en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/CA6438130.html) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:23:53 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706165.html?rssid=320 New York – WestPoint International’s sales posted another decline in the third quarter, but cuts in expenses helped hold operating loss at $19 million – flat over last year’s 3Q. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705182.html?rssid=320 Calhoun, Ga. – Area rug company Rizzy Rugs – an India-based manufacturer of handmade and supplier of machine-made varieties – has hired two new executives. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:56:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703835.html?rssid=320 New York – Upscale bath towel and bedding house Kassatex Inc. is relocating its showroom in 295 Fifth Avenue to the first floor where W-C Designs formerly leased its space. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:09:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703481.html?rssid=320 New York – Although consumers shop online for just about every type of product today, the rationale of doing so varies by category, according to a new report by consultant firm WSL Strategic Retail. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:36:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6701161.html?rssid=320 Pembroke Pines, Fla. -- Decorator Industries Inc., a designer and manufacturer of soft window treatments, bedspreads, comforters, pillows and cushions, has negotiated a modification to its loan agreement with Wachovia Bank. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:57:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6699205.html?rssid=320 New York – Impacted by consumers’ concerns about jobs and the economy, the Consumer confidence Index slipped in September after having improved in August, The Conference Board reported today. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:14:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6699185.html?rssid=320 New York – Cooling weather across much of the country helped comp store sales, which fell just 2.2% during the fourth week of September af ter a 2.6% a week earlier, the Johnson Redbook reported today. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:22:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6699116.html?rssid=320 Columbus, Ohio – Consumers were feeling slightly less confident about the future this month than they were in August, according to BigResearch’s monthly consumer tracker. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6697574.html?rssid=320 Hoffman Estates, Ill. – As its long-standing program with Martha Stewart winds toward conclusion, Kmart “is moving beyond an offering that centered on one brand, the chief of home announced today. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:30:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6695929.html?rssid=320 Las Vegas--Rug offerings draw on nature for inspiration this season as a mixture of botanical designs flourish onto the style scene. Oversized and bold to romantic and flirty, these organic offerings are decorative symbols of growth and renewal. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:24:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6694999.html?rssid=320 White Plains, N.Y. – The New York International Gift Fair next January will introduce a new business-to-business section called The Licensing Gallery @ NYIGF. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:34:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6687926.html?rssid=320 Miami – HD Boutique, which takes place here at the Miami Beach Convention Center from Sept. 14-15, will hold a series of special events during the hospitality trade show. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:16:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6677080.html?rssid=320 Las Vegas — A trade show catering to the hospitality, senior living and health care marketplace will take place at the World Market Center in February and will run concurrently with the Las Vegas Market. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:47:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6675939.html?rssid=320 Anderson, S.C. -- Glen Raven’s manufacturing center here has earned an internationally recognized certification for environmental excellence -- ISO 14001:2004, a measure of environmental management system standards. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:53:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6675938.html?rssid=320 New York -- WestPoint Home is going after the kitchen textiles category will a full line of offerings. The bedding and bath manufacturer previously addressed the category selectively with the Rachael Ray Moppine kitchen towel and private label products. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:51:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6675735.html?rssid=320 New York – Interior designer Clodagh has designed a line for Perennials Outdoor Fabrics for interior designers and architects. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:19:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6675188.html?rssid=320 Monomonee Falls, Wis. – With tighter inventories and strong comp increases in home, accessories and footwear, Kohl’s today raised its earning guidance to 73 cent to 74 cents per share for the second quarter ended Aug. 2. The company had originally projected earnings of 56 cents to 64 cents per share. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:29:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6674963.html?rssid=320 Des Plaines, Ill. – Down and down-alternative bedding product company United Feather & Down has launched a new website -- www.ufandd.com – for its factory outlet store, where consumers can now for the first time shop for the company’s utility bedding products like pillows, comforters, duvets, mattress pads and other items at discount prices. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:26:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6674214.html?rssid=320 Calhoun, Ga. – Floor covering company Mohawk Industries, parent of area, accent and bath rug business Mohawk Home, struggled during its second quarter despite efforts to slash expenses and reduce inventories. Although earnings slumped nearly 50%, the performance surpassed expectations. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:12:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6674023.html?rssid=320 Hoffman Estates, Ill. – In time for the back-to-campus season hitting retail now, Sears is launching a "Campus Ready" digital program aimed at helping college-bound students decorate their dorm rooms. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:20:00 PDT