Home Accents Today articles from September 2003

Home Accents Today archives from September 2003

Going to the dogs--and cats.(From the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Talking recently with the accessory buyer for a Top 100 furniture store, I discovered she was excited about a dog bed she had purchased at the summer shows with a $1,500 retail price tag. It's red and it's going to be the centerpiece for her...

Specialty home stores make Top 100 list.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)
September 1, 2003... DESPITE THE SLUGGISH economy, war, SARS and a plunging Consumer Confidence Index, specialty stores are surviving, at least those adapting to change. Stores Magazine, the publication of the National Retail Federation, published its annual list...

GLM to unveil revamped Accent on Design in '04.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; George Little Management Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... GEORGE LITTLE MANAGEMENT will give the Accent on Design division of the New York International Gift Fair a much-needed makeover just in time for its 20th anniversary during the 2004 winter market. "We've made few changes since the show...

Decorize CEO resigns; Parsons takes the helm.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Jim Parsons takes over as Jon Baker resigns)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... JON BAKER HAS resigned as CEO, president and chairman of the board of Decorize Inc. (Springfield, Mo.)., a company he founded three years ago. Jim Parsons, co-founder of Decorize, a current director and executive vice president, will assume the...

Carolina Mirror to debut Winterthur line.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... CAROLINA MIRROR, a division of Gardner Glass Products (North Wilkesboro, N.C.), will introduce a decorative mirror collection of reproductions and adaptations from the Winterthur museum, garden and library. This new group will be introduced in...

MacKenzie-Childs team to introduce casual furniture designs.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Well-known home accent designers Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs will make their debut at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago this month after three years of quiet rest and relaxation. The founders of...

ARTS finalists announced.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; winners to be announced at Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market)
September 1, 2003... DALLAS MARKET CENTER and the Accessories Resource Team have named finalists for the 15th Annual ARTS Awards. The winners will be honored Saturday, Jan. 17, during the Dallas International Gift and Home Accessories Market. Manufacturer...

Whereoware launches licensing initiative.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; Tabitha Bowling named director of licensing programs)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WHEREOWARE (McLean, Va.) has expanded its products and services designed for licensed artists and licensing agencies and appointed Tabitha Bowling to head the initiative. The move is in response to the company's yearlong analysis, which...

Archipelago opens in Tribeca neighborhood.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ARCHIPELAGO HAS opened its first retail store in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood, which also doubles as the company's wholesale showroom. The store, located in a landmark district at 38 Walker Street, showcases Archipelago wares in a...

KEA to unveil rug, kitchen collections in New York.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THIS MONTH, KEA inc. will introduce a line of printed rugs that coordinate with wall art collections from Village Court during the New York Home Textiles Show. "The collaboration with Village Court is a natural expansion of our work in...

Sea Gull lighting to launch PGA Tour Home Collection.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SEA GULL LIGHTING has become the newest licensing partner for the PGA Tour Home Collection, to produce portable lamps, fixtures and ceiling fans. The collection, which will debut at the October International Home Furnishings Market in High...

2003 ROY Award winners named.(News: trends retailing manufacturing licensing marketing; AmericasMart-Atlanta's Retailer of the Year Awards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A crowd of 500 was on hand for AmericasMart-Atlanta's 10th annual Retailer of the Year (ROY) Awards, held during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market. The ROY Awards salutes outstanding achievement among the nation's premier area...

Avoiding turnover and embracing change.(Retail Update)
September 1, 2003... "TAKE AWAY MY people, but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories, but leave my people, and soon we will have a new and better factory."--Andrew Carnegie One of your most important assets...

Summer 2003: the editors of Home Accents Today scouted the summer gift shows, looking for what's new and different. Here are our top picks for hot trends across the country.(Market wrap up)
September 1, 2003... Atlanta * Tribal looks grew up, sparking a revival that brought forth the best of jungle and ethnic looks, in everything from sleek vases to modernized accent furniture. * Palm Beach is the resort of choice, in a growing fringe trend...

