Home Textiles Today articles from July 2005

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Retailers look to spruce offerings in Atlanta.(Atlanta Rug Show)
July 11, 2005... Atlanta -- Recent sluggish sales for the rug category may spur what some anticipate will be a higher-than-normal retailer turnout at the upcoming Atlanta International Area Rug show. Suppliers said their appointment books were filling up...

WPS ready to flex new muscles; company will emerge from Chapter 11 with $150 million and no debt.(News)
July 11, 2005... New York -- With the fresh promise of a new owner, about $150 million in cash, the prospect of raising more, and the elimination of its debt, West-Point Stevens will emerge from two years in the intensive care of Chapter 11 probably in better...

Showtime pushes fresh, light feel.(Showtime)
July 11, 2005... High Point, N.C. -- Large scale designs, stripes, lots of silks including a plethora of embroideries, a new palette including chocolate browns and shades of purple are among the major design and color directions that will debut at Showtime here...

Focus key to bedding biz.(News)
July 11, 2005... New York -- A number of home textiles suppliers whose primary business is concentrated in non-bedding areas have come to see that category as one that can improve their bottom lines, if pursued with a very narrow focus. Over the past few...

Saks kills private label, Belk deal done.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises is discontinuing its private label brand and will close its product development division by October 2005. Approximately 15 associates are employed in the product development division of Saks Fifth Avenue. ...

NRF pleased with delay on China vote.(National Retail Federation)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... The National Retail Federation commended Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (RSC) for "choosing diplomacy over threats to encourage China to revalue its currency," the organization stated. In an announcement, the senators...

Burlington has its eyes open.(Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp., Goldman Sachs and Co.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation stated that it is exploring strategic alternatives for the company to enhance stockholder value. Though no decision has been made to engage in a transaction, the company has hired Goldman Sachs...

Wal-Mart leads retail ranking.(Retail Briefs)
July 11, 2005... Wal-Mart topped the list of the largest retailers with 2004 sales of $288.2 billion, according to the 2005 Triversity Top 100 Retailers ranking, released by Stores Magazine--the monthly magazine of the National Retail Federation. The two...

Court says government can consider China safeguards.(Association of Importers of Textile and Apparel)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Washington -- A U.S. court of appeals has reversed an injunction issued by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) that prohibited the government from considering safeguard petitions which sought to limit the influx of Chinese-made textiles...

Greiner to helm Macy's Florida; EVP of Bloomingdale's succeeds Tim Adams.(News)
July 11, 2005... Cincinnati -- Julie Greiner has been promoted to chairman and CEO of Federated Department Stores' Macy's Florida (formerly Burdines), effective July 31. Greiner, who currently is senior executive vice president of Federated's...

Bloomie's catalog launches collections.(Bloomingdale's Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Bloomingdale's is using its July sale circular to launch three major fashion collections in home textiles--part of its drive to be the retailer of choice for home fashions trends. On the cover of its oversized, glossy stock...

Kassatex expands.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Kassatex is broadening its sourcing portfolio and looking ahead to expanding its product range. The manufacturer of bath towels and bath rugs recently opened a 15-person office in Hong Kong to step up its sourcing from China....

Natura World touts benefits of wool.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Cambridge, Canada -- Natura World, a maker of high-end foam and wool-filled basic bedding products, has put its newly expanded 1,100-squarefoot showroom at 295 Fifth Ave. to use in displaying its Smart Wool technology with wool-filled...

Devany draws double duty.(Susan Devany joined Swavelle/Mill Creek Div.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Susan Devany has been named design director for Textile Fabric Associates and fashion director for parent company, Swavelle/ Mill Creek. Devany has been bedding product development manager for Swavelle/Mill Creek. At TFA,...

P&A hires Hughes.(P&A Marketing Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Albertson, N.Y. -- Bedding importer P&A Marketing Inc. recently hired Dale Hughes as vice president of global sourcing, a newly created position. He reports to Na&ew Piscione, president. Hughes comes from retail, most recently working...

