Home Textiles Today - August 10, 2009

With a mixed bag of results from regional home furnishings shows during the first half of this year, exhibitors heading to the New York International Gift Fair/New York Home Textiles Market anticipate a continuation of lower attendance, but perhaps a slight pickup in order writing. Based on results at the regional markets in Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, and the minimal order...

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