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Low Prices, Big Inventory, IDC Brand Boosts Otsuka’s Sales in Japan By Hiroko Uchino Tokyo, Japan — Japanese furniture manufacturer Otsuka’s policy of dealing directly with suppliers helps put furniture… Read more.April 19, 2000
Microfibres Buys Anderson Assets
Anderson, S.C. – Anderson Marketing Inc. has sold certain assets to Microfibres Inc. for an undisclosed price. The assets purchased by Microfibres include the trade name 'Anderson Marketing,' the copyright to all of the Anderson designs… Read more.April 19, 2000
Proposte Boasts Intimacy, 'Leisurely Pace'
Milan, Italy - In May, Proposte will hold its eighth annual trade fair in the Brianza area of Northern Italy, one of the country's most important centers for textile production. This Italian fair is one of few that caters specifically to the… Read more.April 17, 2000
After 45 Years, a Change of Guard at Mario Sirtori
Costamasnaga, Italy - Mario Sirtori SpA will be celebrating its 45th anniversary in November of this year. ''We will be giving a party in May, at Proposte, and we will be inviting our clients and the press - if they behave,'' said Mario Sirtori.… Read more.April 17, 2000
Textile Hearts Still Beating in Four West Yorkshire Companies
Despite an anemic domestic market, Lister, Prestigious, Hield Brothers and E. & S. Smith are finding ways to be successful. Lister Anything But Listless Bradford, England - One week he was in Germany, and the next he was in Dubai. Then… Read more.April 17, 2000
Intohome 2000 Organizers Hope For Greater Overseas Presence
Birmingham, England – The organizers of the Intohome, the home furnishings show being held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, U.K., from 7-10 May, are banking on increased international participation at this year's event. Organized… Read more.April 17, 2000
Furniture Show and Design Interiors Join Forces at the NEC
Birmingham, England - The Furniture Show 2000, combined with Design Interiors was held at the National Exhibition Centre 23-26 January. The move to hold the shows simultaneously drew praise. It may be the beginning of a sustained buoyancy in… Read more.April 17, 2000
The Furniture Show Should be a Public Event: Yea? or Nay?
Birmingham, England - The suggestion of a public viewing day at the Furniture Show lingers despite exhibitors' general misgivings about the idea and the fact that a public day tanked recently. Exhibitors appear to have no wish to sell to the… Read more.April 17, 2000
