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Carolina Accents buys Mississippi plant Furniture/Today - 04/22/2008
Furniture manufacturer Carolina Accents has bought a 230,000-square-foot building in Ripley, Miss., that formerly was part of a Berkline/BenchCraft furniture plant.
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To Live and Buy in L.A. By Susan Dickenson - 04/01/2008
To be a successful home furnishings retailer in the entertainment capital of the world takes creativity, ingenuity and a bit of showmanship. It also requires an ability to weather the economic effects of an occasional earthquake, brushfire or industry workers' strike. But most importantly, it demands an understanding of the audience.
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Planning for the tax rebate retail event Susan Dickenson Retail Editor - 04/01/2008
A $40 billion dollar shot of potential consumer spending in the form of tax rebates is about to be injected into the U.S. economy. And even though the economically stimulating checks aren't due to begin mailing for another month; stores have been busy for weeks planning special sales, promotions and in-store check-cashing services.
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Former Horizons owners open consultancy 04/01/2008
Former owners of Horizons International Accents, Jeff Walsh and Mona Scheerr, have opened a consulting firm to leverage their knowledge of the Asian imports market. After more than 20 years in the business, the pair will now offer their expertise to assisting other decor companies with product development and logistics with the new company, Design Origins.
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Karastan taps Kelly Preston for ad campaign 03/04/2008
Actress Kelly Preston, who has appeared in a range of films including “Jerry Maguire,” “Citizen Ruth” and “For the Love of the Game,” will star in the 2008 “Make a Statement” national ad campaign for Karastan carpets and rugs.
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Recession? Strategies to win either way Randy Eller - 03/01/2008
I will leave it to the economists, the CNBC guys and the politicians to continue waging the debate on whether we are in a recession, about to enter one or experiencing a false alarm. I certainly don't have the crystal ball to say either way. In fact, I wish I could feel comfort that they do! The real question is: How will your business continue to make money in any economy we face? First, merch...
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Affirmative reaction story by Susan Dickenson | photography by Mike Wood - 03/01/2008
In the heart of Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood is a storefront that beckons shoppers with one simple word: Yes. It's located on Peachtree Street, a short walk from Marta's Midtown stop and a couple of blocks down from the house where Margaret Mitchell penned Gone with the Wind. And it's perfectly situated to serve the young professional urbanites who are populating the surrounding area in growi...
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Wes Kennedy, Art Director, Home Accents Today January 8, 2008 Man Lives In Ikea
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Retail Update Susan Dickenson, Retail Editor, Home Accents Today August 16, 2007 Sending them off in style
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