A graceful evolution to beautiful living.(Retail Profile)(Smith Beautiful Living emphasizes friendly customer service)(Company Profile)
September 1, 2003... There's a lot to be said for shopping in a store where everybody knows your name. When customers enter Smith Beautiful Living in Greensboro, N.C., they're greeted by name for the most part, and if the staff doesn't know your name when you walk...

Sweet Dreams: continues its tradition of luxurious handcrafted bedding.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... It only takes one look at the Sweet Dreams line of luxury linens to recognize the company's unwavering dedication to quality, style, and craftsmanship--as well as its flair for combining rich and colorful fabrics into strikingly beautiful...

White Linen, Inc.: handcrafts fine Italian fabric into heirloom-quality linens.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... In 1987, Alena Gerli combined her passion for vintage linens, her experience in the fashion industry, and a strong dose of entrepreneurial spirit and launched her own company to create fine, heirloom-quality linens for bed and table. Today,...

Archipelago: takes custom approach to luxury linens.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... When veteran film and television set designer Nina Ramsey left the entertainment field to launch her own home furnishings business, she had little more than a knowledge of sewing and a keen eye for design. Yet in just over a decade, her...

Greenhorn Trading Co.: puts spotlight on cashmere throws, blankets.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... Nearly 20 years ago, The Greenhorn Trading Company began importing fine Irish linen products for the home and personal use. Today, the company's line has expanded far beyond just linen--but throughout, the focus remains on products that offer...

Denali Home Collection: adds to its signature lodge look.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... When Monterey Mills, a 40-year-old manufacturer of fleece and pile, decided to create its own finished products, it chose throws and pillows for its venture--and chose to craft them in an innovative, ultra-soft fabric that was 20 years in the...

Mystic Valley Traders: enhances its long tradition of excellence.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... For many years, Mystic Valley Traders has enjoyed an unequalled reputation for exquisite product, superlative customer service, and exceptional delivery. Today, under new ownership, that reputation remains solid--and is being enhanced by...

Jake & Barkley Collection: caters to consumers' furry friends.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... A veteran of the gift industry for many years, Marsha Blanke has an uncanny ability not only to spot but to help make trends, as fans of her Tablewear by Marsha Blanke line will attest. Now, in addition to her trend-setting home decor, Blanke...

Victorian Heart: puts style, value into table linen line.(A Special Advertising Section To Home Accents Today)
September 1, 2003... Since its founding, Victorian Heart Company, Inc.[c], has been providing customers with a beautiful selection of quilts, throws, and other products to dress the top of the bed. Now, the company is helping customers dress the top of their...

Bigger isn't better, small pieces and texture are in.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
September 1, 2003... From more traditional looks to the most modern of designs, manufacturers are in agreement that smaller pieces are the reigning kings of accent furniture in today's market. "Consumers seem to be holding back on the bigger ticket items, but...

Cottage corner.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... CORNERING THE WORLD on cottage looks, designers continue to tweak the warmth and relaxed hominess this style affords. The latest efforts mix wintry whites with bright, farm-fresh hues, offering designs with a broad appeal for consumers. With...

Classical ode.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
September 1, 2003... THERE IS A REASON the classics continue to appeal. Whether it is a book, a musical composition or a furniture style, a classic is timeless and adaptable and always relevant. In accent furniture, the latest classic looks build on this pedigree...

Success lies in speedy delivery, high quality.(Accent furniture: portfolio)
September 1, 2003... REALISTS IN THE ACCENT furniture industry understand when the economy is down, business will follow. "That is just the way it is in the furniture business. It is a postponable purchase," said David Peterson, vice president and general manager...

Modern life.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WHILE MODERN AND contemporary remain subjective style terms for many, the clamor for designs reflecting their influence continues. Manufacturers from all walks are offering their own spin on what constitutes this "now look," whether it is the...

Checked off.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... CHECKS, SQUARES and diamonds bring texture and complexity to the world of accent furniture. These geometric shapes lend a sense of personality to the latest designs that other looks might be lacking. Whether subtle or bold, this is one pattern...

