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New Wal-Mart site offers budgeting tips By Staff - 05/09/2008
Bentonville, Ark. – Today Wal-Mart launched a new web site offering advice about how to stretch a dollar during tough times. The site, www.walmart.com/savemore, features tips from author and media personality Ellie Kay. More
Denyse Schmidt creates quilt for Glass House By Staff - 05/09/2008
Bridgeport, Conn. – Quilt designer Denyse Schmidt has been invited to participate in the annual Philip Johnson Glass House Commission program, for which she has created a special striped pattern piece.
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Allergy, asthma awareness campaign underway By Staff - 05/09/2008
New York – The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is observing National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month with a detailed fact sheet outlining proper care and use of carpeting to help consumers stay healthy by maintaining improved indoor air quality.
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Brooke Shields to promote Royal Velvet By Staff - 05/07/2008
New York – To boost the launch of Royal Velvet home textiles at Bed, Bath & Beyond this June, brand owner Iconix Brand Group has retained actress Brooke Shields to star with her family in print and online ads.
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Matchmaking offered by Global Home Textiles By Staff - 05/05/2008
White Plains, N.Y. – Exhibitors and attendees at Global Home Textiles – and its sister show, Global Home Décor – are encouraged to participate in the new Matchmaking program that offers connections by matching database information.
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Lenzing, Messe Frankfurt double size of Texworld USA 05/02/2008
New York – The expanded, fifth edition of Texworld USA will be held July 14-16 at the Javits Convention Center here, in a partnership between Lenzing Fibers and Messe Frankfurt.
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Iconix profits up, launches China venture By Staff - 05/01/2008
New York – Brand management firm Iconix Brand Group recorded first-quarter net profit of $18.2 million, up 43.3% from $12.7 million in the same period one year ago – and launched a joint venture in China to invest in fast-growth manufacturers and retailers there.
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Consumer confidence deteriorates By Staff - 04/29/2008
New York – Noting, “The glass remains half empty,” Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Research Center said the April reading of the Consumer Confidence Index does not bode well for a strong summer retail season.
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