Home furnishings merchandising periodicals: A selected, annotated bibliography

HOME FURNISHINGS MERCHANDISING PERIODICALS: A SELECTED, ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY Martha K. Tariton and S u z a n n e V . L a B r e c q u e

Tarlton is head, general reference services, and LaBrecque is dean, School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.

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Since 1988, home furnishings merchandising has emerged as a new field of study for students interested in retailing and other business applications related to residential interior design. This major is unique from traditional interior design programs in its strong emphasis on business and interpersonal skills in addition to design skills necessary for success. Home furnishings merchandising graduates have many career opportunities and are able to obtain relevant positions after they graduate with bachelor's degrees. This field offers varied career options for graduates with numerous job titles in wholesaling, retailing, real estate, or related areas. Retailing can be in department stores, furniture stores, home improvement stores, specialty stores, mass merchants, malls, and direct marketing. Wholesaling can be in market centers in sales, management, or marketing. Real estate can be in the area of model homes interior design and sales, in historic preservation, or in remodeling and refurbishing existing homes. Merchandising can be defined as "that part of marketing which covers the selection, packaging, pricing, promotion, and display of goods, as well as the planning of quantities to be purchased and the timing of their delivery. "1 Home furnishings merchandising as a field of study depends on literature in furniture design and production, home accessories, textiles, space planning, history of furniture, principles of design and lighting, consumer behavior, merchandising, marketing, finance, and management.

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An understanding of human development and how space and furniture needs change over the life cycle is an important part of this field. Furniture purchases are often life-time purchases, so furniture needs to be adaptable to meet changinghuman needs. For example, families with young children need to select different upholstery fabric than empty nest families. In addition, students need to understand how to work with all types of consumers who have unique values, budgets, and goals for their homes. Librarians who are developing a serials collection to support home furnishings merchandising undergraduate programs need to be aware of resources in business, consumer behavior, furniture manufacturing and sourcing, international trade, and interior design that relate to this field of study. Selected commercial interior design publications may enhance this collection. The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to identify periodical titles generally found in libraries that support educational programs in home furnishings merchandising. Many of the titles in this bibliography would be included in a library collection that serves interior design, housing, architecture, and retailing. The publications reviewed are classified in three major areas--interior design and architectural periodicals, business and social science periodicals, and specialized trade publications. The section on interior design and architecture has publications on contract and upscale interior design, including periodicals for the professional and the consumer as well as periodicals on antiques and historic preservation. The section on business and social science includes scholarly, professional, and trade publications in the fields of marketing, retailing, and human ecology. The specialized trade publications section is comprised of periodicals pertaining to the furnishings industry, decorative accessories, home textiles, waUcoverings, and floorcoverings. The scope of publications described is limited to English-language periodicals. While the bibliography does not include government documents, librarians providing reference service in merchandising need to be aware of the wealth of relevant statistical information that is available through a collection of U.S. government serials. An attempt has been made to be not exhaustive or comprehensive, but rather representative of a diverse collection for an emerging new field. Indexing information has been obtained by consulting the Winter 1993/94 edition of Ulrich's Plus, by checking indexing information in periodical issues, and by examining selected indexing services for their lists of publications indexed. Abbreviations are those used in Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory, when available. Prices listed are rates applicable to libraries for 1994. Whenever possible, they have been taken from information within the 1994 issues. In those 50

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cases where 1994 issues were not available, the publishers were contacted for subscription rate information. Since no single index or electronic database appears to be currently available specifically for this field of study, literature searching generally requires the use of multiple bibliographic sources pertaining to design, art and architecture, business, and technology. These include, but are by no means limited to, Art Index, Design & Applied Arts Index, ABI/Inform, Business Periodicals Index, Trade & Industry Index, and Applied Science & Technology lndex. Unfortunately, many specialized periodicals currently lack any indexing at all.

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ArchitecturalDigest. 1925-. M. $39.95; $59.95 (international). Conde Nast Publications Inc., 6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90048. (213) 965-3700. Ed.: Paige Rense. Indexed: Access, Art & Archaeol. Tech. Abstr., Art Ind., Arts & Hum. Cit. Ind., Avery lnd. Archit. Per., Curr. Cont., Curr. Pack. Abstr., Gard. Lit., Mag. Ind., PMR, Search. OCLC 1481856. ISSN 0003-8520. LC 25-10347//4902. Issues examined: vol. 50, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 51, no. 1 (January 1994). Subtitled "the international magazine of fine interior design," ArchitecturalDigest is one of the most popular of all design periodicals. Although primarily directed toward the affluent consumer, it is used extensively by interior design and merchandising practitioners and students. The lavishly illustrated articles pertain to interior design and to art and antique collectingthroughoutthe world. Frequently, residences of celebrities and other prominent individuals are depicted. In addition to portraying numerous styles of furnishings, Architectural Digest includes articles describing the various stages of renovation projects. Many of the articles in this periodical are written by freelance writers or scholars. Occasionally, thematic issues are published. In keeping with its international emphasis, this publication has several foreign bureaus. Special editions are published for Italy and Spain. Architectural Record. 1891- . M. $65 (U.S. and Canada); $160 (international). McGraw-Hill Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. (212) 512-2000. Ed.: Stephen A. Kliment. Indexed: A.S. & T. Ind., Acad. Ind., Art Ind., Arts & Hum. Cir. Ind., Avery Ind. Arch#. Per., Br. Tech. Ind., Curr. Cont., Eng. Ind., Ind. Bk. Rev. Hum., Intl. Civil Eng. Abstr., - - MARTHA K. TARLTON AND SUZANNE V. LABRECQUE - -

