Home Textiles Today articles from January 2006

Home Textiles Today archives from January 2006

LNT believes it will close Apollo buyout.(News)(Linens 'n Things Inc.)(Apollo Management L.P.)
January 2, 2006... CLIFTON, N.J. -- As it neared the last hurdle potentially blocking the sale of the company, Linens 'n Things said it now expects to meet all the sales and profitability targets set by its prospective buyer, Apollo Management, as a condition for...

2005 vendor report card: hurt but still standing.(Business)
January 2, 2006... NEW YORK -- They've been hammered by constant price deflation straining every aspect of their operations. They've been hobbled by retail customers increasingly turning their backs on U.S. home fashions suppliers in pursuit of ever-lower...

The 'H' is for 'Home'.(News)(Home Shopping Network Inc.)
January 2, 2006... ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -- With phase one of the restructuring of its home goods lineup complete, Home Shopping Network (HSN) is adding more product depth to its three home lifestyle programs with the addition of area and accent rugs, decorative...

New Year won't get any easier.(News)
January 2, 2006... STAFF REPORT NEW YORK -- They exude grit and determination but home textiles suppliers are still torn about business in the New Year, finding plenty to worry about. HTTF conducted an informal survey among supplier executives and found...

Dec. 23 Wal-Mart's biggest shopping day.(Retail Briefs)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recorded its biggest shopping day of the year on Dec. 23, not Dec. 24 as it had expected. John Menzer, who heads Wal-Mart's U.S. division, said more people took Friday off from work and headed to stores to pick up...

Target Expects 4-5 percent comp store gain.(Retail Briefs)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Target Corp. reaffirmed its December sales forecast, saying it expects sales at stores open at least a year to grow 4 percent to 5 percent for the month. "Based on actual sales at Target stores for the first four weeks of December combined...

Neiman Marcus Web sales climb 30 percent.(Retail Briefs)(Neiman Marcus Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Web sales for The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. grew about 30 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 to $79.3 million from about $61 million for the previous year, while overall sales increased 7.5 percent to $976.4 million from $907.9 million...

Holiday eSpending soars.(News)(Goldman Sachs)(Nielsen/NetRatings)(Harris Interactive)
January 2, 2006... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Online shoppers during the just-completed holiday season drove sales in that channel 30 percent higher than last year to $30.1 billion, according to a just-released report. The results from the fifth annual Holiday...

No 'Sure Thing' in global retail.(News)(home fashions retail market of China and India)(Industry Overview)
January 2, 2006... NEW YORK -- China and India offer virtually unlimited retail growth, particularly for home fashions retailing, but to reach that promised land merchants will have to travel through unknown and often dangerous territory. "China and India...

Family Dollar profits dip as sales, comps climb.(News)
January 2, 2006... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Even though sales climbed higher at a double-digit pace, first fiscal quarter profits at Family Dollar Stores Inc. dropped off by slightly more than five percent, hobbled by rising costs and higher interest expense. ...

Nishat Chunian adds dyeing and finishing capacity.(News)
January 2, 2006... LAHORE, PAKISTAN -- Nishat Chunian Ltd. has become fully vertical. The company, the fourth largest textiles producer in Pakistan, recently opened a dyeing and finishing plant with a capacity of 3 million yards per month. The new facility...

Shareholders buy ShopKo deal.(News)(ShopKo Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... GREEN BAY, WIS. -- Sprinting toward the finish line after a long-running and hotly contested takeover contest, shareholders of heartland discounter ShopKo Stores Inc. overwhelmingly approved the sale of the company to all affiliate of Sun...

Tuesday Morning lowers Q4 guidance: lower customer traffic drives profits lower.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... DALLAS -- Upscale closeout retailer Tuesday Morning Corp., which operates 732 stores in 46 states, revised downward its guidance for the fourth quarter and year ending Dec. 31, 2005. Total sales for the quarter are now expected to be in the...

Dr. Deco brand fabric products debut from super Tekstil.(News)(Super Tekstil San. Tic.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... ISTANBUL -- Super Tekstil San. Tic. has created a line of nanotech home textiles products under the Dr. Deco brand. At Heimtextil, the company will debut curtains and bedding made from the fabric, which was created using Nanovate technology...

