Home Textiles Today articles from April 2003

Home Textiles Today archives from April 2003

SARS scare sacks sourcing travel: firms heeding CDC warning; cancel trip plans.
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- As the last buyers and sales representatives packed up and prepared to leave last week's spring textiles market, fears of a deadly virus came to the fore and began to impact their travel and sourcing plans. SARS--Severe Acute...

Ralph's world sees multi-tracked tiers.(Ralph Lauren Home)
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- As Ralph Lauren Home builds the Lauren Ralph Lauren brand through new category launches, it's drawing a sharper distinction between Ralph Lauren Home product and Lauren product--part of a larger strategic plan to tier the business....

No soft landings for Pillowtex.(fourth-quarter losses)
April 7, 2003... KANNAPOLIS, NC -- Losing money for a third straight quarter since emerging from bankruptcy, and now facing the possible sale of the company, urged by creditors who want to cash out, embattled textiles titan Pillowtex Corp. recorded a...

Donna ups beds; pads brands.(Donna Karan Home expands brand offerings)
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- With a spacious and sunlit loft as its new stage, Donna Karan Home reintroduced itself at market with an expansion of its bedding offerings and the addition of new product categories and constructions for both of its brands--Donna...

Temares takes top spot at Bed Bath & Beyond: chain hits $1b quarter.(Steven Temares promoted to CEO)
April 7, 2003... UNION, NJ -- Putting up two major milestones in its 32nd year, its 11th as a public company, superstore Bed Bath & Beyond has promoted Steven Temares to the top spot of ceo, and at the same time recorded its first-ever billion-dollar quarter....

Perdue named ceo at Dollar General. (Retail briefs).(David Perdue)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... David Perdue, who recently left Pillowtex as chairman and ceo, has been named ceo of Dollar General Corp. He will also be a member of the board. Additionally, Dollar General chairman Cal Tuner said he will step down in June, with Perdue...

Retailers offering smaller formats. (Retail briefs).(Lowe's and Restoration Hardware)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Looking to open up smaller markets, Lowe's opened its first smaller prototype store last week, in Elkin, NC. At 94,000 square feet, these new prototypes are expected to have initial store sales volume of $20 million to $25 million ...

For the record.(Correction Notice)
April 7, 2003... A photo caption on page 16 of the HTT Market Daily of March 31 misidentified Larry Queen of Britannica.

WPS: new spins on grand brands.(WestPoint Stevens )
April 7, 2003... WEST POINT, GA -- WestPoint Stevens is shining the spotlight on its Grand Patrician and Martex brands this market in all of its product categories, existing and new, re-establishing them as lifestyles for the home. Bath and bedding are at...

Springs brings new order to Court.
April 7, 2003... FORT MILL, SC -- The Court of Versailles has reconvened, this time under license to Spring Industries after a two-decade run at Pillowtex. The new Court has thrown off much of the flourish that characterized its previous incarnation in favor of...

Abboud adds new Environments.
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Joseph Abboud Environments unveiled at market a differentiated bath towel line through new licensee Canning Vale and announced its launch into tabletop under a licensing agreement with The Excel Group--the latest fruits of an effort...

Two sides to Tommy home story.
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Tommy Hilfiger Home continues to plumb the high and low--low being a relative term in the world of designer label bed and bath. For the spring market, Tommy added a corduroy construction to its core bedding program, and at the...

Sargent spices up new home lines.
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Designer Susan Sargent was on site at market at the showrooms of some of her new home textiles licensees--including Mohawk Home--to co-host the launch of her new collections in bedding, decorative pillows and rugs. But also...

Ellison moves into jacquards.
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Ellison marked its two-year anniversary by expanding beyond its core print bed-in-a-bag program into jacquard offerings and stepping up the construction of its coordinate accessories. The finished product division of Alice Mills...

Retailer of the Year awards.
April 7, 2003... Several hundred executives gathered to honor five of their own on Sunday, March 30, for their dedication and achievement to the home textiles industry. Alan Gladstone, chairman, ceo and president, Anna's Linens, was honored as Outstanding...

The market week that was. (Opinion Today).(Editorial)
April 7, 2003... With the exception of Canadian retailers, nearly every retail company that had said it would come to the New York Home Textiles Market actually showed up this time. Still, it was very much an appointment-driven market. As has become the case in...

One-stop shopping. (Opinion Today).(Editorial)
April 7, 2003... Well, another home textiles market has come and gone. And overall, it wasn't the disaster that the naysayers predicted. On the other hand, it had little resemblance to what markets were just a scant decade ago. But this one certainly...