Mag. Ind., PMR, RICS, SRI, Search, Soft. Abstr. Eng., Tr.& Indus. Ind. OCLC 1481864. ISSN 0003-858x. LC 12-17303//r502. Issues examined: vol. 181, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 182, no. 2 (February 1994). Architectural Record provides illustrated articles on architectural projects written in a journalistic style. Its primary emphasis is upon contemporary architectural design. Thematic issues include the April issue, "Record Houses," and the September issue, "Record Interiors." In December, a "Product Reports" issue is published with a section on furnishings, which provides brief listings for a limited number of manufacturers and suppliers. Readers desiring additional product information are given the opportunity to submit a request. ArchitecturalRecord also publishes lighting supplements several times a year. A book review column and a software review column appear regularly. In the January issue a subject index for the previous year is included. Architectural Record is available on microform through University Microfilms International (UMI). Builder (Washington, D.C.: 1981). 1981- . 13/yr. $49.95. Hanley-Wood Inc., 655 15th Street N.W., Suite 475, Washington, DC 20005. (202) 737-0717. Fax (202) 737-2439. Ed.: Noreen S. Welle. Indexed: PROMT, Search, SRI. OCLC 8040199. ISSN 07441193. LC 82-642608//r83. Issues examined: vol. 16, nos. 1-13 (January-December 1993); vol. 17, no. 1 (January 1994). As the official publication of the National Association of Home Builders, Builder is directed primarily toward home builders and realtors. Although not a design or architectural journal in the strictest sense, it is useful to home furnishings merchandising students for its "Design" section, which provides information on current trends in the design of home interiors. Other main portions include sections entitled "Selling," "Business," and "Building." The April issue serves as a buyer's guide, listing manufacturers and products for home builders. Builder continues the NAHB Builder (1980-1981) and absorbed Housing (1978-1982). Contract Design. 1990-. M. $65 (U.S.); $67 (Canada & Mexico); $90 (international). Miller Freeman Inc., 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. (212) 8691300. Fax (212) 302-2905. Ed.: Roger Yee. Indexed: Search. OCLC 22579294. ISSN 1053-5632. LC 91659048. Issues examined: vol. 35, nos. 1-12 (JanuaryDecember 1993); vol. 36, no. 1 (January 1994). Previously known as Contract (New York, N. Y.: 1960), ContractDesign is directed toward the commercial interior design and architectural market. Its H O M E FURNISHINGS MERCHANDISING PERIODICALS - -

definition of the commercial market is broad, including corporate offices, professional firms, stores, restaurants, hotels, and nonprofit agencies and institutions. Each issue consists of four major sections: "Product Focus," "Design," "Business," and "Technology." The "Design" section is comprised of several illustrated articles, generally accompanied by floorplans, on design projects. In the January 1994 issue is a section on the design industry outlook for the new year. Many issues have thematic emphases, with that of November 1993 being on libraries. Special columns include "Bookshelf," with brief reviews on architectural design books, and "Design Detail," which includes elevations. Contract Design is available on microform through UMI.

Design Book Review. 1983- . Q. $78 (U.S.); $92 (international). MIT Press, 55 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. (Ed.: address 1418 Spring Way, Berkeley, CA 94708.) (617) 253-2889. Fax (617) 2586779. Eds.: Elizabeth Snowden and Richard Ingersoll. Indexed: Art Ind., Artbibl. Mod., Avery Ind. Archit. Per., BHA, Bk. Rev. Ind., Child. Bk. Rev. Ind., Design & Appl. Arts Ind., Gard. Lit., Lang. & Lang. Behav. Abstr., RILA, Sociol. Abstr. OCLC 9361004. ISSN 0737-5344. LC 83-646132. Issues examined: no. 2729/30 (Winter 1993-Summer/Fall 1993). Design Book Review is one of several designrelated journals published by MIT Press. According to a statement in one issue, "each quarterly issue provides topical essays, interviews, design criticisms, and reviews of the latest and most significant books and exhibitions on architecture, design, urbanism, and landscape architecture." As its title implies, the bulk of each issue is devoted to reviews. Contributors to this journal are scholars or practicing architects. All illustrations are black and white. The Spring issue includes a title index of books reviewed for the year. Design Book Review can enhance the holdings of a collection supporting upper level and graduate programs. It is available on microform through UMI. Historic Preservation. 1949-. Bi-M. $20. National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20036. (202) 6734000. Ed.: Anne Elizabeth Powell. Indexed: Abstr. Anthropol. , Amer. Hist. & Life, Art & Archaeol. Tech. Abstr., Art Ind., Arts & Hum. Cit. Ind., Avery Ind. Arch#. Per., Br. Tech. Ind., Curr. Cont., Gard. Lit., Hist. Abstr., Search. OCLC 1752108. ISSN 0018-2419. Issues examined: vol. 45, nos. 1-6 (January/FebruaryNovember/December 1993); vol. 46, no. 1 (January/February 1994). The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private organization that serves "to encourage public FALL 1994

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participation in the preservation of sites, buildings, and objects significant to American history," supplies this attractive publication as a benefit of membership. Each issue contains a number of well-written, effectively illustrated articles by members of the editorial staff. Issues typically have at least one article on the restoration or renovation of a historic residence within the United States. For example, the November/December 1993 issue has an article on the refurbishment of the Oval Office and Treaty Room at the White House. Occasionally, articles are published on preservation projects outside the United States. The January/February 1994 issue features the magazine's "Great American Home Awards" for exterior and interior restoration projects. This special feature provides the reader with a view of various historical styles. A regular book review column includes brief reviews of books on architecture, design, and social history. Another regular column, "The Architect," highlights the work of an individual architect or architectural firm. In 1995, Historic Preservation will absorb Historic Preservation News and is scheduled to change frequency to ten issues a year. It is available on microform through UMI.