Home Textiles snapshot.(News)(NPD Houseworld)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 2, 2006... NPD Table Linens Nov. '04--Oct. '05 NPD Houseworld's consumer information shows that, in the 12 months ending Oct. '05, placemats were the top selling table linen category based on unit sales, and tablecloths were No. 1 in dollar...

House & Senate strengthen Berry Amendment.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Congress has approved a requirement strengthening the Berry Amendment, a law that requires the Department of Defense to purchase only domestic-made clothing, textiles and individual equipment. It also requires the Department of...

Wedbush favors BBB, Williams-Sonoma, cost plus: the basics still rule: value, merchandise, service and 'experience'.(News)(Wedbush Morgan Securities)(Bed, Bath and Beyond Inc.)(Williams-Sonoma Stores L.L.C.)(Cost Plus World Markets Inc.)(Company Profile)
January 2, 2006... Los ANGELES -- Wedbush Morgan Securities has selected three favorites among the home furnishings specialty retailers it evaluates: Bed Bath & Beyond, Williams-Sonoma and Cost Plus World Market. Wedbush, which specializes in coverage of...

Federated shifts eight divisional execs.(News)(Federated Department Stores Inc.)
January 2, 2006... CINCINNATI -- On Feb. 1, a changing of the guard will occur at Federated Department Stores as eight top divisional execs shift roles with the company's national integration of the Macy's nameplate. New posts will report to Federated Vice Chair...

It's a happy 25 as KAS Oriental marks a milestone.(News)(Kas Oriental Rugs Inc.)(Company Profile)
January 2, 2006... SOMERSET, N.J. -- KAS Oriental Rugs Inc., a supplier of imported handmade and machine-made rugs, in January will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The family-owned company was established in 1980 when couple Rao and Kas Yarlagadda set up...

Bomar Trim names Ferrell director of merchandising.(News)(Pat Ferrell)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA -- Bomar Trim, Inc. has hired Pat Ferrell as director of merchandising and business development. Ferrell started her career with JoAnn Fabrics, ran her own business designing and manufacturing decorative accessories and...

BBB sets high-growth target.(News)
January 2, 2006... UNION, N.J. -- When gazing into the crystal ball, it appears that both outright unit expansion and the "beyond" aspect of the Bed Bath & Beyond business will propel growth in the coming years. During the third-quarter earnings call on Dec....

HFI will launch holiday line.(News)(Home Fashions International)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... NEW YORK -- Home Fashions International will kick off its first seasonal/holiday collection with a new license for holiday tapestry pillows, placemats, runners and throws by Jan Shade Beach at the upcoming February Mini Market. About 25...

WP home will unveil Princess Natasha license.(News)(WestPoint Stevens Home Fashions)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... WEST POINT, GA. -- WestPoint Home will debut a full line of licensed bedding and bath products featuring Princess Natasha, an online character property from an original series on KOL, America Online's service for kids. The line debuts at...

Parimatex building brand identity.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... DAYTON, N.J. -- The Parimatex Group has created a new "brand identity" division to be led by Melanie Wildman, a sales executive who joined the company a few months ago, and Marcia Reid, vice president of communications. The new division...

Curvy covers seek shape of sleep to come.(News)(Curvy Pillow Co.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... CHICAGO -- The Curvy Pillow Co. has created a new concept in bedding that transforms standard sleep pillows into curvy, ergonomic shapes with two patent-pending all-cotton pillow covers that feature zippered closures. The Curvy Headpillow...

Susan Winget line expands.(News)(Manual Woodworkers and Weavers)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- Manual Woodworkers & Weavers (MWW) will expand the product offering from artist Susan Winget, introducing four new collections to debut at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market in January. Working...

Couristan promotes Andolino.(News)(Len Andolino)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... FORT LEE, N.J. -- Almost one year since joining Couristan, Len Andolino has been promoted to national sales manager for the residential broadloom division. He was previously residential sales manager for its Western region, a post be...

Tech solutions meet material world: trends in style find issues in sourcing, trade.(News)(Technology Solutions)(American Apparel and Footwear Association)
January 2, 2006... ATLANTA -- Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Material World will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center on April 4-6 with a program focused on key industry issues and spring and summer 2007 trends. The event runs...

