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August 4, 2009
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The editors of Home Accents Today would like to know what's selling in your store in the category of tabletop. Our survey is brief, so we ask only a few minutes of your time to share your expertise.

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  • Tax incentives proposed for home furnishings purchases
    Two Georgia congressmen have filed a bill that would give a variety of income tax deductions and credits to consumers and retailers who purchase home furnishings and building products. more » » » 
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  • World Market Center plans $20 million ad campaign for industry
    The Las Vegas World Market Center is planning to launch a $20 million, multi-year national advertising campaign in September to stimulate consumer interest in home furnishings. more » » » 
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  • Ikea 2010 catalog launches
    Ikea’s new 2010 catalog launches today in the U.S. and can be viewed online. more » » » 
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  • CIT earmarks $1 billion for factoring unit
    CIT Group has earmarked $1 billion of the $3 billion it raised in recent financing for its factoring unit, according to a letter to CIT customers. more » » » 
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  • Pier 1 retires more debt
    Pier 1 Imports said Thursday it has retired $69.5 million in principal of its convertible senior notes, issuing new convertible debt and paying $5 million in cash. more » » » 
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  • Arteriors Home now repped by Onecoast in mountain states
    Arteriors Home has reached a sales representation agreement with Onecoast in the mountain states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming beginning this month. Both firms are planning training and marketing activities for the upcoming September 2009 Las Vegas Home Furnishings market.  more » » » 
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  • Williams-Sonoma expanding into the Middle East
    Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has entered into a multi-year franchise agreement to launch the company’s portfolio of brands in the Middle East. The first four stores are expected to open in Dubai and Kuwait in 2010 and will include the Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids brands. more » » » 
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  • High Point Market Authority adds six rep ambassadors
    The High Point Market Authority has added six more International Home Furnishings Representatives to its growing cadre of High Point Market Rep Ambassadors. more » » » 
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  • New York Gift Show’s Accent on Design to host young designer exhibit
    Six new design companies have been selected to participate in "A+: The Young Designer's Platform," an "incubator" exhibit area within Accent on Design at the New York International Gift Fair. more » » » 
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  • SUMMER SKETCHBOOK: Earth Tones
    Elements of nature come together with effortless grace, flourishing in a cool, concerted garden of earthly delights. more » » » 
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