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.
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.
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.
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.
YARNS BY THE YARD James Mammarella, Managing Editor, Home Textiles Today April 8, 2009 He's Got Prospects
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