Calendar.(Home furnishings industry)(Calendar)
January 2, 2006... January 2006 10-18 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market AmericasMart Atlanta (800) ATL-MART www.americasmart.com 11-14 Heimtextil Fairgrounds Messe Frankfurt Frankfurt,...

Bed Bath finds it must go beyond just good.(BUSINESS Today)(Bed, Bath and Beyond Inc.)
January 2, 2006... UNION, N.J. -- Helped by wider margins and a big chunk of change it earned on money it has in the bank, Bed Bath & Beyond recorded a third-quarter profit of $134.6 million, up 10.4 percent from $121.9 million last year. But that wasn't...

Late shopper surge makes ho-ho so-so.(Same-store sales)(Johnson Redbook Index)
January 2, 2006... NEW YORK -- Fueled by a widely anticipated eleventh-hour surge as shoppers flocked to the mails in pursuit of last-minute promotions, same-store retail sales shot up by 3.7 percent during the fourth week of December, according to the Johnson...

Consumer confidence rebounds in November.(BUSINESS Today)(The Conference Board Inc.)
January 2, 2006... NEW YORK -- With Americans feeling notably more buoyant after gas and home heating oil prices began to fall, consumer confidence perked up sharply, rising for a second straight month in December and improving by 5.4 percent to a level of 103.6,...

Wall Street watch: for the week ended December 29, 2005.(Business)(Illustration)
January 2, 2006... MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS CLOSE % CHG % CHG. COMPANY 12/29/05 THIS WEEK YEAR-TO-DATE Crown Crafts 0.70 25.00% 27.27% Culp...

In '06, partner up and take a walk: "we offer a few starter resolutions for the various constituencies in the home textiles industry.".(OPINION Today)(Industry Overview)(Column)
January 2, 2006... TIS THE SEASON for fresh starts. As we vow once again to get more exercise, eat more fruit and improve our work/life balance, we also assess the fundamentals of the business. Despite 2005's challenging business environment and the 11-month...

It's going to be a bumpy ride: "at best, the larger issues as well as the more industry-specific ones will move to another level of partial answers.".(OPINION Today)
January 2, 2006... MOVING INTO THE NEW YEAR, there's a whole bunch of questions--new and old--that need to be resolved. The likelihood this will happen is remote at best. At best, the larger issues as well as the more industry specific ones will move to...

Editor's notes.
January 2, 2006... To all my friends and colleagues in the industry, a very happy new year! 2006 has brought several new developments to the pages of Kids Today, and as always, we hope they continue to improve your reading experience. The first big...

Infant furniture sales hit $1.2 billion.(By the Numbers)(Industry Overview)
January 2, 2006... High Point -- Infant furniture had sales of $1.2 billion in 2005, according to estimates by Kids Today market research and statisticians at New York-based Easy Analytic Software Inc. Based on projected population changes, sales of infant...

Amy Coe to open first retail store in Conn.(News)
January 2, 2006... Westport, Conn. -- Juvenile e designer Amy Coe is set to open her first retail store here, dubbed amy coe, which will showcase her signature bedding collection along with a selection of other juvenile decor products. The store is scheduled to...

Sunset Trading introduces cribs.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... High Point -- Juvenile furniture manufacturer Sunset Trading has added cribs to its product lineup. Director of Sales Steve Benidt said Sunset Trading had planned to introduce cribs about two markets ago. Those cribs would have been...

Simmons opens new Wisconsin plant for kids division.(News)
January 2, 2006... Neenah, Wis. -- Simmons Bedding Co. opened a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility here last month that will be dedicated to the company's Simmons Kids division. The new state-of-the-art plant will produce crib mattresses, contour changing...

Small World distributing Star Electronics.(News)(Small World Kids)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Culver City, Calif. -- Small World Kids is the new distributor of Star Electronics' line of infant, bath and preschool toys for children age 0 to 3. The agreement makes SW Express, the toy distribution and sales division of Small World Kids,...