Keeco names new window exec. (People Today).(Justin Hwang named merchandise manager, decorative home products )(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- Keeco LLC, a supplier of Chinese-made hand-crafted quilts, window coverings, table linens and decorative pillows, has appointed Kimberly Evans to the new post of merchandise manager for window products. In a related move,...

Revman names sales mgr. (People Today).(Revman Industries Inc. has named Jody Folino has been named national sales manager)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Revman Industries Inc. has named Jody Folino has been named national sales manager. In her new position, Folino will manage sales for Laura Ashley, Echo, and Nicole Miller as well as other in-house brands and private label...

PHI hires designer. (People Today).(Nancy Lambert )(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... SAN FRANCISCO -- PHI, formerly Peking Handicraft, has named Nancy Lambert as the designer for quilts. She was previously at Pem America, and prior to that at Nostalgia. This is also her second stint at PHI. "She'll be doing a lot of...

Universal taps fashion coord. (People Today).(Universal Home Fashions has hired Meredith Mele as fashion coordinator)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Universal Home Fashions has hired Meredith Mele as fashion coordinator, a new position. She will report to Chris Certosimo, president. Mele was most recently designer for the bedding division at PHI, formerly Peking Handicraft....

JCP board names new director. (People Today).(JCPenney's, Burl Osborne)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... PLANO, TX -- JCPenney's board of directors has elected Burl Osborne, retired president of Belo Corp.'s Publishing division, and current chairman of the board of The Associated Press, a director of JCPenney, effective April 1. "Burl...

Sears banks on retail; credit biz on the block.(Sears, Roebuck & Co. to sell credit card portfolio)
April 7, 2003... HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL -- Seeking to boost its sagging share price and bottom line, Sears, Roebuck & Co. is putting up for sale its $30 billion credit card portfolio. The business has vexed management in recent years as consumers stopped paying...

Home buyers slam on brakes in Feb. (Housing market).
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- Worried about jobs, a weak economy and more recently a war with Iraq, and then snowed in for part of the month, Americans brought to a halt an historically long run-up in the broad housing market. Consumers put on hold their...

Home builders share the shakes.(National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Worried about a war, a weak economy and a job market that shows no signs of improving any time soon, the nation's home builders have grown increasingly jittery, and their confidence level has fallen to its lowest level since...

War takes toll on sales, shoppers. (Business Today).(retail sales statistics)
April 7, 2003... NEW YORK -- With consumers glued to the tube and watching war news on CNN, and up against a tough comparison with Easter holiday shopping a year ago, same-store retail sales continued their month-long slide, tumbling by 2.8 percent during the...

Wall Street watch: summary for the week ended April 3, 2003. (Business Today).(textile industry stock price movements)
April 7, 2003... HTT STOCK INDEX * Close: 2226.55 Change: 1.07% DOW JONES INDUSTRIALS Close: 8240.38 Change: 0.47% S&P 500 Close: 876.45 Change: 0.91% NASDAQ INDUSTRIAL Close: 1396.58 Change: ...

Wamsutta taking aim at stores' top shelves.(new Wamsutta Supima towel )(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... AT THE NEW YORK MARKET -- Springs Industries is kicking its Wamsutta towel line up a notch--and in the process is taking dead aim at the hallowed spot at department stores long held by Pillowtex's top-of-the-line Charisma. The new Wamsutta...

Editor's notes.(Editorial)
April 7, 2003... The uncertainty of whether we're going to war in Iraq is over, and perhaps by the time you read this, the war may be as well--it's hard for anyone to know what's around the corner. For a while, it looked like we might have another High...

Claritas: infant goods sales on the rise. (By the Numbers).
April 7, 2003... Greensboro, N.C. -- Sales of infant furniture and infant equipment will show hefty increases in the next five years according to projections made by Santa Clara, Calif.-based Claritas. The market research firm foresees a whopping 23%...

Affluent account for 14% of U.S. population. (By the Numbers).
April 7, 2003... Greensboro, N.C. -- There are more than 15 million U.S. households--about 14% of the total--with annual incomes of $100,000 or more according to the Department of Commerce. Nearly 12 million more have annual incomes between $75,000 and...

KidKraft producing Strawberry Shortcake furniture collection. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Dallas -- Everything old is new again, and Strawberry Shortcake is the latest 1980s property to resurface for the youngest generation to get a fresh look at. Already appearing on updated dolls from Bandai, Strawberry Shortcake made her...

Equity Marketing wins Master Toy license for Powerpuff Girls. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Los Angeles -- The Powerpuff Girls--those pint-sized crime fighters from The Cartoon Network--are making their way into a whole new line of toys, now that Equity Marketing has been named Master Toy Licensee for the property. Equity's...