Hospitality Design. 1992- . 10/yr. $45 (U.S.); $60 (Canada and Mexico); $90 (international airmail). Bill Communications, 355 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010. (212) 592-6353. Fax (212) 592-6359. Ed.: Mary Jean Madigan. Indexed: Hospitality Ind., Lodging & Rest. Ind. OCLC 25810496. ISSN 1062-9254. LC 92-643401. Issues examined: vol. 15, nos. 1-6 (January/February 1993-July/August 1993), vol. 15, nos. 8-10 (October-December 1993); vol. 16, no. 1 (January/February 1994). Subtitled "the international magazine for the hospitality design team," Hospitality Design continues Restaurant~Hotel Design International, which was published from 1988 until 1992. The scope of this trade periodical is broader than its title readily implies. In addition to hotels, inns, resorts, and restaurants, it includes healthcare and retirement facilities. Although each issue centers around a specific theme, additional hospitality design topics may also be included. Many articles in this publication are written by the editorial staff. The November issue features the Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, while the December sourcebook issue serves as a directory of manufacturers and suppliers. The sourcebook issue also contains a topical index for the year.

House Beautiful. 1896- . M. $17.97 (U.S.); $33.97 (international). Hearst Magazines, 1700 Broadway, 52

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New York, NY 10019. (212) 903-5000. Ed.: Louis Oliver Gropp. Indexed: Avery Ind. Arch#. Per., Consum. Ind., Gard. Lit, Mag. Ind., R.G. OCLC 1752321. ISSN 0018-6422. LC 12-16046//r532. Issues examined: vol. 135, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 136, no. 1 (January 1994). A popular consumer-oriented periodical, House Beautiful supplies practical information on decorating and renovating homes and apartments. In contrast to Architectural Digest, it is directed toward a middle to upper-middle class audience, attempting to influence and reflect the tastes of this market. The "Ask the Experts" column, by Ralph and Nancy Kovel, answers readers' questions about antiques and collectibles. Another regular feature is a book review column. In addition to interior design, House Beautiful includes articles on landscape architecture, travel, and cuisine. It is available on microform through UMI. Articles are accessible electronically through Dialog.

InteriorDesign (New York, N.Y.) 1950-. 14/yr. $34.95 (U.S.); $58.95 (Canada); $94.95 (international airmail). Cahners Publishing Co., 249 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. (212) 645-0067. Fax (212)645-6509. Ed.: Stanley Abercrombie. Indexed: Art Ind., Artbibl.

Mod., Avery Ind. Archit. Per., Bus. Ind., Design & Appl. Arts Ind., Tr. & Indus.Ind. OCLC 5965672. ISSN 0020-5508. LC sn80-11229. Issues examined: vol. 64, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); May 1993 Market Issue; October 1993 Market Issue; vol. 65, no. 1 (January 1994). InteriorDesign targets professionals working with the commercial, nonprofit, and residential markets. Its features include illustrated articles on design projects and management aspects of interior design, a monthly market survey, reports on trade shows, and short book reviews. The January issue is published in two parts, with the second part comprised of an extensive buyer's guide that lists products and companies, plus a broad topical index for the previous year. This guide may be purchased separately for $15 by libraries that do not subscribe to the periodical. Part one of the January issue includes a section on the "Interior Design Giants," or the top 100 firms with fee data, staff data, and a list of major installations. Occasionally, market issues containing product information are published. Being oversized, they cannot be bound with the regular issues. A separately paginated kitchen and bath supplement is also published several times a year as part of regular issues. Interior Design is available on microform through UMI. Articles are accessible electronically through Dialog and Dow Jones News Retrieval Service. This periodical continues Interior Design and Decoration. - - M A R T H A K . TARLTON AND SUZANNE V . L A B R E C Q U E - -

Interiors. 1978-. M. $35 (U.S.); $53 (Canada); $70 (international surface mall). BPI Communications, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. (212) 764-7300. Fax (212) 536-5357. Ed.: Paula Rice Jackson. Indexed: Art Ind., Artbibl. Mod., Avery Ind. Archit. Per., Br. Tech. Ind., Design & Appl. Arts Ind. OCLC 4374237. ISSN 0164-8470. LC 79-644017. Issues examined: vol. 152, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 153, no. 1 (January 1994). As "the business/design publication," Interiors is directed toward the commercial and institutional market. It features brief illustrated articles written by the editorial staff on design projects. Many of the issues have thematic emphases. Much of the January issue is devoted to the publication's annual awards, while the August issue contains product reports. The March 1993 issue has an article updating readers on implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act for the design industry. A "Technology" section is regularly featured with brief articles and news items on textiles, lighting, and energy issues• Another regular feature is a review column containing a single page review of an architectural or interior design book. The "Credits and Sources" column in each issue lists designers and suppliers for the projects depicted in the major design articles. Interiors was preceded by Contract Interiors (1977-1978). It is available on microform through UMI. Interiors & Sources• 198?- . 9/yr. $24 (U.S.); $50 (international). LC Clark Publishing, 840 US Highway One, Suite 330, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3878. (407) 627-3393• Fax (708) 498-0231. Ed.: Katie Sosnowchik. OCLC 21895519. ISSN 1059-5287. LC sn91-4588. Issues examined: vol. 6, nos. 25-30 (January/February-November/December 1993); 1994 Directory and Source Guide; vol. 6, no. 31 (January/February 1994). Interiors & Sources, also known as IS, is a trade journal with a somewhat broader scope than many of its competitors. In addition to reporting on specific design projects and design management, this publication features articles on topics such as accessibility planning and office ergonomics. One issue examined contains an article on using architecture and education to instigate social change. Another article lists scholarships, prizes, awards, and endowment funds for education and research in the design profession and is followed by a commentary on obtaining funding for research. Regular columns include "Business Briefs," "Association News," and "Market News." In addition to serving as an extensive directory of suppliers indexed by product categories, the annual directory and source guide lists trade and professional HOMEFXIRNISmNGSMERCHANDISINGPERIODICALS--