Post colonial chic.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... LOVE THE IDEA of tropical but seeking something more refined and urbane? For the sophisticated consumer who still longs for a palm-covered paradise, British Colonial-inspired pieces provide plenty of exoticism and rich style. Relax into the...

Registry of sources in accent furniture.(Accent furniture: portfolio)(Directory)(Illustration)
September 1, 2003... registry of sources in accent furniture COMPANY NAME & CONTACT PRODUCTS & PRICE RANGES vendor home base, phone number armoires/chests beds screens Accents Beyond M M High...

Mod movement.(Design directions: pillows)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RIGHT ABOUT NOW, all things that swing like the '60s are in the style spotlight for fashion, the home and more. Zero in on pillows, where a plethora of prints revisits that rebellious decade. Graphic geometries, Op Art designs and stylized...

Royal flush.(Design directions: pillows)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE PRETTIEST decorative pillows around are blushing hues of purple--from rosy pink mauves and plums to silvered lilac and violet. Feel free to complement with rich browns or complex greens for an extra jolt of sophistication, but purple alone...

Cats & dogs.(What's hot: style)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WHILE PET LOVERS MAY never agree on which makes a better pet, a cat or a dog, any consumer will quickly see the appeal of home accents depicting our four-legged buddies. From the most friendly of man's best friend to the most aloof of felines,...

Pampered pets.(Pet shop)
September 1, 2003... IN A WORLD WHERE pets go to day spas and therapy, it's no wonder they share in the spoils of that other favorite human activity, shopping. Frankly put, pet accessories are big business as pet owners indulge their four-legged friends in the best...

Consumer counts: the pampering of our pets.(the Household Animals)
September 1, 2003... CURRENTLY, 62% of U.S. households own a pet according to figures from the National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. Overall, 47% of all households in the U.S. own more than one type of pet. ...

Seminars.(Events: high point, N.C.)(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... Friday, Oct. 17 WITHIT Salutes the Affluent Furniture Market 7:30 a.m.--Jeffrey Petersen, associate publisher, Architectural Digest, will present the magazine's 2003 National Home Furnishings Survey. Some topics covered will include...

Parties.(Events: high point, N.C.)(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... Wednesday, Oct. 15 Furniture/Today Party 5:30 p.m.--The staff of Furniture/Today welcomes all marketgoers to its Market Kickoff Party at Noble's. Sherwin Williams is the headline sponsor and Other sponsors are Dupont, Durham Furniture,...

eBay Showhouse to benefit Alpha Workshops.(News; $70,000 worth of furniture and accessories to be auctioned for cause)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE FIRST EBAY Showhouse will auction nearly $70,000 worth of furniture and accessories Oct. 23-30. More than 200 items will be sold with proceeds benefiting The Alpha Workshops, a decorative arts atelier employing those with HIV and AIDS. ...

Chelsea House opens second High Point space.(News)
September 1, 2003... CHELSEA HOUSE (Gastonia, N.C.) has leased a permanent showroom in High Point, N.C for The Augustan Collection, a division that sells designer-styled lampshades. The showroom is located on the 2nd floor/North Court of the 200 North Hamilton...

cmi to debut new High Point showroom.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RUG VENDOR cmi (Pawtucket, R.I.) will debut a new showroom at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The new space is located in the Suites at Market Square, G-1332 and provides room for future expansion. "We are...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2003... IN THE STYLE "Game Point" feature of the July issue, the item from Umbra was misidentified. The correct product name is the Rolz Checker Set.

iittala, Finnish embassy organize exhibit.(News; Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FAIRYTALES IN GLASS, an exhibition at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, will celebrate the work of Finnish glass artist Oiva Toikka Sept. 5-28. Toikka's work appears in museum collections around the world, including the Victoria and Albert...

2003 Retail Excellence Awards presented.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TOP RETAILERS FROM around the country were honored by Gifts & Decorative Accessories magazine with the Retailer Excellence Awards, presented during the recent New York International Gift Fair. The 52nd annual awards dinner was held at The Plaza...