High Country to open China showroom.(High Country Linens)
July 11, 2005... Nanjing, China -- By the end of August, High Country Linens will open a new 12,000-square-foot showroom at its newest factory here to showcase its full assortment of bedding and down-filled products during buyer previews. The showroom will...

Hollander names China sourcing manager.(Hollander Home Fashions Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Shanghai -- Hollander Home Fashions has named Hongyong Shi sourcing manager of its Shanghai office. Shi is responsible for overseeing Hollander's Chinese vendor base, and reports directly to Mason Carroll, senior vice president of fashion...

Hipps back with Datacolor.(Chris Hipps)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Lawrenceville, N.J. -- Datacolor has appointed Chris Hipps director of sales, textiles color solutions, North America. In his new role, Hipps will be responsible for ensuring a high level of customer sales and support throughout the Unites...

Warner Bros. names VP worldwide marketing.(News)
July 11, 2005... Burbank, Calif. -- Warner Bros. Consumer Products has named Lisa Avent vice president of worldwide marketing. She will handle marketing for the Looney Tunes and DC Comics brands, and oversee regional marketing for Latin America and...

Edwards promoted at Lowe's.(Bill Edwards)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Mooresville, N.C. -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. has promoted Bill Edwards to senior vice president, store operations, for the north central division. He replaces Nick Canter, who was recently promoted to executive vice president, store...

Financo hires Greenberg.(News)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Financo, Inc., an investment banking firm that specializes in the retail and consumer sectors, has named Joyce Greenberg managing director. With more than 20 years of investment banking experience, Greenberg will focus on...

Newland joins Stein Mart.(Libby Newland)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Jacksonville, Fla. -- Libby Newland has joined Stein Mart as merchandise manager, linens. She reports to Kassie Jones, vice president, general merchandise manger, home, who joined the company in May from the Home Shopping Network. ...

Brazil seeks to grow exports after '05.(BRAZIL TOP INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURERS)
July 11, 2005... Blumenau, Brazil -- As the world's fifth largest textiles producer, exporting $327.1 million in home textiles to the United States in 2004, Brazil has the ambitious goal of doubling its exports by 2008. Currently, Brazil's exports represent...

VSG adds personnel, expands showroom.(Virtual Sales Group)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... NEW YORK -- Virtual Sales Group recently had some personnel changes. Jeffery Fine has joined VSG Home as executive vice president, responsible for product development, product penetration/placement growth, and a focus on the company's new...

Veratex selects Kennedy.(Kevin Kennedy)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... PANORAMA CITY, CALIF. -- Veratex has appointed Kevin Kennedy to head its flooring division, which the company launched at the beginning of this year. He replaces James Saleh, who left the company to pursue other opportunities. "This...

CITDA awards scholarships.(People Today)(Computer Integrated Textile Design Association)(Steph Link, Lane Friedman)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Steph Link and Lane Friedman, both of Missouri-based Stephens College, have taken first and second places in the home/interiors category, respectively, as part of the Computer Integrated Textile Design Association's (CITDA)...

Young joins CHF.(Donna Young joins CHF Industries, Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- CHF Industries, Inc. has named Donna Young to the position of design director for the bath division. Most recently, Young was vice president of bath design at Creative Bath Products, where she was responsible for all aspects of...

Soloniuk promoted at Richloom.(Glenda Soloniuk)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Richloom has promoted Glenda Soloniuk to a newly created position in which she will head up and expand the company's worldwide sourcing network. As vice president of worldwide sourcing, Soloniuk will be tasked with discovering...

Manufacturing strong in June.
July 11, 2005... Tempe, Ariz. -- The U.S. manufacturing sector showed surprising strength during June, reversing a May decline and making gains in most key areas, notably new orders, employment, and lower prices for raw materials and supplies, the nation's...

