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Another lackluster week for comp sales

New York – Aggregate comp store sales slipped again in the fourth week of June compared last year, the Johnson Redbook reported today.

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Pier 1 Performs “Better than Planned” During Q1
Forth Worth, Texas— Home décor, outdoor home accessories and furniture were among the merchandise category highlights during Pier 1 Imports Inc.’s first quarter – a period which produced results “that were better than we planned, and naturally, we are pleased about this,” noted president and ceo Alex Smith during the retailer’s earnings call last week.

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Schor promoted at Crown Crafts Infant Products
Compton, Calif. – Crown Crafts Infant Products a subsidiary of Crown Crafts Inc, has promoted director of marketing Tracie Schor to vp of marketing.
Retailers at NYIGF to vote on best ‘green’ products
White Plains, N.Y. -- Retailers cast ballots at the upcoming New York International Gift Fair to determine the winners of the event’s inaugural Eco Choice Awards.
RugMark launching GoodWeave certification label
Washington – RugMark, the organization that certifies South Asian rugs are not made with child labor, is replacing its RugMark label with GoodWeave to reflect a new industry standard that incorporates broader labor and environmental standards.
Texworld USA readies seminar series
New York – Texworld USA, the apparel-oriented fabric fair, will run seminars covering a variety of topics.
Hunter Douglas honors Mathews for 20 years
Upper Saddle River, N.J. -- Jim Mathews, vp of marketing for Hunter Douglas, Inc., was honored for 20 years of outstanding service to the window fashions company at the company’s annual Service Awards Luncheon recognizing employee milestones.

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Loomcraft Textiles giving free fabrics
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