DCI names CFO.(People: promotions hires appointments; Decorative Concepts Inc. names Steven L. Stolz as CFO)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... DECORATIVE CONCEPTS INC. (Milford, Ohio), has appointed Steven L. Stolz as CFO. He brings more than 20 years of financial and operations experience to the company. It was previously announced that Len Gorelick, founder of NCE and most...

Home Comfort taps Edie as president.(People: promotions hires appointments; Bud Edie )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SOFT GOODS vendor Home Comfort (Atlanta) has promoted Bud Edie to president. Edie works with major retailers and department stores to introduce Home Comfort's products and expand its sales force. He joined the company in the spring as...

Obituary. (People: promotions hires appointments.(J. Smith Capel Jr. of Capel Inc.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2003... J. SMITH CAPEL JR., 39, died while on a recent business trip in India. He was director of imports and overseas business fur Capel, Inc. and had served in that position since 1985. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Warren Capel, and...

Quoizel makes several hires, promotions.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... QUOIZEL (Goose Creek, S.C.) has promoted Rick Feinberg to national sales manager of its lighting showroom division, reporting to Rick Seidman, vice president of sales & marketing. Feinberg, who begain his career with Quoizel in 1986, was...

Sphinx by Oriental Weavers honored by The Great Indoors.(People: promotions hires appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE GREAT INDOORS, a division of Sears, named Sphinx by Oriental Weavers the top area rug vendor at its annual Partners in Progress event. The Partners In Progress program recognizes suppliers that make significant contributions to the...

Woolrich licenses soft goods partners.(Licensing; agreement with Fallani and Cohn and Southern Textile Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WOOLRICH HAS LICENSED table linen manufacturer Fallani and Cohn and bed linen producer Southern Textiles to create soft goods lines for its Woolrich Home Furnishings Division. The division is set to debut at the October International Home...

Art in Motion signs new artist.(Licensing)(Richard Gaskins)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RICHARD GASKINS has been signed to Art in Motion. Gaskin's first collection will include Star Magnolia and Double Anemone, as well as two other images that capture the flowers in sepia, cream and charcoal hues. "Richard designs and builds...

Rosenwald expands licensing venture.(Licensing)(Jill Rosenwald's contract with J. Z. Cushman & Company)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TO HELP LAUNCH a broad licensing program, artist Jill Rosenwald has signed J. Z. Cushman & Company as her official agent. Rosenwald's first licensing effort is a porcelain and wood accessory collection that premiered at Toyo Trading last...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... Domestic OCTOBER 11-13 Holiday Bonus Show. Concourse Exhibition Hall, San Francisco, Calif. phone: 415-346-6666, web: www.weshows.com 12-14 Gulf Coast & Resort Merchandise Show. Moody Gardens Convention Center, Galveston Island,...

Clay, color and class.(portrait: Gail Pittman)
September 1, 2003... When Gail Pittman graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1972, the furthest thing from her mind was starting a multimillion dollar company making dinnerware and home accents. Instead she taught third and fourth grade, and then the...

Editor's notes.(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... It's been a long, strange trip for the independent specialty stores over the past few years. I had a bit of catching up to do on the history when I first arrived at my post last year, but since then, I've witnessed the industry transform...

Mixing it up: kids specialty store merchandising report: cribs, crib bedding garner lion's share of mix.(By the Numbers)
September 1, 2003... High Point--The kids specialty stores answering Kids Today's exclusive merchandise mix survey primarily target those shopping for infants through 2-year olds; 86% say this age range accounts for most sales. Similar results were reported in last...

New Dan River licensed bedding to debut at N.Y. textiles market.(Licensing; license from Art Impressions and Ella Enchanted; agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp.)
September 1, 2003... Roswell, Ga. -- Dan River will debut a full slate of licensed bedding at the fall Home Textiles market next month, with a high concentration licenses based around movie properties set to hit theatres in 2004. The company will show two new...

