currey & Company signs deal with Frinier for outdoor designs.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... LIGHTING AND ACCENT furniture manufacturer Currey & Company has signed a licensing agreement with furniture designer Richard Frinier. The first cobranded collection for Frinier and Currey & Company will be launched at the Fall 2005...

ASFD presents 2004 Pinnacle Awards.(News)(American Society of Furniture Designers)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE AMERICAN SOCIETY of Furniture Designers presented the 2004 Pinnacle Awards at the ninth annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards ceremony at the High Point International Home Furnishings Center ballroom. More than 300 guests attended...

Raymond Waites debuts Metropolitan Chic bedding.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... DESIGNER RAYMOND WAITES revisits his past with a focus on the future through crisp polka dots, stylized origami flowers and masculine graphics as he introduces Metropolitan Chic, a contemporary bedding collection complete with new packaging....

OneCoast re-brands regional sales agencies.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... ONECOAST NETWORK, the giftware, home furnishing and collegiate industry's only national team of sales professionals, plans to brand its regional sales groups under the OneCoast name. The re-branding will take place through the winter shows...

Textillery Weavers licenses designs to Melange Home.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... TEXTILLERY WEAVERS has partnered with two companies to expand its product line in textiles and lamps. The company licensed a number of its most popular woven designs and colorways to Melange Home to create a complete bedding collection that...

German trade show aims to stop design knockoffs.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE LEGAL BATTLE against product piracy moves closer to the courts as Messe Frankfurt plans to support exhibitors in the fight against copying during Ambiente, Feb. 11-15, 2005. Believed to be the first trade show organizer to take such...

Murray Feiss on growth track.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... MURRAY FEISS will open its first Western distribution facility during the first quarter of 2005. The 210,000-sq.-ft. center in Las Vegas will be patterned after its New York distribution center, which has allowed the New York-based company...

Sadek merges two divisions.(News)(Charles Sadek Import Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE CHARLES SADEK Import Company has merged its Andrea by Sadek and j. willfred divisions into a single entity for purposes of ordering, warehousing, shipping and invoicing. The two divisions will still retain their identities, names and...

225 Fifth Ave. tenants head to 34th Street.(News)
November 15, 2004... SEVERAL NEW YORK TENANTS at 225 Fifth Ave., facing eviction after the building was set for conversion to condominium, have signed an agreement to move to 34th Street into a building owned by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. and parent company,...

Janelle Lampp licenses brand.(News)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... JANELLE LAMPP, a consultant to the rug and home textile industries for 18 years, launched her own brand--JANELLEStyle--earlier this year, and new designs were introduced for three licensees at the International Home Furnishings Market in High...

Visual delights: great retail displays.(Retail Update)(Column)
November 15, 2004... TYPICALLY WHEN WE TALK about visual merchandising and great displays we use images from vendors' showrooms, but this time I've pulled pictures from retailers across the country. Don't get me wrong--I've seen some great vendor displays this...

Purple reign.(What's hot: style)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... LUSH AND OPULENT, the most royal of hues jazzes up the home with lavish abandon. Violet and amethyst, in particular, are in the spotlight, putting the accent on regal elegance. Whatever the shade, the color purple satisfies a craving for...

Shedding light on the not-so-humble lamp.(The consumer counts: lamps)
November 15, 2004... MORE THAN 14 MILLION households purchased a lamp in 2002 and 2003, according to Home Accents Today's exclusive Buying Trends Survey of home accent buying households. Table lamps and floor lamps are the top lamp buys, followed by desk/reading...

Georgia Lighting: masters of light.(Retail Profile)(Cover Story)
November 15, 2004... Harry Gilham founded Georgia Lighting in 1960 with three employees. Seven years later he founded World Imports, the manufacturing arm of his company, and more than 40 years later Georgia Lighting is one of the nation's largest lighting...

Shaken and stirred.(Designs directions: barware)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... THE MARTINI is more than just a cocktail. It's an American classic that has become the "in" drink with the trendy crowd. A modern mix of martini accessories brings the classic cocktail into a new era. Bright colorful glasses and funky olive...

The modern bar.(Designs directions: barware)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... CONTEMPORARY STYLE has made its way to the bar. While enjoying an evening spirit is a timeless tradition, the new modern barware contrasts classic content with contemporary concepts. Glass and stainless steel keep the look clean and simple,...

Textile show loves color, courts younger market.(Show review: N.Y. Home Textiles)
November 15, 2004... IT WAS A SOMETHING-for-everyone style story at the home textiles market in New York last month. For the first time in a number of years, no single look or fabrication dominated the marketplace as chenille constructions have done for the...