organizations. A topical index for the year is located in the November/December issue. To quote from its mission statement, "Each issue is created to provide relevant and timely information for today's and tomorrow's practicing professionals who are facing the industry's challenges." With 1994, the frequency has changed from seven to nine issues per year. Interior & Sources is a quality publication that should enhance a library's holdings in interior design.

Journal of Interior Design• 1993-. 2/yr. $50 (U.S.); $55 (international). Interior Design Educators Council, c/o Paul Eshelman, Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. (607) 255-1811. Fax (607) 255-0305. Ed.: Paul Eshelman. OCLC 28236006• ISSN 0147-0418. LC sn93-26967. Issues examined: vol. 19, nos. 1-2 (1993)• A refereed journal, Journal of Interior Design is "dedicated to issues related to the design of the interior design environment." The initial issues have three to four scholarly articles on interior design topics• According to the editorial policy, "submissions are encouraged from educators, designers, anthropologists, architects, historians, psychologists, sociologists, or others interested in interior design." A continuation of the Journal of Interior Design Education and Research (19??-1992), this journal includes three new sections: "Focus Reports," "Letters to the Editor," and "Literature and Technology Reviews." Focus Reports includes short essays describing "innovativeprocess and methods issues." The "Literature and Technology Reviews" section provides reviews of scholarly books, audiovisual materials, computer software, and other resources. The reviews are brief, adhering to a format clearly enunciating the pros, cons, and recommended uses of the item reviewed. A separate abstracts section is found at the end of each issue. The editor has indicated an intention to continue publication of an annual listing of interior design theses and dissertations and a biannual topical index. One can assume that the standard indexing services in art, interior design, and architecture will begin coverage of this title, as it is an important scholarly journal in the discipline. The Magazine Antiques (New York, N. Y.." 1971). 1971• M. $38 (U.S.); $58 (Canada and U.S. possessions); $68 (international surface mail); $150 (international airmail). Brant Publications, 575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. (212) 941-2800. Fax (212) 941-2897. Ed.: Allison E. Ledes. Indexed: Amer. Hist. & Life, Art Ind., Arts & Hum. Ot. Ind., Bk. Rev. Ind., Curr. FALL 1994

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Cont., Hist. Abstr., Mag. Ind., PMR, R.G. OCLC 4063090. ISSN 0161-9284. LC 87-654673. Issues examined: vol. 143, nos. 1-6 (January-June 1993); vol. 144, nos. 1-6 (July-December 1993); vol. 145, no. 1 (January 1994). Directed toward collectors, dealers, and designers in addition to the general reader, The Magazine Antiques features well-written articles by experts on furnishings, architecture, paintings, sculpture, and collectibles. While the primary geographical emphasis is upon the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, this periodical also includes articles on antiques throughout the world. It serves as a key source of information in the field of furniture and decorative arts history. The regular column "Current and Coming" announces upcoming exhibitions, research grants available, and calls for conference papers. An occasional column entitled "Books about Antiques" provides a scholarly review of a book. The Magazine Antiques was preceded by Antiques (New York, N.Y.: 1971), published from 1952 until 1971. It is available on microform through UMI.

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Home Economics Research Journal. 1972-. Q. $80 (U.S.); $86 (international). Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. (805) 4990721. Fax (805) 499-0871. Ed.: Rodney M. Cate. Indexed: Art &Archaeol. Tech. Abstr., C.LJ.E., Child Devel. Abstr. , Ergon. Abstr. , Mid. East Abstr. & Ind., Nutr. Abstr., Psychol. Abstr., Text. Tech. Dig. OCLC 1642571. ISSN 0046-7774. LC 72-627483. Issues examined: vol. 21, no. 4 (June 1993); vol. 22, nos. 1-3 (September 1993-March 1994). Home Economics Research Journal is published by Sage Publications for the American Home Economics Association. Its stated purpose is to disseminate "original research and scholarly reviews in all areas of home economics and related disciplines concerning the general well-being of families and individuals, including such areas as child and family studies; family economics and management; clothing and textiles; food and nutrition; housing, equipment, and design; and home economics education." This journal serves as one of the main sources for research on housing. For example, the March 1994 issue includes the articles "Life Cycle Differences in Housing Perspectives of Rural Households" and "Residential Quality and Satisfaction," while the September 1993 issue contains the article "Housing for Disabled Persons."