Design within reach creates division for kids products.(News)(Design Within Reach)( DWRjax)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... San Francisco -- Modern design furnishings retailer Design Within Reach has launched a new division, DWRjax, devoted to furniture and accessories for babies and children. The collection includes more than 60 pieces, including furniture, toys...

New supplier P'Kolino makes debut.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Woburn, Mass. -- Entrepreneurs Antonio Turco-Rivas and J.B. Schneider; friends who met while working on their MBAs, are launching a new company, P'Kolino, which merges high-end products with functionality for children. "We analyzed the...

Clinton attends celebration marking K.I.D.S.' anniversary.(News)(Kids In Distressed Situations)(Bill Clinton)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... New York -- Kids In Distressed Situations celebrated its 20th anniversary in November with a benefit dinner at the St. Regis Hotel here. As part of the evening's events, former President Bill Clinton accepted a check for $200,000 for continued...

Catherine Willey joins Berg Furniture.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Barrington, N.J. -- Catherine Willey has joined juvenile furniture manufacturer Berg Furniture as national sales manager. Willey said that in addition to her work in the sales area, she also handles point-of-purchase and marketing duties....

BabyGund nursery debuts.(News)
January 2, 2006... Atlanta -- Gift manufacturer Gund has expanded its successful babyGund brand into the nursery, with a new line of decor products for infants and toddlers. "For 107 years, Gund has marketed a full range of quality plush items. We are now...

Dorel Juvenile CEO leaves company.(News)(Dorel Juvenile Group Inc.)(Bruce Cazenave)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Montreal -- Bruce Cazenave, president and CEO of Dorel Juvenile Group, has left the company. The juvenile group, which includes Dorel Juvenile USA, markets Cosco, Safety 1st, Eddie Bauer and Disney Baby products. Parent company Dorel Inds....

International Playthings, Taggies to develop infant toys.(Licensing)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Parsippany, N. J. -- Developmental toy manufacturer International Playthings has partnered with Taggies to develop a line of infant toys featuring the company's patented multi-textured looped ribbon tags. The line, dubbed Taggies by...

Playmates picks up toy license for Little Robots.(Licensing)(Playmates Toys Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... New York -- Playmates Toys has been selected as master toy licensee for the Little Robots property, distributed by BBC Worldwide. The Joester Loria Group is the property's North American licensing agency. "Little Robots" is an animated TV...

Ireland writes, narrates children's book.(Licensing)(Kathy Ireland)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Los Angeles -- Kathy Ireland has added a new title to her resume: children's book author. Her first title, "An Angel Called Hope," has been published as part of the popular Story Reader line for preschoolers. These electronic books read...

RJM Licensing to represent Spot property.(Licensing)(Copyrights Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Mahway, N.J. -- The Copyrights Group has chosen RJM Licensing to run the U.S. and Canadian licensing program for its storybook property Spot. Eric Hill created the puppy character Spot and published his first book, "Where's Spot?" in 1980....

Retailers optimistic for 2006.(Market Pulse)
January 2, 2006... High Point -- Kids specialty retailers remain optimistic about what 2006 has in store, according to an exclusive survey conducted by Kids Today. In this, the first in a series of quarterly reports, we'll take a snapshot look at business...

Notes from the editor.(News)
January 2, 2006... Welcome to the inaugural issue of KidsWare, a new supplement to Kids Today that will cover the infant apparel and gift markets. We've started this semi-annual newsmagazine in response to what we've heard from you, our readers, because our goal...

Offi partners with Pixel for bedding.(News)(Offi & Company)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Emeryville, Calif. -- High-design juvenile furniture manufacturer Offi has joined forces with apparel manufacturer Pixel for a new line of crib and twin bedding collections and decorative pillows. The initial collections are based on...

Amy Coe to debut layette.(News)(Target Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... Westport, Conn. -- Following on the heels of her bedding and toy lines at Target, designer Amy Coe is introducing a line of layette items at the mass merchant retailer. The amy coe layette line for Target consists of one boy and one girl...

Dwellbaby adds to mix.(News)(Brief Article)
January 2, 2006... New York -- High-design crib bedding manufacturer dwellbaby, known for its line of bold, geometric patterned crib linens, is adding a line of coordinating accessories to the mix this spring. The new items include a three-piece bib/burp...

