Home Textiles Today - January 19, 2004

Diligence and attention to myriad details are integral to success in global sourcing. But even as the manufacturing side of the home furnishings business moves offshore, there are many opportunities for American suppliers to do global business. For Americans to succeed in the export arena, the key is differentiation, said Carole Gee, vice president, global brands for In...

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• WPS closes some plants, reshuffles
• Sales up, but still short of target
• U.S. manufacturers buoyed by economy
• Burlington Coat sheds profits
• Half-hearted consumers leave weak holiday sales

• News
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• NRF chief bullish on home furnishings in 2004
• Williams-Sonoma Home preps fall launch
• For the record
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• Top execs preach productivity
• Tuesday Morning looking to double stores
• Retail briefs
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• Retailer of the Year Awards recognize industry achievement
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• Mid-market is target of revitalized Royal Velvet

• Opinion Today
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• People Today
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• New Web site hopes to boost cotton demand
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• Special Report
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