Home Textiles Today - August 9, 2010

NEW YORK - A more diverse product portfolio, a re-merchandised price point emphasis, and a sense that specialty retailers are once again writing orders - albeit small - are key factors boosting the expectations of home textiles exhibitors showing at the International Gift Fair/New York Home Textiles Market here later this week.

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