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New York – Consumer confidence ticked up in November following an October decline. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 49.5 (1985=100), up from 48.7 in October. The Present Situation Index was roughly equal to October at 21.0 versus 21.1 last month.

http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6708629.html?rssid=223

Child’s Play hosts mommy blogger event

News | www.kidstodayonline.com | Nov 19, 2009

Child’s Play Communications, a specialist in reaching moms, recently hosted its second annual Bloggers Brunch, an opportunity for companies to connect directly with leading mom bloggers in an intimate atmosphere, conducive to conversation and personal connections.

http://www.kidstodayonline.com/article/CA6708094.html

Indian Textiles and Apparel market ripe for Foreign Direct Investment

News | www.yarnsandfibers.com | Nov 19, 2009

Textile News - India : Indian Textiles and Apparel market ripe for Foreign Direct Investment: Indian Textiles and Apparel market is currently valued at US$ 40 billion and is growing at 14%, and most of the top global apparel retailers have their scouring network in India like JC Penney, Nautica,

http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/news/index_fullstory.php3?id=20574

U.S. Apparel Retail Sales in October 2009 (Monthly Report)

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

U.S. Official Statistics. Monthly Same-Store Sales of Major U.S. Chains. Historical Clothing Store Sales - U.S. Apparel Retail Sales in October 2009 (Monthly Report)

http://www.emergingtextiles.com/?q=art&s=091117-us-apparel-retail-sales

Kooches Carpets Joins GoodWeave

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

Luxury rug vendor Kooches Carpets, which provides sophisticated handmade vegetable-dyed carpets, has joined GoodWeave, an independent inspection and monitoring program working to end exploitative child labor in the carpet industry and give educational opportunities to children in South Asia.

http://www.hfbusiness.com/article/luxury-rug-company-kooches-carpets-joins-goodweave-help-end-child-labor-414511_1.html

2009 Analysis - Yarn Supplies - A Comprehensive Profile of 99 Companies Operating in the UK Market : Research and Markets

News | www.fashionnewspaper.com | Nov 12, 2009

This edition of the Plimsoll Analysis is the most comprehensive review yet of the UK Yarn Supplies industry. With the market due for a prolonged period of consolidation to weed out over capacity and weakened competitors, keeping up with development will be vitally important. Whether you are looking

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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

http://www.zibb.com/article/5658274/Swank+Inc+Reports+Net+Sales+and+Net+Income+for+the+Quarter+and+Nine+Months+Ended+September