Home Textiles Today - October 31, 2005

Sugar Valley, Ga. — Mohawk Home is breeding a new generation of Laura Ashley rugs with a debut at market of more contemporary looks. “We showed new design interpretations and updated the line with large-scale florals and other evolved patterns and colors that better speak to today's customer,” said Jim Quist, vice president, sales.

• Business Today
• LNT's Profits Sink
• Confidence Down For October
• Hurricanes Spur Building
• Cool Weather Heats Up Sales
• Housing A Mixed Bag In September
• Katrina's Wake Hits Mohawk

• News
• Mohawk Jumps Into Bed Sets
• Target Digging In
• Unifi Looking For Solutions
• Croscill Signs Bath Licenses, Expands Floral Bedding
• GLM Reworking Home Textiles Show
• Wal-Mart Pushes Sourcing
• Gilmartin Acquires Covington
• Making Noise at the NY Market
• Sleep Innovations Ventures Into Soft Furniture
• Ardwyn to Manufacture Sunbrella Trim
• Buyer's Choice
• Specialty Fibers, Weaves and Finishes Rev Up Towels
• New Tenants Move Into 230 Fifth Ave.
• NPD Offers Sales Tracking Service
• Textiles Show Honors Best
• Shippers Look to Alleviate Port Jams
• Retail Briefs
• Lawrence Home Launches Sky Collection
• Springs Will Not Abandon U.S.

• Opinion Today
• Changing Directions
• Risky Business

• People Today
• Wal-Mart Chooses Martello
• Donna Karan Home Promotes McGrath
• Sears Brings In New Execs
• Rosen Retiring From Sleep Innovations
• Federated Names Famous-Barr Principals
• Shaw Hires Accounts Managers
• Big Lots Taps Claxton