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Gift and décor manufacturer, Midwest-CBK has announced a call for entries in its third annual “Show Us Your Sparkle” in-store retail holiday display contest for independent retailers.

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BJ’s Domestics Among Positive Discretionary Categories in 3Q

News | www.hometextilestoday.com | Nov 23, 2009

Natick, Mass.—Domestics and housewares were among BJ’s Wholesale Club’s discretionary general merchandise departments that posted positive results during the retailer’s third quarter. Other discretionary categories that also performed well included appliances, beauty care, best-seller books and

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Theodore Alexander strengthens management team

News | www.furnituretoday.com | Nov 18, 2009

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — High end case goods manufacturer Theodore Alexander has named several individuals to various positions in the company in an effort to improve operations ranging from purchasing and sourcing to merchandising.

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WFCA Consumer Study: Understanding the Female Flooring Customer

News | www.ntlfloortrends.com | Nov 17, 2009

More than half (54%) of female shoppers use the Internet prior tovisiting a flooring store. This finding is part of the 2009 FemaleShopper Ideal Showroom Experience Research Study.

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Swank, Inc. Reports Net Sales and Net Income for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30,

Press Release | www.zibb.com | Nov 10, 2009

John Tulin, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of SWANK, INC. (PINKSHEETS: SNKI), today reported net sales and net income for the Company's third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $390,000 or $.07 per

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Common Folk

News | www.homeaccentstoday.com | Nov 1, 2009

Common Folk first opened in the 1980s in Centralia, Wash., but was later purchased and moved to Bellevue by Kathryn and Eric Straub. The Straubs, who originally met in high school, had reconnected at their 20-year class reunion and married a few years later, joining his two daughters and son with

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A.R.E. seeks entries for 2010 Design Awards - | ISWOnline

News | www.iswonline.com | Oct 29, 2009

The Association for Retail Environments is accepting submissions for its 2010 Design Awards.

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Four Hands wins Best of Market

News | www.casualliving.com | Oct 26, 2009

The home furnishings industry’s annual showcase for excellence in showroom design culminated last week with the presentation of two awards honoring the High Point Market’s most creative and innovative exhibitors.

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Store Kraft calling back laid off workers

News | www.ISWonline.com | Oct 20, 2009

Store Kraft Mfg. Co., a producer of retail store fixtures and security products, has begun the process of calling back 61 employees laid off in September, bringing its workforce back to 160, according to the Beatrice Daily Sun.

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Liz Claiborne Inc. Unveils Major New Distribution Strategy for the Liz Claiborne Brand Franchise

News | www.fashionnewspaper.com | Oct 10, 2009

Liz Claiborne Inc. recently announced bold steps to further the revitalization of the Liz Claiborne brand franchise and to significantly alter its earnings trajectory. To accomplish this, the company has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP), under

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