News briefs from Home Textiles Today en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/CA6433124.html) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:57:54 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706734.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706729.html?rssid=223 Hackensack, N.J. – The receiver in the Weave Corp. case hopes to have the weaving plant open and running by Nov. 16, HTT has learned. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706699.html?rssid=223 Gonzales, Louisiana – There were only four equity firms asking questions during today’s Crown Crafts quarterly conference call, but three of them were pointed in expressing their dissatisfaction with the company’s outlook. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:43:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706695.html?rssid=223 New York – The Home Fashion Products Association will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at the 7W showroom building, located at 7 W. 34th St. here. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:32:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706682.html?rssid=223 High Point, N.C. - Atretis, a Casablanca-based upholstery fabrics mill, has entered the U.S. market and joined the International Textile Market Asociation, with plans to introduce a new collection of fabrics at Showtime here December 6-9. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:08:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706681.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706636.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706582.html?rssid=223 Lakeland, Fla. — Trimming supplier Bomar Trimming apparently has ceased operations. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:58:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706551.html?rssid=223 Cincinnati – Pivoting off a smaller-than-expected third quarter loss, Macy’s Inc. today raised its outlook for the fiscal year. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:17:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706545.html?rssid=223 Matthews, N.C. – Family Dollar Stores has promoted Donna Barker to vice president – merchandising, general merchandise manager. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:09:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706457.html?rssid=223 New York – Same-stores sales during the first week of the month rose 1.7% compared to the same week last year and climbed 4.3% compared to October, the Johnson Rebook reported today. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:16:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706450.html?rssid=223 New York – A higher number of consumers plan to go shopping on Black Friday this year, according to a survey released last week by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:09:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706393.html?rssid=223 Hackensack, N.J. -- Weave Corp., a well-known fabric supplier to the upholstered furniture industry, has closed. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:27:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706391.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706328.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706314.html?rssid=223 Calhoun, Ga. – Flooring manufacturer and supplier Mohawk Industries Inc. has appointed W. Christopher Wellborn, the company’s coo, to also become its president. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:41:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706245.html?rssid=223 Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Kmart’s one-time chief of apparel and home has joined Sears Holdings as executive vp of apparel and home for both in-store and online merchandise. He will also serves as president of Kmart’s apparel devision until a hire can be made for that position. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:55:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706225.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706217.html?rssid=223 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 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705960.html?rssid=223 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 PDT