News covering home textiles brands, designers, and marketing en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/community/Brands+%26+Marketing/47387.html?nid=3782 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/.html Terms of Use. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:52:14 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706734.html?nid=3782 White Plains, N.Y. – The New York International Gift Fair has launched a new web site with a new look and improved tools that ensure visitors landing on the home page are never more than two clicks away from the information they’re seeking. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:13:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706681.html?nid=3782 Cincinnati – Macy's Inc.’s third quarter exceed its expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow, boosting the department store chain’s confidence going into the holiday season. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706636.html?nid=3782 Boulder, Colo. – Outlast Technologies, which develops phase-change, temperature regulating technology for the apparel and home industries, has appointed new sales leaders in North America and Asia. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706393.html?nid=3782 Hackensack, N.J. -- Weave Corp., a well-known fabric supplier to the upholstered furniture industry, has closed. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:27:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706391.html?nid=3782 Chatsworth, Calif. — Rug, case goods and upholstery source Abbyson Living has redesigned its Web site to offer interactive videos and more images of products in various lifestyle settings. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:42:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706328.html?nid=3782 Atlanta – Jellybean collection supplier Home Comfort is expanding the program of machine-washable hand-hooked accent rugs with many new indoor/outdoor styles at the coming winter markets. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706225.html?nid=3782 Salt Lake City – Overstock.com today debuted a new site, www.o.biz, that offers bulk merchandise buys to businesses and consumers. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706217.html?nid=3782 Goodlettsville, Tenn. – With Christmas now just seven weeks away, Dollar General launched a new Web section that offers gift ideas, recipes holiday planning advice and how-to information on subjects including wrapping and decorating. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705960.html?nid=3782 New York – Exhibitors are gearing up for the International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show that opens here tomorrow at the Javits Center and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 10. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705901.html?nid=3782 Atlanta – Home Comfort Inc. is expanding its line of Jellybean accent rugs with the addition of Babybean styles for the younger set. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705897.html?nid=3782 Atlanta – The AmericasMart here is gearing up for two of its biggest biannual markets – the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market – coming up in January. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:42:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705714.html?nid=3782 New York -- The New York Chapter of The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) will host a program later this month to counsel home furnishings companies on ways to successfully engage social media sites to promote a company an its brand. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705444.html?nid=3782 High Point, N.C. — Registrations for last month's High Point Market were essentially even with the April market and only 1.4% below the October 2008 show, according to the High Point Market Authority. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:03:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705196.html?nid=3782 New York – 7 W New York’s debut NYC Baby & Kids Fair, which takes place Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, will include a keynote presentation on each day of the event. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:57:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704852.html?nid=3782 White Plains, N.Y. – The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association will present a seminar on seeking out licensing affiliations during the next New York International Gift Fair. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:09:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704842.html?nid=3782 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg, the home brand of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, is scheduled to host a special live QVC broadcast from Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:57:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704532.html?nid=3782 New York – Frette will work with The Chatwal New York to create a collection of bed linens and terry products for the hotel. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:27:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704516.html?nid=3782 Zappos, Fast Retailing also to receive awards Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:59:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704366.html?nid=3782 Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Sears is adding new features to its credit card and launching a new platinum card. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:46:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704073.html?nid=3782 New York – While Iconix Brand Group Inc. did not meet its guidance expectations for the third quarter, the company generated record revenues and net income for the period. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:07:00 EST