C-D market has an upbeat start: 'bedspreads are a gold mine.'
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Department stores are optimistic about the pickup in sales of home textiles, and expect to make major purchases at the fall curtain and drapery market. Bedspreads are expected to be good sellers, and ensembles with draperies are popular. Favorite styles are soft, feminine looks, priscillas, and criss-cross. Retailers note that the trend toward bedroom decoration is spurring sales.
Publication Name: Retailing Home Furnishings
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0162-9158
Year: 1983
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UM & M is folding its home fashions
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UM&M has decided to terminate its entire cut-and-sew home fashion business. This news shocked the retailers and manufacturers. The process will take a couple of months. The products affected will include curtains, draperies, bedspreads, comforters, draperies and pillows.
Publication Name: Retailing Home Furnishings
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0162-9158
Year: 1981
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Window opens on energy saving
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Curtain manufacturers are offering new materials which insulate windows and save energy. Various new kinds of drapery materials are described by the manufacturers; they also discuss their merchandising plans.
Publication Name: Retailing Home Furnishings
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0162-9158
Year: 1981
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