Baby steps.(Feature * Shoes)
January 2, 2006... Little feet won't miss a beat in these soft-soled shoes. From Pedipeds, retail price starts at $28. Soccer shoes are perfect for the future athlete. From Shoo Shoos USA, the retail price starts at $28. Tiny footwear picks up on popular...

Sugar and spice & everything nice ...(Feature * Apparel)(infant apparel)
January 2, 2006... Dressing Up From chic geek to mini cheerleader, the latest in infant apparel is irresistibly adorable. Keep cozy in this soft two-piece set. From Little Giraffe. Red stretch velvet, tulle and rhinestone accents make this outfit...

The ultimate tote.(Feature * Diaper Bags)
January 2, 2006... Pink and brown mixes with a hip Picci design. From Bumble Bags, the retail price is $128. The Azalea converts from a tote to a backpack. From Amy Michelle, it retails for $125. The Le Cirque diaper bag features an attached foldout...

Bibs & more.(Feature * Gifts)
January 2, 2006... This bathrobe has tropical appeal. From Pitter Patter Collections, the retail price is $110. Embroidered pieces showcase Kelly B. Rightsell designs. From Hamco, the retail price starts at $12. The Warm Gestures terry towel and...

As time goes by ...(Feature * Gifts)
January 2, 2006... Signature frames let loved ones share thoughts with baby. From New Arrivals Illustrated characters spell out the word "Baby." From One World, the retail price is $35. Fun and funky accessories can grow with baby. From A. Tierney. ...

Texas Kid Co. plays up state ties: retailer values regional vendors: local vendors, specialty themes set retailer apart.(Up Close)(Cover Story)
January 2, 2006... Beaumont, Texas -- State pride and tradition are huge in this neck of the country, and Laura Caldwell has made sure to incorporate that heritage into her independent juvenile specialty store here. Caldwell opened Texas Kid Co. in June 2004...

Upscale nurseries look to the past: classic styling, vintage designs give pieces heirloom quality.(Up Close)
January 2, 2006... High-end infant furniture seems to typically fall into two vastly different categories. One category is composed of pieces constructed to fit in with the modern, high-design homes of many of today's young parents. These pieces often feature...

Transitional looks, bright colors meet in Veqas: manufacturers get ready for market's winter debut.(Show Biz: Las Vegas)
January 2, 2006... Lite Source Kids' wood-base lamp features a shade with different patterns on each panel. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bryce sleigh crib, part of Berg's Cody collection, converts to a full-size bed, as shown. The pine collection is shown...

One-of-a-kind finds: vendors hit Atlanta, NYC and beyond with latest in unique gift-giving ideas.(Show Biz: Gift Markets)
January 2, 2006... Amity Home is showing this five-piece crib set in soft pastels with a floral motif. The 100% cotton set retails for $400. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Folkmanis is showing several new puppets, including the Harbor seal, which features big,...

Angel Milk.(Products on Parade: Furniture * Lamps & Accessories * Textiles * Playthings * Gear)
January 2, 2006... Angel Milk is formulated to give expecting and nursing moms the extra nutrition they need. The shakes contains key vitamins, and each 14-ounce can retails for $19.99. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ceramdecal Tile Releaf.(Products on Parade: Furniture * Lamps & Accessories * Textiles * Playthings * Gear)
January 2, 2006... Ceramdecal Tile Releaf's colorful ceramic outlet covers feature cute little frogs resting along the edges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Maclaren.(Products on Parade: Furniture * Lamps & Accessories * Textiles * Playthings * Gear)
January 2, 2006... Maclaren's CF6506 offers kids a luxurious ride on supple leather. The upscale stroller with extendable leg rest and storage pocket retails for about $1,000. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Illumination USA.(Products on Parade: Furniture * Lamps & Accessories * Textiles * Playthings * Gear)
January 2, 2006... The Tot-Switch is designed to make turning lights on and off easier (and more fun). Kids move the extension up and down to control the switch. From Illumination USA, it retails for about $11. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Olive Kids.(Products on Parade: Furniture * Lamps & Accessories * Textiles * Playthings * Gear)
January 2, 2006... Olive Kids' Wild Animals bedding turns bedtime into an adventure. A twin set retails for $125. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Vendor results mixed in third quarter.(Departments)(Industry Overview)
January 2, 2006... High Point -- The suppliers on Kids Today's third-quarter 2005 vendor scorecard did it again--mixed the good news with the bad, making sure that there is no trend to identify. Of these 10 publicly held suppliers to the juvenile home furnishings...

