C-D market has an upbeat start: 'bedspreads are a gold mine.'

Article Abstract:

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.

Department stores, Misc. Fabricated Textile Products, Furniture and Homefurnishings Stores, Homefurnishings, Marketing, Household linens, Bedspreads, Coverlets

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UM & M is folding its home fashions

Article Abstract:

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.

Management, Planning, Textile industry, Weill, Morton D., United Merchants and Manufacturers Inc.

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Window opens on energy saving

Article Abstract:

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.

Innovations, Windows, Thermal insulation, Materials, Insulation (Heat), Decoration and finishing

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