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In each December issue, a list of home economics theses and dissertations for the previous year is published. An author and article title index appears in the June issue. Home Economics Research Journal is available on microform through UMI.

The Journal of Home Economics. 1909- . Q. $20. American Home Economics Association, 1555 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 706-4600. Fax (703) 706-4663. Ed.: Harriett Light. Indexed: Biol. Abstr., Bk. Rev. Dig., Bk. Rev. Ind., C.LJ.E., Chem. Abstr., Child. Bk. Rev. Ind., Dairy Sci. Abstr., Educ. Ind., Farm & Garden Ind., Intl. Polym. Sci. & Tech., Media Rev. Dig., Nutr. Abstr., P.A.LS., Sage Fam. Stu. Abstr., Soc. Work Res. & Abstr., Text. Tech. Dig. OCLC 1782239. ISSN 0022-1570. LC 10-34274//r20. Issues examined: vol. 85, nos. 1-4 (Spring-Winter 1993). The Journal of Home Economics is a peer-reviewed journal with applied and research articles pertaining to home economics and human ecology. According to the editor, articles accepted for publication have a "strong emphasis on implications and application for practice." Many issues are organized around specific themes. A typical article pertaining to housing is "Older Women's Concept of Home: Psychological Dimensions," in the Spring 1993 issue. An annual index, primarily an author index, is found in the Winter issue. The Journal of Home Economics is available on microform through UMI. Journal of Marketing. 1936-. 4/yr. $150 (U.S. and Canada); $165 (international). American Marketing Association, 250 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. (312) 648-0536. Fax (312) 993-7542. Ed.: P. Rajan Varadarajan. Indexed: ABI Inform., Acad. Ind., Account. & Data Proc. Abstr., Account. Ind., Anbar, Asean Manage. Abstr., Bank. Lit. Ind., Bk. Rev. Ind., B.P.L, BPIA, Bus. Ind., Child. Bk. Rev. Ind., Commun. Abstr., Comput. Abstr., Cont. Pg. Manage., Curr. Cont., Curr. Pack. Abstr., Intl. Mgmt. Info., J. Cont. Quant. Meth., Key to Econ. Sci., Manage. Cont., Mgmt. & Market.Abstr. , P.A.L S. , PROMPT, Psychol. Abstr., Psyscan, Ref. Pt. Food Indus. Abstr., SCIMP, SSCI, Tr. & Indus. Ind. OCLC 1782320. ISSN 00222429. LC 38-24264//r48. Issues examined: vol. 57, nos. 1-4 (January-October 1993); vol. 58, no. 1 (January 1994). The stated purpose of Journal of Marketing is "to advance the science and practice of marketing and to serve as a bridge between the scholarly and the practical." Each issue contains refereed articles on marketing topics directed toward both scholars and practitioners. Of particular interest is the "Marketing Literature Review" column, a classified list of journal article - - MARTHA K. TARLTON AND SUZANNE V. LABRECQUE - -

citations on marketing topics. The book review column in each issue includes three to four thorough, evaluative reviews. An annual subject and author index appears in the October issue. Journal of Marketing is available on microform through UMI and electronically through Dialog. It was preceded by the American Marketing Journal, published from 1934 until 1936. The American Marketing Association, which publishes the Journal of Marketing, also is the publisher of the Journal of Marketing Research and a number of other marketing journals. Journal ofRetailing. 1925-. Q. $125 (U. S. & Canada); $145 (international surface mail); $155 (international airmail). Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012. (717) 633-3535. Fax (717) 633-8900. Ed.: Charles A. Ingene. Indexed: ABI Inform, Account. & Data Proc. Abstr., Account. Ind., Comput. Lit. Ind., Cont. Pg. Manage., Curr. Cont., Key to Econ. Sci., Mgmt. & Market. Abstr., Manage. Cont., Oper. Res. Manage. Sci., P.A.LS., Psychol. Abstr., Ref Pt. Food Indus. Abstr. , SSCI, Tr. & Indus. Ind. OCLC 1782289. ISSN 0022-4359. LC 30-1167//r872. Issues examined: vol. 68, no. 4 (Winter 1992); vol. 69, nos. 1-3 (Spring 1993-Fall 1993). As noted in its manuscript guidelines, the purpose of the Journal of Retailing is "to serve as a primary publication outlet for manuscripts offering significant contributions to the theoretical, conceptual, and practical understanding of all aspects of retailing." Each submission is reviewed through a double blind process. Articles present findings of scholarly research in various aspects of retailing, such as consumer research, distribution systems, and retail security. The "Executive Summaries" section provides a synopsis of each article with an emphasis on practical implications. The Spring 1993 issue includes a research notes section. Journal of Retailing is available electronically through Dialog and Dow Jones. The microform edition is available through UMI. Retail Store Image. 1990- . 9/yr. $35 (U.S.); $55 (international surface mail); $95 (international airmail). Argus Business, 140 North 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. (402) 477-2760. Fax (402) 477-0529. Ed.: Katherine Field. OCLC 20805254. ISSN 1047-8841. LC sn89-2214. Issues examined: vol. 4, no. 1 (January/February 1993); vol. 5, no. 1 (January/February 1994). Retail Store Image serves as an attractive and relatively new trade publication for retailers and contract designers. While its main emphasis is upon specific retail design projects, it also includes articles HOME FURNISmNGS MERCHANDISING PERIODICALS - -