Applause debuts National Geographic plush line. (Licensing).
April 7, 2003... Woodland Hills, Calif. -- Long a staple in the world of environmental and cultural education, National Geographic made its plush debut at Toy Fair with new products from Applause. Applause showed its first round of licensed National...

Bravado enters children's licensinq with Little Red. (Licensing).
April 7, 2003... Los Angeles -- Bravado International Group is set to take a detour from its hip roster of music properties to enter the world of children's licensing. The company, known for representing Christina Aguilera, The Spice Girls, Iron Maiden,...

Play Along to produce `The Cat in the Hat' line. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... New York -- Play Along, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group to create a line of products inspired by the upcoming Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures/ Imagine Entertainment release, Dr. Seuss'...

LIMA to offer certified licensing professional program. (Licensing).(International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... New York -- The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Assn. will offer the first Certified Licensing Professional Program, aimed at training professionals in the licensing industry. The program will be launched at this year's...

Gund expands Potter line, shows new Pooh. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Edison, N.J. -- Plush manufacturer Gund expanded two of its successful Baby Gund licenses at Toy Fair this year, showing a new look in Baby Pooh and adding characters to its Beatrix Potter line. The Disney Baby Pooh line is not only for...

Jay Franco launching GI Joe licensed line. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Pawtucket, R.I. -- The popular GI Joe brand is about to get bigger with Jay Franco & Son's plans to license the enduring brand. Expected in retail stores this fall, the line of bath towels, beach towels and ceramic bathroom accessories will...

HIT Entertainment to produce Rubbadubbers. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Dallas -- HIT Entertainment, the licensors for such hot properties as Bob the Builder, Barney, Thomas & Friends, Angelina Ballerina and The Wiggles, will produce a new preschool animated show this year entitled The Rubbadubbers. The...

Enesco, Nickelodeon join forces. (Licensing).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Itasca, Ill. -- Enesco Group has recently acquired multi-year licenses with the television network Nickelodeon to produce a variety of products, including waterballs, figurines and bookends. The television properties being licensed include...

Shermag sets sights on youth market. (News Watch).
April 7, 2003... Sherbrooke, Quebec -- Canadian case goods powerhouse Shermag wants to be a player in the youth furniture segment and will mark its first organized foray into the category with the introduction of two new bunkbeds at this month's High Point...

FAO may open departments inside Saks. (News Watch).
April 7, 2003... Birmingham, Ala. -- FAO Inc. may open licensed departments inside 245 Saks Department Stores, a move that comes after FAO's Chapter 11 filing in January and subsequent reorganization plan filing in February. The licensed departments would...

Kids Today hosting Kids Choice awards. (News Watch).
April 7, 2003... High Point -- Every youth home furnishings producer struggles with how to connect with their end-users--the kids themselves. But now, exhibitors in Showplace Kids will get an opportunity to find out firsthand what kids want, what they...

Vermont Precision producing first ash line. (News Watch).(furniture with ash wood)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Morrisville, Vt. -- Case goods manufacturer Vermont Precision Woodworks, long known for its solid maple and cherry wood pieces, is debuting its first collection in ash at the furniture market this month. Vermont Precision has been making...

Rocking Horse Depot to make HP debut. (News Watch).(High Point furniture market )(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Humble, Texas -- Rocking Horse Depot, the American distributor of Polish-made hardwood rocking horses and rocking chairs, will show at the High Point furniture market for the first time this month, in an effort to expand its retailer base into...

Coaster making big push into youth category. (News Watch).(Coaster Furniture)
April 7, 2003... Santa Fe Springs, Calif. -- Coaster Furniture is making a big push into youth this market with the debut of its Coaster Kids line and the opening of a remodeled 9,500-square-foot, two-story kids showroom adjacent to Coaster's main showroom on...

Relax-R opens permanent HP showroom. (News Watch).(High Point)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Milton, Vt. -- In a move designed to increase its growth and expansion plans, glider manufacturer Relax-R has signed a long-term lease for more than 7,000 square feet of permanent show space in High Point at Market on Green. This follows...

Green Frog Art manufacturing cradles. (News Watch).
April 7, 2003... Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. -- Decorative accessories producer Green Frog Art has expanded its line to include cradles, and will show the first designs at this month's High Point market. The company will show five different cradles, all of...

Baby Einstein to launch juvenile products, toys, preschool TV show. (News Watch).
April 7, 2003... Burbank, Calif. -- After expanding beyond its well-known music CDs and videos to launch a line of character puppets at Toy Fair, Baby Einstein announced that it will expand their product mix even further this year to include a complete line of...

