Home Textiles Today - July 9, 2012

MIAMI - Neat. In a word, that would describe the area rug departments and presentations at two units here of discount chain rivals Walmart and Target.

• Business Today
• June Comps Miss Redbook Target
• June Divides Haves From Have-nots

• News
• Orian Rugs to Promote Local Artists During Atlanta Market Party
• Surya Opens Tupelo Showroom, Third U.S. Warehouse
• PrimaLoft and Prudential Capital Group Complete Acquisition
• Atlanta Rug Introductions
• Hen House Linens to add Fall Patterns, Introduces Napkin Rings
• Schumacher Adds Natural-fiber Sheer Collection
• California Market Plans Seminars, Events
• The Pillow Bar to Offer New High-end Sleep Pillow Designs, Sizes at Summer Markets
• Angela Adams Creates New Bedding Collection
• By Land, Sea and Air
• Crate & Barrel launching in-store 3D Room Designer
• Dollar General To Ramp Up Store-specific Merchandising
• Duckwall-Alco Changes Name to Alco Stores
• Bed Bath & Beyond Intros Orla Kiely
• Ellery to Show King Charles in Atlanta
• Conran Shop Closing in NY
• Robin Zingone Inks Licensing Deals in Europe, Mexico
• Family Dollar Turns Attention to Consumables
• Morgan Home Launches Pure Pink
• HFPA Announces 2014 Market Dates
• Home Source International to Open U.S. Plant
• Home Textiles Sourcing Expo Expands
• Rug Market Mood Upbeat

• Opinion Today
• Grand Opening 1962
• A Brave New World

• People
• Ellery Plans Bentonville Office, Taps Scott Whitlow
• New IMC Structure Merges Las Vegas, High Point Marketing Groups
• Umbra Co-Founder Receives Honorary Degree
• Lands' End Names New svp of Design
• Mohawk Taps Culpepper for Sales

• Rug Report
• Summer 2012 Rug Preview
• Summer 2012 Rug Preview