on merchandising and retail management topics. Most of the articles are by freelance writers. This publication is available on microform through UMI. Stores. 1947-. M. $49 (U.S. & Canada); $79 (international). National Retail Federation, 100 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. (212) 631-7400. Fax (212) 594-0487. Ed. :Rick Gallagher. Indexed: B.P.L, Data Process.Ind. , Tr. & Indus. Ind. OCLC 1714651. ISSN 0039-1867. LC 43-38424//r93. Issues examined: vol. 75, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 76, nos. 1-2 (january-February 1994). Stores is published by the National Retail Federation, a leading publisher of resources in retailing. Articles pertain to topics of relevance for professionals in retail management, merchandising, and storedesign. Thematic issues are occasionally published, such as the December 1993 issue devoted to items on the Federated Department Stores. Every three months, a "Retailing Review" section appears, with research summaries from the University of Florida Center for Retailing Education and Research. Regular columns include "Washington Watch," which reports on federal legislative matters, "State Legislative Report," and "Consumer General Merchandise Index." Articles are available electronically through Dialog. Stores was preceded by the Bulletin of the National Retail Dry Goods Association (19??1946). VM & SD. 198?-. M. $39 (U.S.); $59 (Canada); $62 (international). ST Publications, 407 Gilbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45202. (513) 421-2050. Fax (513) 4215144. Ed.: Janet Groeber. Indexed: Key to Econ. Sci. OCLC 29013777. ISSN 1072-9666. LC 93-645307. Issues examined: vol. 124, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 125, nos. 1-2 (January-February 1994). VM & SD, formerly Visual Merchandising & Store Design (1983-198?), is the premier trade journal for visual merchandising. Issues are attractively illustrated. Articles cover many topics of interest to furnishings retailers, such as graphics and signage, store renovations, and international retailing. The occasional column "Books and Videos" provides brief evaluative reviews of print and audiovisual publications. An annual buyer's guide is published early in the subscription year. In addition to listing products and equipment, suppliers, designers, and trade associations, this guide provides a list of educational programs in the field of merchandising. Another special feature of the guide is its list of competitions and awards. The January issue includes an extensive index for the previous year. VM & SD is available on microform through UMI.

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Accessory Merchandising. 1980-. 9/yr. $25 (U.S. & Canada); $40 (international). Commerce Publishing Co., 330 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. (314) 421-5445. Ed.: Nancy Robinson. OCLC 7267353. ISSN 0279-8093. LC 88-649816. Issues examined: vol. 14, nos. 1-8 (January-October 1993). Accessory Merchandisingdeals primarily with the merchandising of decorative accessories such as rugs, dinnerware, bedding, florals, lamps, and mirrors. It has articles on the purchasing and pricing of accessories, reports on consumer trends, and interviews with corporate executives. The January issue contains a Market Planner section, comprised of announcements of upcoming trade shows. A unique feature of the buyer's guide, published in March, is its indexing of product lines by price and style. Decorating Retailer. 19??- . M. $20 (U.S.); $28 (international). National Decorating Products Association, 1050 North Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-2994. (314) 991-3470. Fax (314) 991-5039. Ed.: Diane Capuano. Indexed: none known OCLC 5120019. ISSN 0011-7404. LC sn79-3210. Issues examined: vol. 30, nos. 1-11 (January-November 1993); vol. 31, nos. 1-2 (January-February 1994). The content of Decorating Retailer pertains to the merchandising and retailing of paint, wallcoverings, window coverings, and floorcoverings. It includes articles on topics in retail management, merchandising, product information, and related environmental issues. Trade show reports and columns with statistical graphs are regularly featured. As the official publication of the National Decorating Products Association, this periodical contains an update on the association's activities. The monthly column "Government Scope" provides information on pending and newly enacted legislation of interest to decorating retailers. Two new columns, "What Employees Need to Know" and "What Consumers Need to Know," have recently been added. Bimonthly, a separately paginated "In-Home Selling" section appears with marketing ideas. The June issue serves as the "Annual Color Forecast" issue, while the July issue includes a "Decorating Registry" with sections on trademarks, brand names, and company listings. The December issue, a wallcoverings directory entitled "The Goldbook," may be obtained for an additional fee of $25. Draperies & Window Coverings. 198?-. 13/yr. $33. LC Clark Publishing Co., 840 US Highway One, Suite 330, North Palm Beach, FL 33408-3878. (407) 6273393. Fax (407) 627-3347. Ed.: Katie Sosnowchik. 56

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OCLC 7910156. ISSN 0279-4918. LC sn81-2244. Issues examined: vol. 2, nos. 125-135 (January-October 1993); vol. 2, no. 137 (December 1993); vol. 2, nos. 139-140 (February-March 1994). Subtitled "the magazine for the American window coverings professional," Draperies & Window Coverings is one of several trade journals by the LC Clark Publishing Company. Issues normally contain two major sections, "Product and Design" and "Business Management," with articles on practical aspects of draperies merchandising and retailing. Trade show previews or reports may also appear. In the fall, a special buyer's guide issue is published, listing professional associations, suppliers, product categories, and trademarks. The June 1993 issue has a special section on wallcoverings.