Housing holds steady.
July 11, 2005... Washington -- Helped by persistently low mortgage rates, the broad U.S. housing market held relatively steady during May, holding on to last month's gains, with housing starts and new home sales advancing, while sales of lower-priced existing...

Retail sales stellar in June.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Helped by warm weather and, for some, an early start to the back-to-school season, same-store retail sales surged a remarkably strong 6.6 percent during the fifth and final week of June, the Johnson Redbook Index reported. Both...

Wall Street watch: for the week ended July 7, 2005.(Illustration)
July 11, 2005... WALL STREET WATCH FOR THE WEEK ENDED JULY 7, 2005 MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS CLOSE % CHG % CHG. COMPANY 07/07/05 THIS...

Time for suppliers to get online.
July 11, 2005... AROUND 1996 or so, I was part of a team that put together a special report on Internet retailing. One section of the report featured print-outs of retailers' home pages--which at the time was about all there was to most retail Web sites. ...

Showtime for showtime.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... IT WILL BE INTERESTING observing the semi-annual Showtime fabric exhibition this week in High Point. What with the offshore sourcing surge, the dilemma facing cut-and-sew American suppliers about how and with whom to do business--here and...

Icahn masterstroke secured bid.(News)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- In the end, the bare-knuckled battle for WestPoint moved freely between the negotiating table, the courtroom and the auction house. In the opening minutes of the WestPoint Stevens auction Wilbur Ross made his first overbid--a...

Customs looking for counterfeit imports.(Customs and Border Protection)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Washington -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated an intellectual property rights (IPR) audit program, targeting companies thought to be at "high risk" for importing counterfeit or infringing merchandise. The post-entry...

Index shows confidence on the rise.(Small Business Confidence Index)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Bentonville, Ark. -- Overall confidence in the economy grew significantly in the last month, according to the Small Business Confidence Index released last week by Sam's Club. According to June figures from the Small Business Confidence...

Mohawk buying Unilin.(Mohawk Industries Inc. bought Unilin Flooring)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Calhoun, Ga. -- Mohawk Industries Inc. is acquiring Unilin Holding NV--a Belgian laminate flooring company --in a move it described as its "second major step" in becoming a total flooring company. In 2002, Mohawk made its first such move in...

Editor's notes.
July 11, 2005... It was so great to see so many of you at the 5th annual Kids Today industry conference last month. For those of you who couldn't join us in Florida, we'll bring you some news and photos from the event, both this month and in our August issue....

Little change in Top 20 kids retailers.(By the Numbers)
July 11, 2005... The Top 20 kids home furnishings retailers garnered $9 billion last year in kids sales, an increase of 3.2% from $8.8 billion in 2003 for the same group. The Top 20 sold products through 11,379 door fronts in 2004, up a net of 292 doors from...

Old favorites, new brands share floor at licensing show.
July 11, 2005... New York -- One word can describe the 2005 Licensing Show held here last month--bustling. More than 20,000 attendees --a 15% increase from 2004--packed into the Javits Center to visit at least 525 exhibitors, and the aisles were clogged,...

Warner Bros. introduces high-end Tweety.(Warner Bros. Consumer Products)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Tweety is moving to a more upscale nest. Warner Bros. Consumer Products, whose booth was a constant whirlwind of activity at last month's Licensing Show, is putting a new focus on the popular property as it tries to appeal to...

Licensed lines in infant trend toward lifestyle.(Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. trade show)
July 11, 2005... Orlando -- At the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. trade show here in late May, retailers got a look at the newest trends in licensed infant bedding. Although character classics like Pooh and Beatrix Potter will likely always have a place...

Silver Lining bringing Groovy Girls to licensed products.(Manhattan Toy's licensing agreement with Silver Lining )
July 11, 2005... New York -- Manhattan Toy has appointed Silver Lining Productions as worldwide licensing agent and representative of worldwide media rights for its Groovy Girls property, the company announced at Licensing Show last month. Silver Lining will...

