TITLE

Big-hitters out in force for market

AUTHOR(S)

Engel, Client

PUB. DATE

September 2001

SOURCE

Furniture/Today;9/24/2001, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports the business commitment of furniture retailers following the United States terrorist attack in High Point, North Carolina. Eagerness of the 17 of the top 100 furniture chains to attend the furniture premarket; Plans and preparations of furniture companies; Expression of sympathy for the bombing victims from several furniture executives.

ACCESSION #

5311329

 

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