Home Textiles Today - Merchandising News http://www.hometextilestoday.com Sun, 27 May 2012 07:25:58 MDT News covering home textiles product development, merchandising and in-store presentation eng Copyright 2012 Sandow Media LLC. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) Target: Food drives frequency but discretionary goods still important http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551633-Target_Food_drives_frequency_but_discretionary_goods_still_important.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551633-Target_Food_drives_frequency_but_discretionary_goods_still_important.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:16:58 GMT New York - Target's newly appointed evp and cfo John Mulligan sought to put the investor and... Deal will put Macy's brands into China http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551631-Deal_will_put_Macy_s_brands_into_China.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551631-Deal_will_put_Macy_s_brands_into_China.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:07:46 GMT Cincinnati - Macy's will become a stakeholder in China's VIPStore Co. Ltd. and will sell its... Williams-Sonoma pushes personalized marketing http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551562-Williams_Sonoma_pushes_personalized_marketing.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551562-Williams_Sonoma_pushes_personalized_marketing.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:25:57 GMT San Francisco - Williams-Sonoma Inc. is moving aggressively with technology that personalizes... Former Martha Stewart editor new Williams-Sonoma svp http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551547-Former_Martha_Stewart_editor_new_Williams_Sonoma_svp.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551547-Former_Martha_Stewart_editor_new_Williams_Sonoma_svp.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:07:43 GMT San Francisco - Anna Last, who had been editor-in-chief of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's... Sharyn Blond Linens finds niche in handmade Madeira linens http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551512-Sharyn_Blond_Linens_finds_niche_in_handmade_Madeira_linens.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551512-Sharyn_Blond_Linens_finds_niche_in_handmade_Madeira_linens.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:18:40 GMT Fairway, Kan. - There is an unlikely yet steadfast link between this small, Middle American... Pioneer Linens to offer Miele for yachts http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551510-Pioneer_Linens_to_offer_Miele_for_yachts.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551510-Pioneer_Linens_to_offer_Miele_for_yachts.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:15:13 GMT West Palm Beach, Fla. - Pioneer Linens' yacht & estate division has been name an official dealer... Stein Mart's home business makes a comeback in Q1 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551453-Stein_Mart_s_home_business_makes_a_comeback_in_Q1.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551453-Stein_Mart_s_home_business_makes_a_comeback_in_Q1.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:49 GMT Jacksonville, Fla. - After several years of experimenting with its merchandise approach, Stein... Bon-Ton net loss widens http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551446-Bon_Ton_net_loss_widens.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551446-Bon_Ton_net_loss_widens.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:19:27 GMT York, Pa. - The Bon-Ton Stores is re-evaluating its assortments as it seeks to turn around the... Celebrity Brands vs Everyday Prices http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551399-Celebrity_Brands_vs_Everyday_Prices.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551399-Celebrity_Brands_vs_Everyday_Prices.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 17 May 2012 07:11:01 GMT VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. - In shopping for solid color towels, will the budget department store... Target sets new "Threshold" for home with new private label program http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551386-Target_sets_new_Threshold_for_home_with_new_private_label_program.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551386-Target_sets_new_Threshold_for_home_with_new_private_label_program.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:12:55 GMT Minneapolis - As an improving economic climate encourages Target shoppers to shop discretionary... ShopNBC to expand home, narrows 1Q loss http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551384-ShopNBC_to_expand_home_narrows_1Q_loss.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551384-ShopNBC_to_expand_home_narrows_1Q_loss.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:22:29 GMT Minneapolis - Putting more emphasis on other departments as it makes consumer electronics a less... JCPenney unveils new home brands http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551365-JCPenney_unveils_new_home_brands.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551365-JCPenney_unveils_new_home_brands.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 15 May 2012 23:16:16 GMT New York - JCPenney at its meeting with analysts here Tuesday evening unveiled a host of new... TJX: HomeGoods brand ‘more and more powerful' http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551359-TJX_HomeGoods_brand_more_and_more_powerful_.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551359-TJX_HomeGoods_brand_more_and_more_powerful_.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:36 GMT Framingham, Mass. - Reflecting on the strong first quarter, TJX ceo talked up the HomeGoods... Target tops for value in Harris poll http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551351-Target_tops_for_value_in_Harris_poll.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551351-Target_tops_for_value_in_Harris_poll.php?rssid=20968 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... Initial impact of JCPenney pricing shift to be discovered tomorrow http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551296-Initial_impact_of_JCPenney_pricing_shift_to_be_discovered_tomorrow.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551296-Initial_impact_of_JCPenney_pricing_shift_to_be_discovered_tomorrow.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 14 May 2012 16:22:32 GMT Plano, Texas - Late tomorrow afternoon, JCPenney's ceo will face analysts for the first time... Target announces next set of collaborators for The Shops at Target http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551295-Target_announces_next_set_of_collaborators_for_The_Shops_at_Target.