FDM, FurnitureDesign & Manufacturing. 19??-. M. $55 (U.S., Canada, & Mexico); $100 (international). Cahners Publishing Co., 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 222-2000. Fax (312) 222-2026. Ed.: Michael Chazin. Indexed: Key toEcon. Sci. OCLC 1570331. ISSN 0192-8058. LC 75-643283. Issues examined: vol. 64, no. 12 (December 1992); vol. 65, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 66, no. 2 (February 1994). The focus of FDM is upon articles pertaining to design and construction of furnishings, particularly emphasizing the technical aspects of the manufacturing process. A calendar of trade shows is regularly featured, and reports from trade shows frequently appear. The February issue is devoted to "The FDM 300," a ranking of leading furniture manufacturers with sales estimates, showroom locations, product listings, and distribution information. The June issue, entitled "The Source," serves as a directory to the woodworking industry. FDM was preceded by Furniture Design & Manufacturing. It is available on microform through UMI. Flooring. 1931-. M. $37 (U.S.); $45 (Canada); $90 (international). Leo Douglas Inc., 398 West Bagley Road, Suite 213, Berea, OH 44017. (216) 243-7757. Fax (216) 243-7759. Ed.: Mark S. Kuhar. Indexed: PROMT, Text. Tech. Dig. OCLC 1299356. ISSN 0162881x. LC 45-26375. Issue examined: vol. 99, no. 6 (June 1993); vol. 99, nos. 8-9 (August-September 1993); vol. 99, nos. 11-12 (November-December 1993). Recently acquired by Leo Douglas Inc., Flooring, "the magazine of interior surfaces," deals with various floorcoverings including ceramic tile, wood flooring, vinyl surfaces, and carpeting. Articles pertain to the industry outlook, retail management, marketing - - MARTHA K. TARLTON AND SUZANNE V. LABRECQUE - -

techniques, and the installationoffloorcoverings. Each issuehas a "Market Focus" article on a specific market sector. The regular column "AFA Dealer File" provides continuing education from the American Floorcoverings Association. Flooring is available in full text from Dialog. A portion of the run is available on microform through UMI.

Furniture~Today. 197?-. 49/yr. $89.97 (U.S., Canada, & Mexico); $250 (international surface mail); $550 (international airmail). Cahners Business Newspapers, 200 South Main Street, Box 2754, High Point, NC 27261-2754. (919) 889-0113. Fax (919) 841-8256. Ed.: Lester Craft. Indexed: PROMT. OCLC 5423145. ISSN 0194-360x. LC sn79-8623. Issue examined: vol. 17, nos. 17-50 (4 January 1993-30 August 1993); vol. 18, nos. 1-21 (6 September 1993-31 January 1994). As "the weekly business newspaper of the furniture industry," Furniture~Today provides furnishings industry news in a tabloid format. In addition to concise updates on manufacturers and retailers, this periodical includes a summary of relevant statistics, such as sales data for leading furniture retailers and international trade statistics. Subscribers receive occasional supplements. Furniture~Today is available on microform through UMI. Furniture World (New York,. N.Y.: 1982). 1982- . 13/yr. $16 (U.S.); $57 (international surface mail); $85 (international airmail). Towse Publishing Co., 530 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803. (914) 738-6744. Fax (914) 738-6820. Ed.: Russell Bienenstock. OCLC 9640118. ISSN 0738-890x. LC 83-644141//r892. Issue examined: vol. 123, no. 1 (January 1993); vol. 124, nos. 1-2 (January-February 1994). Furniture World was formed in 1982 by the merger of Furniture South (19??-1981) and Furniture World and Furniture Buyer and Decorator (19??-1982). It features practical articles on various aspects of furniture retailing, including sales education, financial management, consumer demographics, freight management, employee supervision, and retail technology. Furniture World also produces a series of training guides that are available at a nominal cost. Gifts & Decorative Accessories. 1964- . 13/yr. $37 (U.S., Canada, & Mexico); $85 (international surface mail); $238 (international airmail). Geyer-McAllister Publications Inc., 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010-1675. (212) 689-4411. Ed.: Phyllis Sweed. Indexed: Key to Econ. Sci., Tr. & Indus. Ind. OCLC 1751222. ISSN 0016-9889. LC 86-658013. Issues examined: 1992-93 Buyers Directory; vol. 94, no. 3 -- HOME FURNISHINGS MERCHANDISING PERIODICALS --

(March 1993); vol. 94, nos. 10-12 (October-December 1993). Gifts & Decorative Accessories is subtitled "the international business magazine of gifts, tabletop, gourmet gift baskets, home accessories, greeting cards, and stationery." The issues examined contain brief articles on merchandising and store management as well as providing news from various markets. The "Buyers Directory" has sections on regional buying centers, domestic markets, and international markets, in addition to listing manufacturers, importers, jobbers, and distributors. Articles are accessible electronically through Dialog and Dow Jones. This periodical continues G/~ and Decorative Accessory Buyer (1963-1964).

HFD. 19??-. W. $44.95. Fairchild Publications Inc., 7 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001. (212) 6304000. Fax (212) 630-4201. Ed.: Geri Brin. Indexed: Bus. Ind, PROMT, Text. Tech. Dig., Tr. & Indus. Ind. OCLC 10341073. ISSN 0746-7885. LC 84-642674. Issues examined: vol. 67, nos. 1-52 (4 January-27 December 1993); vol. 68, nos. 1-5 (3 January-31 January 1994). As "the weekly home furnishings newspaper," HFD is an oversized trade publication covering a broad spectrum of merchandising, including furniture, lighting/accessories, rugs, fibers/fabrics, housewares, and electronics. Articles tend to be succinct, focusing on industry and product information. Among the regular features are stock price listings for leading publicly held retailers. Throughout the year, brief supplements are published. A majority of these pertain to the merchandising of electronics. Supplements most relevant to the home furnishings retail trade include the "Home Textile Buyer's Resource Manual," the "Buyers Guide to RTA (ready to assemble) Furniture," and supplements on the wedding market. HFD continues HFD /Retailing Home Furnishings (1976-19??). Articles are available electronically through Dialog and Dow Jones. Home Furnishings Executive (Greensboro, N.C.). 1994-. M. $48 (U.S.); $60 (Canada); $90 (international). Pace Communications Inc., 1301 Carolina Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. (910) 378-6065. Ed.: Patricia N. Bowling. OCLC 29462355. ISSN 1073-5585. LC sn93-7026. Issues examined: vol. 1, nos. 1-3 (JanuaryMarch 1994). Home Furnishings Executive was preceded by Furnishings Retailer, published from 1989 through 1993. Under its current title, the target audience has broadened to include manufacturing executives as well as retailers. In the premier issue, the editor states that FALL 1994