JPMA names president, management adviser. (People around the industry).(Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Mt. Laurel, N.J. -- The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. has named Robert Waller Jr. to the position of president and William MacMillan to the position of management adviser. As president, Waller oversees all of the committees, serves...

Sesame Workshop names two to new posts. (People around the industry).(Jaime Greenberg named vice president, philanthropic development, Marie-Cecile Girard named manager, international licensing)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... New York -- Sesame Workshop has named Jaime Greenberg vice president, philanthropic development. Reporting to Sherrie Rollins Westin, executive vice president, corporate affairs, education and development, Greenberg will spearhead efforts...

Applause reorganizes management team. (People around the industry).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Woodland Hills, Calif. -- Gift and plush manufacturer Applause has restructured its management team. The following additions and changes to Applause's executive team take place immediately: * Jill Jones will serve as Applause's new...

4Kids names senior VP, retail promotion director. (People around the industry).(4Kids Entertainment )(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... New York -- 4Kids Entertainment has named two new senior officers. Rosalind Nowicki has been promoted to senior vice president of sales and marketing. She was previously vice president of marketing, a position she held since 2001. In...

Warner Bros. names retail business VP. (People around the industry).(Shari Black)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Burbank, Calif. -- Shari Black has been named vice president of retail business development for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Black, who reports to Patrick Connor, senior vice president of retail business development, will oversee the...

Archie Comics names new president. (People around the industry).(Allan Grafman)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... New York -- Archie Comics Entertainment has named Allan Grafman its new president. Grafman was previously executive vice president for Hallmark Entertainment. In his new position, Grafman will lead the company's activities in the...

W.A.C. Lighting names new president, COO. (People around the industry).(Richard Kurtz)(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Garden City, N.Y.--Richard Kurtz has been named president and chief operating officer of W.A.C. Lighting. Founder Tony Wang will remain as chairman and chief executive officer. Kurtz was previously vice president of operations for the...

Streetscape strategy boosts youth at El Dorado: larger stores drive sales increases for Miami giant. (Up Close: Cover Story).
April 7, 2003... Miami -- In 1966, like many Cubans fleeing the Communist government under Fidel Castro, Manuel Capo boarded a 24-foot wooden boat with his two sons, Carlos and Luis, and headed to Miami. While tens of thousands of others made similar...

Children's arena just `ducky'. (Up Close).
April 7, 2003... With spring in the air, it seems that ducks are everywhere, and they're floating their way onto all sorts of kids room accessories. Ducks are a pleasant, easy shape, and one that recalls memories of simpler times and classic toys (think Ernie...

Little pieces for little people. (Up Close).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... In the world of big-people furniture, little ones can feel a bit left out their feet don't touch the floor, the table is too high, the seat is too wide. But with children's rooms becoming larger and larger in new construction, there's often...

Silver spoons. (Up Close).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... It's easy for parents to go overboard decorating their child's room--after all, what mother doesn't want the best for her little one? For the truly discriminating parent (and child!), there is no shortage of options--far more than we could...

Multicultural influences impact youth market. (Up Close).
April 7, 2003... High Point -- When Cynthia Ham was pregnant with her daughter five years ago, she had a vision of how she wanted to decorate the nursery. "I wanted something different, that would represent her culture," said Ham. But when Ham, who is...

`Stuff to make you smile': Smilze extends its kids' decor line with more. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Offering an exuberant look in children's decor that is both wonderfully whimsical and beautifully bold--as well as sure to make people smile--is the successful goal of Smilze, as it enters its second year under new ownership with a wealth of...

Green Frog Art expands its line with cradles and cradle bedding. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Six years ago, Kelly Neal Mariotti and her mother, Linda Carpenter, recognized a need in the market for children's artwork sophisticated enough that families would continue to enjoy it long after the baby had grown. Acting on that idea, they...

Creative Images goes `over the top' with three-dimensional wall art. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Create Images didn't start out to be the number-one selling juvenile picture company in the country. "It just happened along the way," says Joy Phillips, owner, noting that the company's founding concept in 1990 was to provide poster mounting...

Full slate of products on tap at High Point. (Show Biz).
April 7, 2003... KidKraft's new three-tier storage bins are built on casters for ease of movement. Shown in primary colors with natural wood finish, the bins also are available in pastels with a white lacquer finish. Retail is $109. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Bright colors, fun characters star in Toy Fair introductions. (Show Biz).
April 7, 2003... The Rabbit in a Watering Can from Folkmanis features a bunny with a carrot that appears from within the watering can, and then hides back inside again. The toy recently won an Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Gold award. Retail price for the 13-inch...

