The show's footprint is expanding into an 11th hall this year, with new pavilions from Greece, Italy and Spain joining international pavilions from Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan and Turkey. The fair will group manufacturers from China's major home textile production into six regional pavilions at the fair's domestic halls. The regions include Puji-ang and Jiande, which are hubs for bedding; Haining and Shaoxing, which are known for decorative fabrics; and well as Tongxiang and Yuhang, which are producers of both. Same-Store Sales So-S Noew York - The pace of comp gains slackened during the second week of June, gaining 3.2% following a 4.2% increase the previous week, according to the Johnson Redbook. The discount channel saw comps rise 4.3%, while the department store sector eked out a 0.9% increase. "Summer apparel was active in both discount and department stores," said Redbook analyst Catlin Levis. Also showing strength, she said, were fans, air conditioners and sporting equipment.
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