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Ltd. and will sell its... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551562-Williams_Sonoma_pushes_personalized_marketing.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551562-Williams_Sonoma_pushes_personalized_marketing.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:25:57 GMT San Francisco - Williams-Sonoma Inc. is moving aggressively with technology that personalizes... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551546-Bevy_of_seminars_planned_for_Licensing_Expo.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551546-Bevy_of_seminars_planned_for_Licensing_Expo.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:06:03 GMT Las Vegas - More than 35 learning sessions will be offered during the Licensing International... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551511-KooKoo_Bear_Kids_designs_for_Roswell_Women_s_Club_Designer_Showcase_Home_Tour.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551511-KooKoo_Bear_Kids_designs_for_Roswell_Women_s_Club_Designer_Showcase_Home_Tour.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:16:35 GMT Atlanta - KooKoo Bear Kids, an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer kids'... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551509-NYIGF_lines_up_events_for_At_Home.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551509-NYIGF_lines_up_events_for_At_Home.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:13:19 GMT White Plains, N.Y. - The At Home section of the New York International Gift Fair will host a... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551399-Celebrity_Brands_vs_Everyday_Prices.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551399-Celebrity_Brands_vs_Everyday_Prices.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11:01 GMT VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. - In shopping for solid color towels, will the budget department store... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551386-Target_sets_new_Threshold_for_home_with_new_private_label_program.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551386-Target_sets_new_Threshold_for_home_with_new_private_label_program.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:55 GMT Minneapolis - As an improving economic climate encourages Target shoppers to shop discretionary... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551385-Did_JCP_s_everyday_pricing_message_resonate_a_little_too_well_.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551385-Did_JCP_s_everyday_pricing_message_resonate_a_little_too_well_.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:25:05 GMT New York - After a multi-media campaign touting its new streamlined pricing strategy resulted in... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551382-Feizy_Import_Export_Co_launches_design_contest.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551382-Feizy_Import_Export_Co_launches_design_contest.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:58 GMT Dallas - With social media sites Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as its venues, Feizy Rugs has... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551365-JCPenney_unveils_new_home_brands.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551365-JCPenney_unveils_new_home_brands.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:16:16 GMT New York - JCPenney at its meeting with analysts here Tuesday evening unveiled a host of new... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551351-Target_tops_for_value_in_Harris_poll.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551351-Target_tops_for_value_in_Harris_poll.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:07:21 GMT New York - For the second year in a row, consumers named Target the Value Retail Brand of the... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551347-Soft_Tex_signs_licensing_deal_with_Vicki_Payne.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551347-Soft_Tex_signs_licensing_deal_with_Vicki_Payne.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:03:27 GMT Waterford, N.Y. - Specialty sleep product manufacturer Soft-Tex has signed an agreement to... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551346-Craft_Crafts_inks_deal_with_Carter_s.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551346-Craft_Crafts_inks_deal_with_Carter_s.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:25 GMT Los Angeles - Crown Crafts Infant Products, a subsidiary of Crown Crafts Inc., has entered a... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551295-Target_announces_next_set_of_collaborators_for_The_Shops_at_Target.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551295-Target_announces_next_set_of_collaborators_for_The_Shops_at_Target.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:18:13 GMT Minneapolis - The first group of short-run shop concept shops in Target stores is barely a week... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551294-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551294-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:12:34 GMT Montreal - Ikea Canada has begun the expansion of one of its two stores here in North America's... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551096-Kmart_expanding_Sofia_Vergara_into_home.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551096-Kmart_expanding_Sofia_Vergara_into_home.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:06:02 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Kmart will launch a home collection by "Modern Family" actress Sofia... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551094-Iconix_Reliance_launch_Iconix_India.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551094-Iconix_Reliance_launch_Iconix_India.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:03:07 GMT New York -- Iconix Brand Group Inc. and Reliance Brands Limited have finalized the formation of... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551038-Safavieh_Filicia_to_support_Kips_Bay_Boys_Girls_Club_Decorator_Show_House_charity_event.