Vibrant Nickelodeon toddler furniture from Delta Enterprise transforms children's rooms into magic cartoon worlds. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... On the heels of their popular Baby Snoopy[TM] and heartwarming Precious Moments[R] licensed product lines, DELTA L[??]V[R] has entered into a new, exciting licensing partnership with some of the most beloved characters on children's television:...

Maclaren introduces Mac 3, first 3-D fold, all-terrain 3-wheeler. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... British-based Maclaren Juvenile Products introduces the revolutionary new Mac 3, the versatile all-terrain, 3-wheeler with the attributes of Maclaren's legendary buggies: quality, innovation and style. Touted as the most exciting new...

Regal + Lager now exclusive distributor of Swedish Lascal safety products. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Made in Sweden, the Lascal line of children's safety products is now being brought to the U.S. market by Regal Lager Inc. The company became the exclusive U.S. distributor last October. An innovative company, Lascal's philosophy is to...

New Avent Bottle Trainer Kit helps baby transition from bottle to cup. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Avent America, a leading manufacturer of infant and toddler feeding products, has introduced the new Bottle Trainer Kit designed to help babies make the transition from bottle to cup. The kit featuring the award-winning Avent Reusable Bottle,...

PottyPal presents child-friendly toilet training system. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... Without relying on gimmicks that often don't work, Dr. Merry's PottyPal is quietly revolutionizing the toilet training process. "PottyPal offers children the proper way to toilet train the first time," explains Tara C. Addeo, the company's...

Kolcraft's half-century success centered around brand name strength. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... For more than 50 years, Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. has been America's premier crib mattress manufacturer. In recent years, this leadership position has enabled the company to significantly expand through partnerships with such recognizable brand...

With eye for detail, Dreamer Design adds pizzazz to jogging stroller market. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... At Dreamer Design, it's a commitment to details large and small that has made the company's products attractive to those seeking a high quality jogging stroller. Among its retail partners, Dreamer Design has gained a reputation as a company...

Juvenile Solutions brings European styling to infant and toddler products. (A Special Section To Kids Today).
April 7, 2003... By specializing in products not found in major chain stores, Juvenile Solutions Inc. has carved its niche as an important supplier of quality products in the infant and toddler market. By offering a host of different product categories, from...

MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,250 "Five 40" brand bicycle helmets. (CPSC recalls: March).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... MOSA Sports, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,250 "Five 40" brand bicycle helmets. These helmets fail impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act....

S. Rothschild & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling for repair about 37,000 girls' iridescent, hooded winter jackets. (CPSC recalls: March).
April 7, 2003... S. Rothschild & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling for repair about 37,000 girls' iridescent, hooded winter jackets. The rubber petal and metal snap can break off of the jacket, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Random House Inc., of New York, is voluntarily recalling about 360,000 children's board book sets. (CPSC recalls: February).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Random House Inc., of New York, is voluntarily recalling about 360,000 children's board book sets. The book sets were sold in cardboard boxes with plastic snaps. The plastic snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The Betesh Group of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 11,200 "Busy Bug" plush toys. (CPSC recalls: February).
April 7, 2003... The Betesh Group of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 11,200 "Busy Bug" plush toys. The antennae of the plush toy can be chewed or pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass., is providing a new instruction sheet for 120,000 "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools." (CPSC recalls: February).
April 7, 2003... The First Years Inc., of Avon, Mass., is providing a new instruction sheet for 120,000 "2-In-1 Fold-Away Tub and Step Stools." When used as a tub, babies' body parts can be pinched if the product's footrest is not fully extended so that it...

Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 "Fun Buckets," a vinyl bucket attached to a rope used to lift small items up to backyard play sets' forts. (CPSC recalls: February).
April 7, 2003... Playnation Play Systems of Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 "Fun Buckets," a vinyl bucket attached to a rope used to lift small items up to backyard play sets' forts. As children play on the play set's slide or platform, the...

Graco recalling SnugRide carseats. (Recall news).
April 7, 2003... Exton, Pa. -- Graco Children's Products announced a voluntary recall of 650,000 standalone SnugRide infant carseats equipped with a base manufactured in the USA between March 1, 2002, and March 6, 2003. SnugRide infant carseats sold as part of...

NHTSA announces recall of Snug Seat tethers. (Recall news).(Brief Article)
April 7, 2003... Washington -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a safety recall of tether kits for Snug Seat, Inc., child safety seats. The recall involves 1,146 tether anchor kits for the...

Industry calendar.
April 7, 2003... APRIL 3-9 International Home Furnishings Market, International Home Furnishings Center and other market buildings, High Point, (336) 888-3700. 30-5/1 ...