Hong Kong Fairs Close with more than 40,000 buyers
HONG KONG--The 27th edition of the Housewares Fair and the Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), attracted more than 42,700, an 8.3 percent increase over last… Read more.May 7, 2012
Arnitex Opens D&D N.Y. Showroom
COS COB, CT--Arnitex LLC, a distributor and sales representative of high end furnishings with an agent network throughout North America will move into a 1,200 square foot showroom June 1 on the 12 th floor of the D&D Building, 979 Third… Read more.May 2, 2012
Max, Christiane Baumann Start New Business
GMUND, Austria—Maximilian Baumann and his cousin Christiane were previously part of the management of Bruder Baumann and Baumann Dekor, their Gmund, Austria based family business for many years.That firm declared bankruptcy on June 28, 2011… Read more.May 1, 2012
Desmet Sources Desalux Designs
KOTRYCK, BE—Trudy Vico Desmet, formerly chief designer and production manager of the Belgian mill Desalux, has started a new sourcing company called Elite Deco. She is working with ex Desalux agents in the USA, UK and France in order to provide… Read more.May 1, 2012
The Mitchell Group Triples Warehouse
CHICAGO – The Mitchell Group, a textile sourcing and converting company, will triple the sizeof its warehouse/ in Pontotoc, Ms. May 8 with 100,000 square feet, the company says.The warehouse space with adjacent offices will house the company’s… Read more.April 25, 2012
Pollack Leaves Pollack
NEW YORK—Mark Pollack is leaving Pollack Associates, the company which bears his name that hefounded along with two other partners, after 25 years as design director.“I am stepping down to pursue other interests,” he said in a letter to… Read more.April 20, 2012
Welspun Closes Kojo Hospitality
NEW YORK—J. Barry Leonard, CEO and president of Welspun USA, Inc. has confirmed the closing of itsKojo Hospitality division.However, Welspun Hospitality will continue as before supplying hotels with sheets, towels and rugsand some decorative… Read more.April 16, 2012
Covington Moves On International Fronts, Fine Tuning Approach to New Product
NEW YORK—With sales up in all business units this year over 2011, Covington Fabric & Design LLC is finetuning its approach to international sourcing and selling according to Greg Tarver, president and CEO.“As a result of our gains, the… Read more.April 12, 2012