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551295-Target_announces_next_set_of_collaborators_for_The_Shops_at_Target.php?rssid=20968 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... Ikea building its largest North American store in Montreal http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551294-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551294-Ikea_building_its_largest_North_American_store_in_Montreal.php?rssid=20968 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... Ecommerce sales rose 17% in first quarter http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551200-Ecommerce_sales_rose_17_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551200-Ecommerce_sales_rose_17_in_first_quarter.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:32:02 GMT Reston, Va. - Retail ecommerce sales posted their 10th consecutive quarter of positive... Macy's coy on Martha in reporting strong Q1 sales http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551158-Macy_s_coy_on_Martha_in_reporting_strong_Q1_sales.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551158-Macy_s_coy_on_Martha_in_reporting_strong_Q1_sales.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 09 May 2012 17:57:21 GMT Cincinnati - Home was among the strongest performers at Macy's Inc. during a quarter that beat... Lowe's revamps exec roles http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551153-Lowe_s_revamps_exec_roles.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551153-Lowe_s_revamps_exec_roles.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 09 May 2012 15:38:54 GMT Mooresville, N.C. - After naming Gregory Bridgeford chief customer officer last month, a new... Kmart expanding Sofia Vergara into home http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551096-Kmart_expanding_Sofia_Vergara_into_home.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551096-Kmart_expanding_Sofia_Vergara_into_home.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:06:02 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Kmart will launch a home collection by "Modern Family" actress Sofia... Sears launches localized specials in 12 states, two metro areas http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551040-Sears_launches_localized_specials_in_12_states_two_metro_areas.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551040-Sears_launches_localized_specials_in_12_states_two_metro_areas.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:53:56 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - Local deals are now available in 12 states as well as the San Francisco... Z Gallerie partners with International Checkout to sell overseas http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551039-Z_Gallerie_partners_with_International_Checkout_to_sell_overseas.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/551039-Z_Gallerie_partners_with_International_Checkout_to_sell_overseas.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:51:06 GMT Van Nuys, Calif. - Home accents retailer Z Gallerie has partnered with International Checkout to... The Foundary launches extended-sale shops http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550786-The_Foundary_launches_extended_sale_shops.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550786-The_Foundary_launches_extended_sale_shops.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:43:18 GMT Omaha, Neb. - Flash sales site The Foundary yesterday evening unveiled its Specialty Shops... JCPenney announces more exec moves http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550761-JCPenney_announces_more_exec_moves.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550761-JCPenney_announces_more_exec_moves.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:42:38 GMT Plano, Texas - JCPenney has made additions and promotions to its executive staff across the... Family Dollar maintains discretionary offerings, but taking more "cautious" approach http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550727-Family_Dollar_maintains_discretionary_offerings_but_taking_more_cautious_approach.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550727-Family_Dollar_maintains_discretionary_offerings_but_taking_more_cautious_approach.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:18:01 GMT New York - As its lower-income core customer base continues to be challenged by the economy,... Dollar General works hard to live up to name; vouches for non-consumables http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550697-Dollar_General_works_hard_to_live_up_to_name_vouches_for_non_consumables.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550697-Dollar_General_works_hard_to_live_up_to_name_vouches_for_non_consumables.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:24:37 GMT New York - Even though consumables is its fastest growing business and considered a traffic... Lowe's promotes two into new posts http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550662-Lowe_s_promotes_two_into_new_posts.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550662-Lowe_s_promotes_two_into_new_posts.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:41:51 GMT Moorseville, N.C. - Lowe's late last week promoted Gregory Bridgeford chief customer officer and... TJX exec is new Burlington chief merchant http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550626-TJX_exec_is_new_Burlington_chief_merchant.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550626-TJX_exec_is_new_Burlington_chief_merchant.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:40:39 GMT Burlington, N.J. - Burlington Coat Factory will have a new head of merchandising next week as... HSN taps retail veteran Martin-Vachon to head merchandising http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550625-HSN_taps_retail_veteran_Martin_Vachon_to_head_merchandising.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550625-HSN_taps_retail_veteran_Martin_Vachon_to_head_merchandising.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:36:23 GMT St. Petersburg, Fla. - Interactive multi-channel retailer HSN has appointed Anne Martin-Vachon... Ikea PS collection reprises designs from the archives http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550583-Ikea_PS_collection_reprises_designs_from_the_archives.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550583-Ikea_PS_collection_reprises_designs_from_the_archives.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:26:17 GMT Milan - Ikea is previewing its 7th PS collection this week at the Salone Internazionale del... Triple threat Justin Timberlake is designer/curator for new HomeMint site http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550525-Triple_threat_Justin_Timberlake_is_designer_curator_for_new_HomeMint_site.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550525-Triple_threat_Justin_Timberlake_is_designer_curator_for_new_HomeMint_site.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:48:07 GMT Santa Monica, Calif. - Singer/dancer/actor Justin Timberlake and interior designer/celebrity... LuxeYard partners with Australian site http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550524-LuxeYard_partners_with_Australian_site.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550524-LuxeYard_partners_with_Australian_site.