Kidz Trays line from Just Products updates classic TV tray concept.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Product development firm Just Products is introducing Kidz Trays, a new twist on the classic concept of TV trays. Kidz Trays are designed for kids ages 3 and older. Each tray has colorful designs, removable magnets and a...

Hasbro named master toy licensee for Tractor Tom.(Licensing; by Contender Entertainment Group)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Pawtucket, R.I. -- Hasbro has entered into an agreement with Contender Entertainment Group to be the master toy licensee in North America for the company's UK-based preschool property Tractor Torn. Julie Duffy, a spokeswoman for Hasbro,...

Aurora adding Gumby, Rocky & Bullwinkle plush to the mix.(Licensing; agreements with Heat Licensing and Classic Media )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Plush manufacturer Aurora has added two new licensed lines to its mix--classic properties Gumby and Rocky & Bullwinkle. The company will make Gumby and Pokey poseable plush ranging from 4 to 50 inches under license from Heat...

Art Impressions expanding programs for two key properties.(Licensing)(Sue Dreamer and Blue Jean Teddy characters)
September 1, 2003... Canoga Park, Calif. -- Art Impressions is growing its licensing programs for artist Sue Dreamer and its popular Blue Jean Teddy characters with several new licensees for each and an expansion into international territories. Dreamer has...

Springs to unveil The Dog, Shrek designs at N.Y. show.(Licensing; Springs Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Fort Mill, S.C. -- Springs Inds. is making two new licensed lines this fall, both of which will be unveiled at the fall textiles market this month. The Dog, a new property under license from 4Kids Entertainment, features strange-ratio...

Dan River names president, COO, promotes Hammer.(People in licensing; Dan River Inc.; Daniel Hammer; Thomas L. Muscalino)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Danville, Va. -- Dan River has named a new president and chief operating officer, as well as promoting Daniel Hammer to executive vice president home fashions sales and marketing. Thomas L. Muscalino, president home fashions division, is...

Sesame Workshop promotes Gorfinkel to VP.(People in licensing; Anne Gorfinkel )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... New York -- Anne Gorfinkel has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president and executive director, educational outreach, for the Sesame Workshop. Gorfinkel will be responsible for creating and delivering needs-driven...

Marvel names new president of consumer products.(People in licensing; Marvel Enterprises Inc.; Timothy Rothwell )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... New York -- Marvel Enterprises has named Timothy Rothwell president of the company's consumer products group. Rothwell was previously the senior vice president for consumer products at Universal Studios. In his new post, he will...

LIMA names board of directors.(People in licensing; Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... New York -- The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Assn. has named its board of directors for the upcoming year. The new members are: Bernie Leifer of SG Footwear; Simon Philips of Licensing Dynamics International; and Cheryl...

Warner Bros. promotes Brown, Braun to VP posts.(People in licensing; Michael Brown; Bradford Braun )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Burbank, Calif. -- Michael Brown has been promoted to vice president of international retail business development for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "In his new role, Michael will continue to grow retail business development throughout...

Archie Comics names Herman VP of licensing.(People in licensing; Steven Herman )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... New York -- Archie Comics Entertainment has named Steven Herman vice president of licensing. In this newly created position, Herman will oversee all licensing and merchandising activities for the company's cast of characters. Herman...

Vaughan making licensed NASCAR line.(Licensing; Vaughan Furniture Company Inc.)
September 1, 2003... Galax, Va. -- Case goods manufacturer Vaughan of Virginia is rolling out a new line of NASCAR furniture under license from the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. The line will include about 20 youth pieces as well as a 12-SKU...

Carter's launches mass market collection.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Atlanta, -- Baby and young children s apparel manufacturer Carter's has launched Child of Mine, a new brand of childrenswear and nursery room decor targeting the mass market. Child of Mine, which launched in August, is available exclusively...

Specialty store groups join forces for ABC.(News Watch )(All Baby and Child Expo)(Calendar)
September 1, 2003... High Point -- In the latest move in what has been a tumultuous year for the juvenile specialty store industry, the presidents of each of the organizations representing the Association of Independent Specialty Stores, as well as the incoming...