Pamela Kline partners with Kid's Supply for youth bedding.(Kid's Supply Co.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Luxury bedding company Traditions by Pamela Kline has partnered with Kid's Supply Co. to produce a new line of licensed infant and juvenile bedding. The collection, dubbed Kid's Supply Co. for Traditions, is composed of four...

Peaceable Kingdom Press licenses Thomas.(Thomas the Tank Engine)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Berkeley, Calif. -- Peaceable Kingdom Press is making three new products featuring Thomas the Tank Engine: a growth chart, sticker activity tote and photo memory book. The growth chart is a watch-me-grow item with four photo-ready frames...

Holly Hobbie & Friends to launch next year.
July 11, 2005... New York -- Holly Hobble, a classic property from the 1970s, recently returned to the scene, and she's bringing a relative. American Greetings, in partnership with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products, plans to launch the Holly Hobbie &...

BBC Worldwide promotes two.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- BBC Worldwide announced two promotions during the Licensing Show here last month. Helen McAleer was named deputy managing director of Children's BBC Worldwide. McAleer will be responsible for the global exploitation of...

Gentili joins SloaneVision Unlimited.(Jill Gentili)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Jill Gentili has joined licensing agency SloaneVision Unlimited as licensing manager. In this role she will focus on gift and collectibles, domestics, room decor, furniture, housewares and tabletop. "The emphasis on home goods...

FSC Wallcoverings to launch Sesame Street products.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- FSC Wallcoverings is launching a line of licensed Sesame Street wallpapers, borders, murals and appliques under its Village brand. The wallcoverings will feature vibrant color-based designs and patterns with educational elements...

Dan River making Eric Carle bedding.(licensing agreement with Silver Lining to produce Eric Carle licensed bedding)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Textile manufacturer Dan River has signed an agreement with Silver Lining to produce a line of licensed youth bedding based on the work of renowned children's author and illustrator Eric Carle. Carle is the creator of more than 70...

Marketing to moms today requires understanding different generations.
July 11, 2005... Bonita Springs, Fla. -- Marketing products for parents and expectant moms means understanding three different generations, said marketing specialist Maria Bailey, the keynote speaker at the 5th annual Kids Today conference held here last month....

April & Ken Goore win 3rd annual retail award.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Bonita Springs, Fla. -- Independent juvenile specialty retailers April and Ken Goore received the 3rd annual Merchandising Leadership Award at the Kids Today Conference held here last month. The award is given to an individual or...

Bailey offers real suggestions to attendees.(Maria Bailey, 5th annual Kids Today Conference)
July 11, 2005... Bonita Springs, Fla. -- In order to market to moms, you have to understand where they are coming from, said Maria Bailey of BSM Media, the keynote speaker at the 5th annual Kids Today Conference here last month. One of the most important...

Consultant gives juvenile industry suggestions for developing creativity.(Yoe! Studio founder Craig Yoe)
July 11, 2005... Bonita Springs, Fla. -- Retailers and manufacturers can improve their sales to children with creative brainstorming, and guest speaker Craig Yoe gave attendees at the 5th annual Kids Today Conference ways to make that happen. Yoe is the...

Suvak named chairman of JPMA.(Bill Suvak, Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)
July 11, 2005... Mount Laurel N.J. -- The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. has elected new officers to lead the board of directors for 2005-06. Bill Suvak of Child Craft was elected chairman, taking over for Bengt Lager of Regal + Lager. Andy Keimach...

Networking time key at Kids Today conference.(News Watch)
July 11, 2005... Vasso Unks, P.J. Kids; Joy Phillips, Creative Images; Ron Eriksen, USA Baby and Jacque Sternquist, USA Baby [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ken and April Goore, Goore's; Peter Komroff, Baby Love; Mike Schaffer, Baby's Dream; Barbara Komroff,...