Transitional looks still top of styles.(Trends)(lighting and lamps)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... TRANSITIONAL AND contemporary looks remain at the forefront of design in lamp and lighting offerings. With more clean, pared-down offerings than ever, manufacturers are searching for a way to distinguish themselves from a sea of simple lines....

Metal modern.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Buyers Guide)
November 15, 2004... CONTEMPORARY TABLE LAMPS get decked out in the latest metallic tones. Brushed or polished, the sleekest of designs have taken a shine to metal in glamorous fashion. In addition to classic gold and silver, look for copper and bronze to up the...

Colorful crystals.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... DRIPPING IN BRIGHTLY HUED PRISMS, beads and clusters of crystal, these chandeliers literally sparkle with glamour and panache. The luxe tights offer an upscale touch of embellishment with just a little over-the-top styling. Whether fun and...

Surface interest.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... TEXTURAL CONTRAST adds depth and diversity to sleekly contemporary lighting offerings. Balancing rough against smooth or flat against raised allows for a supremely stylish translation of simpler designs. Look for paper, jute and metal to stand...

Classic style.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... TRADITION CONTINUES with timeless designs in table lamps. Tailored shades and classic bronze finishes create a staple look with style and elegance. Ceramic finishes offer a touch of opulent color sure to brighten the traditional scene.--KARA...

Elemental style.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Brief Article)
November 15, 2004... NATURAL MATERIALS establish a dominant hold over the latest lighting designs. Far from earth-crunchy, these sophisticated looks shed a stylish new light on shell, wood and fiber. The best designs feel handmade and, at times, extravagant, pulled...

Vendors say retailers looking for value, something different.(Business)
November 15, 2004... DESPITE SLOWER traffic during the October International Home Furnishings Market, most lighting manufacturers reported positive results, ranging from good to very strong. "I was first encouraged at market by the positive attitude of the...

Registry of sources in lamps and lighting.(Lamps & Lighting Portfolio)(Illustration)
November 15, 2004... Registry of sources in lamps and lighting COMPANY NAME & CONTACT PRODUCTS & PRICE RANGES vendor Chandeliers/ floor portable home base, phone number pendants ...

Americasmart[R]-Atlanta: solidifies leadership position with unmatched facilities, trendsetting product & solid customer satisfaction.
November 15, 2004... Behind the tenet, "Where new always come first," Americasmart[R]-Atlanta celebrates its position as the nation's leading gift, home furnishings and area rug marketplace and the largest mart/trade show complex of its kind in the world. In...

Spring Fair Birmingham: offers U.S. buyers first look at latest worldwide innovations.
November 15, 2004... As Britain's premier buying event, Spring Fair Birmingham offers North American retailers a unique opportunity to see breaking international trends long before they make their way to the U.S. or Canada. In today's challenging retail...

IMM Cologne: emphasizes "internationality" among its growing list of exhibitors and attendees.
November 15, 2004... Each year, IMM Cologne transforms Cologne, Germany into the world's leading trade fair for the home furnishings industry. Held in January, IMM Cologne is the first event of the year to present the latest home trends for the European and...

Dallas market center: where it all comes together.
November 15, 2004... Add together five buildings, more than 2,200 permanent showrooms, more than 35,000 product lines--plus more than 200,000 visitors each year--and you've summed up the phenomenon known as Dallas Market Center. Listed in the Guinness Book of World...

GLM's At Home: Garners rave reviews as it presents buyers with new purchasing opportunities.(George Little Management)
November 15, 2004... With increasing number of upscale home furnishings and decorative accessories retailers attending the major George Little Management Gift Fairs, the At Home division was created seven years ago. Today it has not only become the destination...

Growth of Off-Price Home Goods: creates need for second show, set for May in Las Vegas.
November 15, 2004... Over the last 10 years, the market share of retail discounters has grown from 43 to 63 percent, while the range of their products has broadened dramatically. Leading the way are off-price home goods, with diverse offerings now found in the...

World Market Center, the country's largest new home furnishings market, to debut July 2005.
November 15, 2004... World Market Center (WMC) Las Vegas, the industry's most anticipated new home furnishings Market, will debut in July of 2005. World Market Center is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom complex serving the U.S. and...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 15, 2004... Domestic shows JANUARY 2005 8-11 Philadelphia Gift Show. Fort Washington Expo Center, Fort Washington, Pa. 678-285-3976, for Urban Expositions, urban-expo.com 8-11 Portland Gift & Accessories Show. Oregon Convention Center,...

Domesticating design.(Portrait)(retail stores)
November 15, 2004... MANGIACOTTI FLORALS KEY PLAYER Michele Mangiacotti THE BACK-STORY Michele Mangiacotti started Mangiacotti Florals in 1998 in Attleboro, Mass., after spending 14 years in the advertising business. The company, headquartered in a 110-year-old...