Bebe Chic unveiling new lower-priced crib collection.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Edgewater, N.J. -- Upscale crib bedding manufacturer Bebe Chic is launching a new line of six ready-made crib bedding designs at the All Baby and Child Expo this month in Las Vegas. The line, dubbed Bebe Dreamz... features similar styling to...

Juvenile Solutions distributing new Hush a Bye product line.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- Juvenile Solutions, an importer, distributor and manufacturer of infant and toddler products, is distributing a new line of plush toys, clothing and bath accessories called Hush a Bye Baby. Products include sleep sacks with...

Stanley launches Young America as separate brand.(News Watch; Glenn Prillaman senior vice president of marketing and sales of Young America)
September 1, 2003... Stanleytown, Va. -- In a move to further establish Young America as a youth furniture leader, Stanley Furniture will separate its Young America and Stanley Collections as two distinct brands, each with its own identity. Young America, a...

FAO teams up with Borders, opens Saks boutiques.(News Watch)
September 1, 2003... King of Prussia, Pa. -- FAO has agreed to enter a business relationship with Borders and Walden Book Company. FAO, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January and emerged from bankruptcy in April, also opened its first 16 boutiques in Saks...

Berg pushing new gallery concept.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Hillside, N.J. -- Youth furniture manufacturer Berg will promote a new marquee gallery concept at the All Baby and Child Expo in Las Vegas this month, and will show newly developed signage to complement the idea. "The idea is to create a...

Designer focuses line on Japanese influence.(Nicole Reyes designs furniture inspired by kimonos)
September 1, 2003... Scottsdale, Ariz. -- When Nicole Reyes graduated from college in 2002, she knew it was time to figure out what she wanted to do with her life. She started by going to Japan for three months. Reyes had never been to Japan, but she had long...

Bunnies by the Bay makes push into juvenile.(News Watch)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Anacortes, Wash. -- Seventeen-year veteran gift manufacturer Bunnies by the Bay has shifted its focus from home decor and collectibles to newborn and infant gifts. As part of that new focus, the company is exhibiting at its first juvenile...

Ethan Allen opens first kids store in Conn.(News Watch)
September 1, 2003... Farmington, Conn. -- Ethan Allen opened its first dedicated Ethan Allen Kids store last month at the Westfarms Mall here. The 2,000-square-foot store carries case goods, upholstery, accents, sheet sets, comforters and window treatments, and...

Baby Love takes 'one store' to new level: retailer masters the South Florida market with its superstore strategy.(Up Close)
September 1, 2003... Sunrise, Fla. -- Independent specialty store owner Peter Komroff has said that he likes having Babies "R" Us stores nearby--something you might not expect to hear from the average baby store owner. But Komroff's 52,000-square-foot megastore,...

Gliders continue to expand their role.(Up Close)
September 1, 2003... While glider rockers may be traditional nursery fare, it's the moms or dads who sit in them with the baby, making them unique in the world of infant products. And because they're adult-sized chairs, many glider rocker manufacturers are upping...

ABC Expo expected to light up Vegas: all Baby & Child show looks to live up to its name.(Show Biz)
September 1, 2003... This Flutterby Baby Beanbag from Fun Furnishings is part of the interactive beanbag collection, which is designed so kids can actually sit on the wings of a butterfly. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Gracie crib bedding collection from...

Tupelo continues to be a force in youth: popular summer show draws strong contingent of kids producers.(Show Biz)
September 1, 2003... Higdon Furniture's new Cape Cod collection combines MDF and hardwood solids in an affordable teen or second-bedroom collection. In addition to this poster bed, a panel headboard is available in all sizes. Dresser, mirror, chest and headboard...

West coasters get taste of youth: kids bedroom a popular category at San Francisco show.(Show Biz)
September 1, 2003... Broyhill Furniture is having great success in several categories, including youth, with its Attic Heirlooms collection. The furniture gives the sense of rustic antiques with solid oak tops and turnings paired with oak veneers. All the youth...