Home Textiles Today - September 28, 2009

WestPoint Home's new Izod license was a big focal point at this month's market, although a new sustainable construction and the kitchen textiles launch also got attention. "When you look at a lot of the successful brands in the marketplace, a lot of them go back to apparel," noted WestPoint's president and ceo John Piazza.

• Business Today
• Comps Lackluster in September's Third Week
• Pier 1 Banking on Q3 and Q4 as Traffic, Comps Pick up
• Dollar General Posts Q2 Success

• News
• Home Depot to launch Martha Stewart Line
• Elrene Debuts Shower Curtain Line
• Calvin Klein Unveils Studio Collection
• Caldeira Looks Ahead
• Town & Country Adds Beach Towels
• Bed Bath & Beyond Scores Profit Gain
• Revere Teams with Polo Association
• Westex International Teams with Multi Glory
• Safdie Adds Basics, Novelties
• Nourison Expands into Utility Rugs
• Retail Briefs
• Trident Launches Southern Living Towel Program
• Springs Leads with Wamsutta
• Ginsey Expands Juvenile, Hires Stevenson
• W-C Moves to Sell off Assets
• Creative Bath in Vast Collection Unveiling
• Revman Champions Color
• Welspun Offers New Styles
• Glenoit/Ex-Cell/Croscill Align Titles, Roles
• Fashion Infuses Lacoste Looks
• Market Hits & Misses
• Surya Enhances 'Value' Assortment
• Spencer Enterprises Recapitalized

• Opinion Today
• A Post-Market Sigh of Relief
• Accentuating the Positive

• People Today
• Former Craftex Mills President Blum dies at 93
• Momeni Hires Hoberman
• Hollander Names Landers to Merchandising Post
• HFI Debuts Window Program, Hires Two