Meyer wins USA Baby award.(Fred Meyer)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Lombard, Ill. -- Specialty retailer USA Baby has named Fred Meyer the 2005 winner of the Alan S. Levine Founder's Award. Meyer, a 15-year USA Baby franchisee, runs a store in Battle Creek, Mich., with his wife, Patty. The Levine award...

TRU stockholders approve $6.6 billion merger.(Toys "R" Us Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Wayne, N.J. -- Stockholders of Toys "R" Us have approved plans for the company to be acquired by a private investment group consisting of Bain Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Vornado Realty Trust. Valued at $6.6...

Bassett launches kid-size pieces.(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Orlando, Fla. -- Showing for the first time in several years at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Show here in May, Bassettbaby brought a wide range of new products to the juvenile market, including a new collection of child-size furniture....

Children's Specialty Group elects Simon as chairman.(Mark Simon)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... El Paso, Texas -- Mark Simon has been elected chairman of the board for the buying group Children's Specialty Group, or CSG. The group held the vote during it annual meeting in Las Vegas. Simon is with Simon's Baby Furniture in Rochester,...

Traditions names Marti new VP of sales and retail.(appointment of Judi Marti as vice president of sales)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... New York -- Judi Marti has been named vice president of sales and retail for luxury bed linens company Traditions by Pamela Kline. Marti will report directly to Shari M. Kline, president, and Pamela B. Kline, CEO. Traditions by Pamela...

Juvenile retailers get creative in Bean Town.(Boston)
July 11, 2005... Boston -- It isn't just academics that keep Bean Town competitive--in this Northeast metropolis, retailers compete for consumer dollars with a wide variety of styles and gimmicks. From small boutiques to mega stores with a full line of...

Jordan's makes furniture shopping a fun event.(Metro Report: Boston)
July 11, 2005... Reading, Mass. -- Jordan's newest store here features all the excitement consumers have come to know and expect from this top 100 retailer -- an Imax theater, trapeze school, a Bose store, Richardson's Ice Cream and a Bean Town, which features...

Gift-givers find the unique at Mulberry Road.(Metro Report: Boston)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Boston -- After five years in business, this Beacon Hill boutique has a steady stream of customers shopping for unique gifts and baby products. Named "Best place for baby accessories" in Best of Boston, the store is definitely a gift shop, said...

Selection, service key at BFW.(Metro Report: Boston)(Baby Furniture Warehouse)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Braintree, Mass. -- With two locations in the greater Boston area--one here in Braintree, one in Reading--Baby Furniture Warehouse offers a no-frills approach to buying everything baby. Consumers can find merchandise from cribs to strollers and...

Bernie & Phyl's focuses on variety, price points.(Metro Report: Boston)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Braintree, Mass. -- Top 100 retailer Bernie & Phyl's operates five stores in the greater Boston metro area, including the newest 45,000-square-foot store here. The full-line store carries a wide range of merchandise on the adult side of things,...

Selection, pricing key at Kids Stuff: 2nd-generation owners bring youthful vision to Midwest store.(Up Close)(Cover Story)
July 11, 2005... Lincoln, Neb. -- Karla Pederson grew up in the infant specialty market--literally. The daughter of Gene and Judy Francis, owners of Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Babytown Kids Stuff, Karla was often a "living model," both playing with and sleeping in...

Newest glider rockers mix function, style.(Up Close: rockers)
July 11, 2005... For years, moms and dads have used a rocking motion to feed their babies, provide comfort and lull them to sleep. The basic movement is still key, but today's chairs offer more options, comfort and style. These are not your grandfather's...

Diaper bags get fashionable overhaul.(Up Close: Diaper bags)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Today's moms and dads are fashionable, hip and full of energy, and fortunately, so are today's diaper bags. Moms now have no problem finding a bag that matches their personal style, and dads are no longer forced to carry a pink or blue bag with...

Behind strong leadership of two industry veterans, Lambs & Ivy continues to strive for innovation.(Leading Ladies)(Lambs and Ivy )(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... For many women, the prospect of being a single mother 25 years ago would have been overwhelming; to Lambs & Ivy co-founder Barbara Laiken, it was just the inspiration she needed to begin life as a successful businesswoman. With the dawn of...

