New York – Retail same-store sales were slightly above plan during the opening week of the month, the Johnson Redbook reported today.
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Positive Signs Emerge from New York, Vegas Markets
New York— Most apprehensions about the business outlook for the balance of the year and forward have been tempered as the results of the New York International Gift Fair and the Las Vegas Market are counted up. While there were few suppliers showing at both events last week, those contacted were generally pleased with response at each venue — though for different reasons in some cases.
New York – The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association will host a presentation by industry veteran Hermine Mariaux covering products, fabrics and color trends at last month’s Maison & Objet show in Paris.
Washington – The Federal Trade Commission said it has issued letters to 78 retailers warning against labeling or advertising textiles as made of “bamboo.”
Minneapolis – Target has launched a mobile gift card that can be saved to a PIN-secure account on the Target.com mobile site. Taget’s scanners then retrieve virtual gift card barcodes at checkout.
New York – Non-profit industry group Executive Working in Home Textiles will donate $2,500 to the home department foundation of the Fashion Institute of Technology for a student to attend three key home industry shows this year.
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