Industry calendar.(Departments)(home furnishings industry)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
January 2, 2006... JANUARY 7-10 Portland Gift & Accessories Show, Oregon Convention Center (415) 346-6666 10-18 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, AmericasMart (800) 285-6278 17-24 Gift & Home Furnishings Market, L.A. Mart, Los...

Transition at the top: dynamic activity in 2005 for HTT's top 5 supplier giants.(SUPPLIER GIANTS 2005)
January 9, 2006... NEW YORK -- In the face of competitive pressures from retailer-direct programs and a corps of emerging off-shore manufacturers, the leading U.S. home textiles suppliers produced just slightly more gainers than decliners in 2005. Among the...

Nimble innovators outpace the titans: top 15 supplier giants.(SUPPLIER GIANTS 2005)
January 9, 2006... NEW YORK -- In a year of continuing seismic change for the American home fashions business, the industry's landscape was forever altered as the size and shape of the playing field changed during 2005. Three of the largest players changed...

Waverly inks major license with Ellery.(SUPPLIER GIANTS 2005)
January 9, 2006... NEW YORK -- Waverly has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Ellery Home Brands Co., an affiliate of Ellery Homestyles, to manufacture Waverly-branded home fashions products including bedding, window treatments and other categories. ...

Dan river purchase a milestone for GHCL: aims to be top textiles player.(Gujarat Heavy Chemicals)
January 9, 2006... NOIDA, INDIA -- Aiming to transform itself into one of the biggest home textiles players in India, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals (GHCL) purchased 90 percent of Dan River stock last week for $17.5 million plus assumption of $76 million in debt. ...

Tuesday morning earnings off.(Retail Briefs)(Tuesday Morning Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Tuesday Morning Corp. reported net sales for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005 of $335.2 million, up less than one percent compared to $332.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. For the fiscal year, sales increased 3.8 percent to $931.8...

WP wrangling continues.(News)(WestPoint Stevens Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... NEW YORK -- The continuing contest over the sale terms of WestPoint Stevens to affiliates of Carl Icahn will resume in a federal bankruptcy courtroom Tuesday even as its successor, WestPoint Home, apparently continues to downsize its...

For the record.(News)(Correction Notice)
January 9, 2006... In the global producers component of the HTT Vendor Report Card (HTT, January 2, 2006: page 11), the 2004 sales, operating profit and net income for Coteminas were incorrectly reported because of an error converting foreign currencies into U.S....

Anna's Linens IPO put on hold; chain to Bow Cannon in limited exclusive.(News)
January 9, 2006... COSTA MESA. CALIF. -- Anna's Linens recently withdrew its common stock offering, which had been planned to take place before spring '06. The company filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2005,...

Target Global Bazaar adds regional flair.(Target Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- While the brick-and-mortar stores are still not stocked with merchandise, Target's Global Bazaar--the retailer's post-holiday program created last January to stir sales in the typically sluggish New Year sales period--could be...

Carena named publisher of Home Textiles Today.(Joseph Carena )(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... NEW YORK -- Joseph Carena has been named publisher of Home Textiles Today, effective immediately. He succeeds Mark Fraser, who has been promoted to vice president, publishing director, China for HTT's parent company, Reed Business...

Designer Amy Coe to open first retail store.(News)
January 9, 2006... WESTPORT, CONN. -- Juvenile textile designer Amy Coe is set to open her first retail store, dubbed "amy coe," which will showcase her signature bedding collection along with a selection of other juvenile decor products. The store is scheduled...

Ingeo showcases wide product base.(News)(textile industry)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- Sixteen international home textiles suppliers will feature products in the Ingeo stand at Heimtextil here this week. Ingeo, the annually renewable fiber made from corn, also will host a roundtable of notable speakers...