Designs to grow with a child remain at the heart of Green Frog Art.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... Green Frog Art was founded 10 years ago after Kelly Mariotti recognized a need in the marketplace for infant and juvenile art and accessories that families could enjoy long after their baby had grown. It's an idea that comes from Mariotti's own...

Banana Fish continues to take nursery design to next level.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... Bringing an upscale, sophisticated look into the nursery with a line that's driven by fabric has been at the heart of Banana Fish since its inception 10 years ago. "At the time, this approach was unusual because juvenile bedding was dominated...

Creative Images stays true to its focus on inspiring art for children.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... After 15 years in business, the goal of Creative Images remains the same as when Joy Phillips began her company: bringing art to the marketplace to stimulate, amuse and inspire children. As Phillips explains, this concept was crystallized for...

Oak Designs carves niche with customization options.(Leading Ladies)(Oak Designs Inc.)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... With 75 percent of its annual sales volume coming from the youth bedroom segment, Oak Designs is a company on course for continued growth in the juvenile industry. Following in the footsteps of her parents, company founders Gene and Catherine...

California Kids founder sets goal to continue offering cutting-edge design.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... From her start as a bridal wear designer, Delia Glass has become one of the leading manufacturers of infant accessories, apparel and bedding in the country. The company she founded, California Kids, was among the first to launch room decor for...

Dreamer Design team puts family values and fitness first.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... After identifying a need in the market for a jogging stroller, Teri Durrin and husband Greg began their journey to create what has become the very successful Dreamer Design line of specialty strollers. Today the company manufactures a complete...

Love for family continues to drive the BuggyBaggs team.(Leading Ladies)(BuggyBaggs Inc.)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... It was the concern that new grandmother Shirley Rogers had for her precious granddaughter that led to the creation of the popular BuggyBagg eight years ago. Today, this same devotion to family continues to motivate Rogers and her support team...

CoCaLo celebrates continued success and birth of CoCaLo baby brand.(Leading Ladies)(Advertisement)
July 11, 2005... After five years in business and a strong record of growth, CoCaLo Inc. made headlines at the most recent JPMA show with the launch of its own brand--CoCaLo Baby. Ten nursery collections and an extensive blanket program make up the initial...

With 'black tie' presentation, Nava's baby's arrival with custom couture designs toasts.(Leading Ladies)(Nava's Designs)
July 11, 2005... Behind her philosophy that the birth of a baby is a "black tie" affair, Nava Writz has pioneered the concept of high-end, custom couture baby bedding. The company she founded nearly 20 years ago, Nava's Designs, has not only assembled a...

Juvenile industry follows the buzz to Vegas; inaugural furniture market here gets underway at end of month.(Show Biz: Las Vegas)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... After years of planning, the first Las Vegas furniture market is almost here. Thousands of manufacturers and buyers are gearing up for the show. Of course, orders will be written, but many are just plain curious to see how this first market...

Gift markets get youthful; unique items abound at summer shows.(Show Biz: Gift Markets)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... Summer gift markets are here again, and there's no shortage of juvenile products to be found at the many locations across the country. From Atlanta to New York to Los Angeles to Chicago to Dallas and more, buyers can find unique children's...

Industry calendar.(Departments)(Calendar)
July 11, 2005... JULY 11-14 Showtime Fabric Market, Market Square and other buildings, High Point (336) 885-6842 12-21 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, AmericasMart (800) 285-6278 15-18 Gift Fair in Atlanta, Georgia World...

BananaFish.(Products on Parade: Furniture and Lamps and Accessories and Textiles and Plaything and Gear)(Brief Article)
July 11, 2005... The Bubble Gum crib set and accessories feature stripes and bubbles in the hot color combination of pink and green. From BananaFish, the set retails for $305. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]