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The Warmth of Flannel

With temperatures in the teens, the warmth of flannel brings cozy thoughts, whether it is that favorite old flannel shirt or in my case flannel bedding. If layered properly, it creates the perfect balance for a winter’s sleep. Layer with a percale or sateen fitted sheet, a flannel duvet cover, and a pillow in each. […]

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Global Sourcing – The Balancing Act

If you oversee any aspect of the supply chain, you know flexibility, balance, and leverage are key factors to success. Supply chain and sourcing managers are in consonant motion to keep ahead of developing trends, manufacturing capabilities, pricing initiatives, global economies and political unrest. Over the decades we have moved between distributors, wholesalers, buying offices, […]

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“White” sale

 January, a time to restock the linen closet! This is the time of year many of us evaluate the stock of our linen closets and replenish those comforters, sheets, towels, and basic bedding that has seen better days. John Wanamaker, Wanamaker department stores, established the “White Sale” in January of 1878 to clear out inventory […]