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551038-Safavieh_Filicia_to_support_Kips_Bay_Boys_Girls_Club_Decorator_Show_House_charity_event.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:48:53 GMT Port Washington, NY - Celebrity interior designer Thom Filicia has been selected to participate... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550950-Target_and_designer_Nate_Berkus_pair_up_for_new_home_collection.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550950-Target_and_designer_Nate_Berkus_pair_up_for_new_home_collection.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:47:04 GMT Minneapolis - Come this fall, Target Corp. will be launching a new home collection with... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550941-Sandow_Media_acquires_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550941-Sandow_Media_acquires_Fred_Segal_brand.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:09 GMT New York - Sandow Media, parent company of Home Textiles Today, has acquired the worldwide... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550784-NYIGF_home_trends_exhibit_goods_to_be_offered_on_One_Kings_Lane.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550784-NYIGF_home_trends_exhibit_goods_to_be_offered_on_One_Kings_Lane.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:36:45 GMT White Plains, NY - Five key home design trends, ranging from nostalgic Americana motifs to... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550760-Babies_R_Us_teams_with_model_Heidi_Klum_for_new_line_of_baby_products.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550760-Babies_R_Us_teams_with_model_Heidi_Klum_for_new_line_of_baby_products.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:40:19 GMT Wayne, N.J. - Baby products chain Babies "R" Us has partnered with fashion icon - and mother of... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550728-Iconix_sees_big_things_for_Royal_Velvet_at_JCP_1Q_profit_falls_12_.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550728-Iconix_sees_big_things_for_Royal_Velvet_at_JCP_1Q_profit_falls_12_.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:22:30 GMT New York - The 4% decline in first quarter revenue at Iconix Brand Group resulted from "a few... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550724-Carpenter_s_SleepBetter_org_creates_interactive_Zzzz_Score_feature.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550724-Carpenter_s_SleepBetter_org_creates_interactive_Zzzz_Score_feature.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:03:59 GMT Richmond, Va. - SleepBetter.org, Carpenter Company's consumer-oriented site offering sleep tips,... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550695-Shaw_finds_new_social_media_home_on_Pinterest.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550695-Shaw_finds_new_social_media_home_on_Pinterest.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:21:30 GMT Dalton, Ga. - With an already-established network of nearly 70,000 engaged consumers on its... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550661-Mohawk_Home_expands_reach_to_consumers_with_growing_Pinterest_participation.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550661-Mohawk_Home_expands_reach_to_consumers_with_growing_Pinterest_participation.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:39:15 GMT Calhoun, Ga. - It's been two months since Mohawk Home joined Pinterest, and the company has... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550660-Protect_A_Bed_launches_interactive_merchandiser.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550660-Protect_A_Bed_launches_interactive_merchandiser.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:35:53 GMT Chicago - Protect-A-Bed is at High Point Market this week debuting a new interactive... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550659-RJM_Licensing_signs_British_artist_Madeleine_Floyd.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550659-RJM_Licensing_signs_British_artist_Madeleine_Floyd.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:32:24 GMT Mahwah, N.J. - RJM Licensing has been named licensing agent in the US and Canada for British... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550623-Surya_turns_to_Pinterest_to_present_fashion_trends_design_ideas.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550623-Surya_turns_to_Pinterest_to_present_fashion_trends_design_ideas.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:31:31 GMT Calhoun, Ga. - Surya Inc., which manufactures area rugs and home accessories, has launched new... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550579-Kathy_Ireland_to_keynote_Licensing_International_Expo_2012.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550579-Kathy_Ireland_to_keynote_Licensing_International_Expo_2012.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:14:48 GMT Las Vegas - Licensing phenom Kathy Ireland - whose products across multiple product categories... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550525-Triple_threat_Justin_Timberlake_is_designer_curator_for_new_HomeMint_site.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550525-Triple_threat_Justin_Timberlake_is_designer_curator_for_new_HomeMint_site.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:48:07 GMT Santa Monica, Calif. - Singer/dancer/actor Justin Timberlake and interior designer/celebrity... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550523-Nourison_Butera_to_celebrate_launch_of_new_collection_at_High_Point.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550523-Nourison_Butera_to_celebrate_launch_of_new_collection_at_High_Point.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:41:09 GMT Saddle Brook, NJ - Nourison and designer Barclay Butera are co-hosting a special event during... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550375-Bel_Air_seeking_luxury_licensees.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550375-Bel_Air_seeking_luxury_licensees.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:41:43 GMT Los Angeles - Bel-Air, the historic Los Angeles neighborhood, is launching a lifestyle licensing... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550370-NYIGF_brings_back_100_Days_of_Design_blog_this_summer.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550370-NYIGF_brings_back_100_Days_of_Design_blog_this_summer.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:31:22 GMT White Plains, NY - The New York International Gift Fair's "100 Days of Design" community-based... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550234-Kardashian_Kollection_for_home_debuts_at_Sears.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550234-Kardashian_Kollection_for_home_debuts_at_Sears.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:17:13 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - A collection of soft home merchandise from the reality TV celebrity... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550232-Surya_to_fete_new_High_Point_showroom_with_dance_party.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550232-Surya_to_fete_new_High_Point_showroom_with_dance_party.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:11:01 GMT Calhoun, Ga. - To inaugurate its new showroom at Showplace 4100, Surya Inc. is hosting a party... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550184-Industry_vet_Leslie_Gillock_to_lead_new_Insights_Group.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550184-Industry_vet_Leslie_Gillock_to_lead_new_Insights_Group.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:24:10 GMT Charlotte, N.C. - Leslie Gillock has been named director of the Insights Group, a new division... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550160-Pier_1_to_boost_ecommerce_efforts_store_expansion.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550160-Pier_1_to_boost_ecommerce_efforts_store_expansion.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:28:36 GMT Fort Worth, Texas - Pier 1 Imports last week outlined its plans for an upgraded e-commerce... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550159-Sears_Canada_launches_smartphone_e_commerce_app.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550159-Sears_Canada_launches_smartphone_e_commerce_app.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:24:02 GMT Toronto - Sears Canada has launched its first applications for iPhone and Android smartphones,... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550065-Sears_looks_to_license_out_its_brands.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550065-Sears_looks_to_license_out_its_brands.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:44:26 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Sears Holdings has appointed global licensing agency Leveraged Marketing... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550016-Feizy_Rugs_to_unveil_new_program_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550016-Feizy_Rugs_to_unveil_new_program_at_High_Point_Market.php?rssid=20965 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:46:05 GMT Dallas - Feizy Rugs will unveil a new concept program of fashion-forward designs called Feizy... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549957-Target_partners_with_Walt_Disney_Co_Julie_Andrews_for_Princess_Week.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549957-Target_partners_with_Walt_Disney_Co_Julie_Andrews_for_Princess_Week.php?rssid=20965 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:09:09 GMT Minneapolis - The first annual National Princess Week is coming to Target in mid April as part... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549908-Dollar_General_hits_the_10_000_store_mark.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549908-Dollar_General_hits_the_10_000_store_mark.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:54:32 GMT Goodlettsville, Tenn. - Dollar General late last week opened its 10,000th store. The unit in... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549907-Target_names_former_Gap_exec_the_company_s_new_evp_cmo.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549907-Target_names_former_Gap_exec_the_company_s_new_evp_cmo.php?rssid=20965 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:52:06 GMT Minneapolis - After a search that began last fall, Target Corp. has named Jeffrey Jones II as... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549832-CitiGroup_survey_JCPenney_strategy_a_winner.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549832-CitiGroup_survey_JCPenney_strategy_a_winner.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:06:03 GMT New York - CitiGroup said it feels more confidence about the prospects for JCPenney's everyday... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549831-Gottex_brand_looks_to_home_furnishings.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549831-Gottex_brand_looks_to_home_furnishings.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:02:35 GMT New York - Luxury swimwear brand Gottex plans to move into the home sphere through licensing... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549828-New_Shop_org_study_evaluates_consumers_approach_to_Social_Commerce_.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549828-New_Shop_org_study_evaluates_consumers_approach_to_Social_Commerce_.php?rssid=20965 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:52:40 GMT Washington D.C. -- Shoppers are interacting with retailers through a variety of social networks... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549801-Lands_End_on_the_block_.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549801-Lands_End_on_the_block_.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:41:35 GMT New York - The New York Post today reports that Sears Holding is quietly shopping for a buyer... http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549798-JPMA_and_ABC_finalize_negotiations_for_unification_.php?rssid=20965 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549798-JPMA_and_ABC_finalize_negotiations_for_unification_.php?rssid=20965 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:20:06 GMT Washington, D.C. - The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. and All Baby and Child have...