June 6, 2005
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Bombay sells Bailey Street Trading assets
The Bombay Company turned its focus to retail and shed its wholesale side by selling most assets of its Bailey Street Trading subsidiary to Bailey Street Holding Company, a new corporation made up primarily of former Bombay management. more >>
OneCoast offers seminar series during summer markets
OneCoast, the national team of sales professionals, will host s series of seminars, store consultation giveaways and product introductions in its showrooms during this summer's markets. This unique combination of programs is designed to provide independent retailers with new ideas and insights for growing sales. more >>
MMPI presents Fine Design 2005
Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. presents Fine Design 2005, the residential component to NeoCon World's Trade Fair, June 13-15, at The Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The Design Center showrooms offer trade professionals the opportunity to explore the latest in luxury home furnishings and view the newest product offerings from the biggest names in high-end design. more >>
Federated enters credit alliance
Federated Department Stores has entered into a strategic alliance with Citigroup to operate the retailer's proprietary and co-branded Visa credit card businesses. more >>
Linens 'n Things to launch Nate Berkus collection
Linens 'n Things is teaming with Nate Berkus, decorator, featured design expert for The Oprah Winfrey Show and regular contributor to O at Home magazine, to launch a line of home decorating products in its stores this fall. The Nate Berkus collection will cross most categories in the store and represents the largest brand introduction in the retailer's history with nearly 600 SKUs. more >>
Kenfair Asian Expo set for Las Vegas
A variety of Asian-made housewares, premium products, gifts and toys will be exhibited at the Kenfair Asian expo, set for Aug. 16-18 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. more >>
Tabletop Portfolio: Italian Classics
Tabletop designs give a nod this season to rustic Italianate influences, chockablock with sweet and charming detailing. Soft, mellowed looks offer an easy grace in sync with the leisurely lifestyle of the countryside. Look for majolica, Florentine motifs and references to nature to stand out in simplicity, brimming with lush color.

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