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May 6, 2008
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  • Dallas Market Center names EVP of marketing
    Dallas Market Center announced last week that Jane R. Robertson has been promoted to executive vice president of marketing. more » » » 
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  • Longtime Couristan rep dies
    Lawrence J. Sindoni, a former territory sales manager for Couristan, died April 14. He was 73.  more » » » 
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  • Nova to open Dallas showroom
    Lighting and home accents producer Nova will open a new showroom at the Dallas Market Center during the June 18-24, 2008,  Total Home & Gift Market. more » » » 
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  • HFIA members to work with Katrina victims this week
    The Home Furnishings Independents Association will devote a full day during this week’s annual meeting in New Orleans to help Hurricane Katrina victims rebuild and recover. more » » » 
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  • New tabletop show dates set
    Tenants and buyers at 7 West 34th Street and Forty One Madison, following the recent spring Tabletop Show, overwhelmingly voted for no more weekend shows and shorter market days, show officials said.   more » » » 
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  • Design Excellence Awards accepting entries
    The American Society of Interior Designers – Illinois Chapter is now accepting entries for the 2008 Design Excellence Awards, an annual competition open to ASID-IL members, International Interior Design Association Illinois members and registered interior designers in the state of Illinois. more » » » 
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  • BLOGS: More on the Linens ‘n Things bankruptcy
    Linens ‘n Things files voluntary petition under Chapter 11; lists 120 U.S. store closings - Susan Dickenson Linens ‘n Things announced May 2nd it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Read more here. Financial Markets Interconnected - Mike Landfair It's amazing how interconnected the financial markets are. Linens ‘N Things was on the hook to GE for a $15 Million payment that was due April 15th! Read more here. more » » » 
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  • Trend: Florals
    Coinciding with the beginning of spring, flowers bloom all over the home horizon with remarkable resilience. While all shapes and sizes (from miniscule to grand-scale) are in, sprawling, bold blooms reflect a very of-the-moment feeling and are set off by an equally bold color palette of trend-right brights. more » » » 
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  • From Kids Today - Big, bold, boxy designs in NYC
    Bold prints and appliquéd details took center stage at the New York Home Fashions Market. Designs for baby, toddler and tween emerged with more sophisticated looks, even across licensed products like Hello Kitty. more » » » 
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