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:45:25 GMT Los Angeles - LuxeYard, a members-only flash sale site for home furnishings headed by former... Kellijane debuts bridal registry http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550377-Kellijane_debuts_bridal_registry.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550377-Kellijane_debuts_bridal_registry.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:49:12 GMT Philadelphia - Luxury linen boutique Kellijane has introduced a new Bridal Registry Service... New president for Bergdorf Goodman http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550374-New_president_for_Bergdorf_Goodman.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550374-New_president_for_Bergdorf_Goodman.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:36:22 GMT Dallas - Joshua Schulman will be joining the The Neiman Marcus Group as president of Bergdorf... Kardashian Kollection for home debuts at Sears http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550234-Kardashian_Kollection_for_home_debuts_at_Sears.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550234-Kardashian_Kollection_for_home_debuts_at_Sears.php?rssid=20968 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:17:13 GMT Hoffman Estates, Ill. - A collection of soft home merchandise from the reality TV celebrity... Sears Canada launches smartphone e-commerce app http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550159-Sears_Canada_launches_smartphone_e_commerce_app.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550159-Sears_Canada_launches_smartphone_e_commerce_app.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:24:02 GMT Toronto - Sears Canada has launched its first applications for iPhone and Android smartphones,... March comps shine for most key retailers http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550070-March_comps_shine_for_most_key_retailers.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550070-March_comps_shine_for_most_key_retailers.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:52:00 GMT New York - This winter's unusually warm weather coupled with  Easter falling two weeks earlier... Burgess to lead Saks ecommerce http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550066-Burgess_to_lead_Saks_ecommerce.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/550066-Burgess_to_lead_Saks_ecommerce.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:45:42 GMT New York - Saks Incorporated has named Michael Burgess president of Saks Direct, effective May... Target partners with Walt Disney Co., Julie Andrews for Princess Week http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549957-Target_partners_with_Walt_Disney_Co_Julie_Andrews_for_Princess_Week.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549957-Target_partners_with_Walt_Disney_Co_Julie_Andrews_for_Princess_Week.php?rssid=20968 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:09:09 GMT Minneapolis - The first annual National Princess Week is coming to Target in mid April as part... Dollar General hits the 10,000-store mark http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549908-Dollar_General_hits_the_10_000_store_mark.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549908-Dollar_General_hits_the_10_000_store_mark.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:54:32 GMT Goodlettsville, Tenn. - Dollar General late last week opened its 10,000th store. The unit in... New owners of Linen Kist expand into home décor services http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549889-New_owners_of_Linen_Kist_expand_into_home_decor_services.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549889-New_owners_of_Linen_Kist_expand_into_home_decor_services.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:03:48 GMT Vail/Beaver Creek, Colo. - In less than a year under the new ownership of couple Nikki and Nick... DwellStudio flagship store to open in Soho http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549888-DwellStudio_flagship_store_to_open_in_Soho.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549888-DwellStudio_flagship_store_to_open_in_Soho.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:01:28 GMT New York - DwellStudio will open its first flagship store in New York's Soho neighborhood in... Ankasa to open flagship store in Soho http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549886-Ankasa_to_open_flagship_store_in_Soho.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549886-Ankasa_to_open_flagship_store_in_Soho.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:59:16 GMT New York - Ankasa announced it is opening a new flagship location in Soho, at 424 Broome Street,... Flash site LuxeYard expands its offerings http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549883-Flash_site_LuxeYard_expands_its_offerings.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549883-Flash_site_LuxeYard_expands_its_offerings.php?rssid=20968 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:54:09 GMT Los Angeles - LuxeYard, a flash site devoted to home furnishing, recent added high-end apparel... Don't Go Changing ... Yeah, Right http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549837-Don_t_Go_Changing_Yeah_Right.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549837-Don_t_Go_Changing_Yeah_Right.php?rssid=20968 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 05:01:52 GMT NEW YORK - Change is the nature of business, but even by that standard, there have been some... CitiGroup survey: JCPenney strategy a winner http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549832-CitiGroup_survey_JCPenney_strategy_a_winner.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549832-CitiGroup_survey_JCPenney_strategy_a_winner.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:06:03 GMT New York - CitiGroup said it feels more confidence about the prospects for JCPenney's everyday... New Shop.org study evaluates consumers' approach to "Social Commerce" http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549828-New_Shop_org_study_evaluates_consumers_approach_to_Social_Commerce_.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549828-New_Shop_org_study_evaluates_consumers_approach_to_Social_Commerce_.php?rssid=20968 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:52:40 GMT Washington D.C. -- Shoppers are interacting with retailers through a variety of social networks... Target reveals 1st Canadian stores http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549800-Target_reveals_1st_Canadian_stores.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549800-Target_reveals_1st_Canadian_stores.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:33:58 GMT Minneapolis - Target last week announced the locations for the first dozen stores it will open... Lord & Taylor opens in New Hampshire http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549799-Lord_Taylor_opens_in_New_Hampshire.php?rssid=20968 http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/549799-Lord_Taylor_opens_in_New_Hampshire.php?rssid=20968 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:28:16 GMT Salem, N.H. - Lord & Taylor opened a 122,000-sq.-ft. store here at the Mall in Rockingham Park...