71.   J.C. Penney will use its site to auction close-out goods like electronics, home furnishings and clothing.

72.   Job growth was also strong at car dealers, gas stations, hotels and stores selling building materials, garden supplies and home furnishings.

73.   Jewelry was the top seller, followed by books and cards, food, shoes, home furnishings and entertainment.

74.   Known for her use of vibrant color in rugs and pillows, Sargent extends the luscious palette to home furnishings in a line for Lexington.

75.   Last week, Baer called A Fresh Eye of Newton, which specializes in one-day interior makeovers using existing home furnishings.

76.   Laura Ashley, which designs, manufactures and distributes apparel, home furnishings and perfume products worldwide, has posted lackluster results in recent years.

77.   Last year Spiegel established an address on the Worldwide Web from which shoppers could buy clothing, electronics and home furnishings.

78.   Licensing is hot in home furnishings, but the licensed names are usually those of designers like Alexander Julian.

79.   Last year, Spiegel established an address on the Worldwide Web from which shoppers could buy clothing, electronics and home furnishings.

80.   Lowell is the latest in a growing number of personalities who have put their names on home furnishings lines.