Edited by Lisa Casinger -- Home Accents Today, 3/1/2005
"I think that probably the only solution is really up to the buyers. Some of the high volume dealers will find a good selling lamp from one manufacturer and give it to another manufacturer to make at a cheaper cost." Fred Gershanov, Frederick Cooper, regarding knockoffs.
"Here are a few goods, styles and even product categories worth watching: verdigris, carousel images, Oriental figurines, Venetian splendor, Oriental rugs, high-style lighting fixtures and warm, comfortable sofa throws." Judith Cushman, HAT editor.
"Consumers are looking for a cleaner fresher look. They want a $200 look that they can buy for $99 to $149," Bill Mathis, Mathis Brothers, Oklahoma City, regarding contemporary designs.
"In color, I think peach is going to hang on through next fall," Charles Craig, lamp and accessory buyer, Scan, Savage, Md.
"We expect that the 350-square-foot gallery should generate $150 to $250 per square feet with an average two to three turns on the initial investment," Bud Young, national sales manager, Capel, regarding the company's new gallery program.
"The market place is melding the decorative accessories concepts with the furniture," Alex Sarratt, Sarreid.
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