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the goal of Home Furnishings Executive is to serve as "a communication link" between the two. Most articles are written by freelance writers. Marketing techniques are a predominant theme in the initial issues, with an emphasis on nontraditional strategies such as the use of "infomercials" and shopping by phone. Other articles in these issues pertain to financial management and decorating trends. The March 1994 issue includes one of a series of articles on award winning manufacturers. News from the National Home Furnishings Association is regularly featured. The 1994 Directory of Industry Suppliers, published as the February issue, has listings of suppliers for home furnishings products, retail services, and manufacturing services. This directory provides an extensive range of types of manufacturers and suppliers. A distinctive feature is that it includes names of top executives or owners with each company listing, which can be helpful to students seeking information on potential employers. Juvenile Merchandising. 19??-. M. $25 (U.S.); $75 (international airmail). Columbia Communications Inc., 370 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017. (212) 5329290. Fax (212)779-8345. Ed.: Claudia DeSimone. OCLC 4122455. ISSN 0022-7161. LC 78-645154. Issues examined: vol. 46, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993). As its title implies, this trade publication focuses upon the retailing of apparel, furnishings, and general merchandise for juveniles. While "juvenile" is defined broadly as the infant and youth market, the predominant emphasis is upon the infant market. Issues present articles on sales techniques, information on new products, and trade show reports. The December issue serves as an annual directory. Kitchen & Bath Business. 1981-. M. $70 (U.S.); $75 (Canada & Mexico); $90 (international surface mail); $240 (international airmail). MillerFreemanlnc., 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. (212) 869-1300. Fax (212) 302-2905. Ed.: B. Leslie Hart. OCLC 7948941. ISSN 0730-2487. LC 80-646313. Issues examined: vol. 38, no. 12 (December 1992); vol. 39, nos. 1-12 (January-December 1993); vol. 40, nos. 1-2 (january-February 1994). Also known as KBB, Kitchen & Bath Business serves as "the international magazine of the kitchen and bath industry." Topics presented include kitchen and bath merchandising ideas, retail personnel practices, appliance product comparisons, and design trends. Of special interest are the articles on adapting kitchen and bath design to meet the changing needs of consumers. Industry news is regularly featured in addition to 58

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columns on management, design, and sales topics. A new "Market Analysis" column has been recently initiated. The January issue contains a buyer's guide and almanac, listing product categories and manufacturers. The National Kitchen and Bath Association Design Contest winners are featured in the May issue, while the June issue features a product and literature review. A built-in appliance specification guide appears within the August 1993 issue. Kitchen & Bath Business was formed in 1981 by a merger of Kitchen Business and Plastics Laminating. LDB Interior Textiles. 1987- . M. $40 (U.S.); $95 (international airmail). Columbia Communications Inc., 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017. (212) 532-9290. Fax (212) 779-8345. Ed.: Renee Bennett. Indexed: Text. Tech. Dig. OCLC 15249831. ISSN 0892-743x. LC 87-647370. Issues examined: vol. 90, nos. 1-12 (January-Dece-,her 1993); vol. 91, nos. 1-2 (January-February 1994). As "the complete home fashions resource," LDB Interior Textiles covers retailing for the linen, domestic and bath product, and interior textile industry. Issues typically contain articles on merchandising topics, product reports, and trade show reports. The January issue serves as the annual buyer's guide, listing manufacturers, importers, suppliers, fabric converters, manufacturers, and trade associations. In December, an international trade show calendar appears for the upcoming year. LDB Interior Textiles was formed by a merger of Linens, Domestic and Bath Products (1969-1986) and Interior Textiles (1982-1986). A similar title is Home Fashions Magazine, by Fairchild Publications. Oriental Rug Review. 1981-. Bi-M. $48 (U.S.); $65 (Canada & Mexico); $85 (international airmail). Oriental Rug Auction Review, P.O. Box 709, Meredith, NH 03253. (603) 744-9191. Fax (603) 744-6933. Ed.: Ron O'Callaghan. OCLC 8771903. ISSN 10444807. LC 89-644945. Issues examined: vol. 13, no. 2 (December 1992/January 1993); vol. 14, nos. 2-3 (December 1993/January 1994-February/March 1994). This bimonthly periodical features articles on oriental rugs, the rug trade, and the history of oriental rugmaking and textile production. The content should be of interest to historians and anthropologists as well as to professionals in merchandising and interior design. A book review column entitled "Book Marks" appears regularly. Other features include rug society news and reports from conferences and exhibitions. (continued on page 30) - - MARTHA K. TARLTON AND SUZANNE V. LABRECQUE