Sharon Crowson’s The Design Archives’ Brand Breathes New Life Into the Classic Crowson Design Library at Decorex
LONDON, UK--The Design Archives launched its first collection of prints with ‘Archive 1’ created from the original Crowson Ltd. design archive in September at Decorex. Sharon Crowson, the daughter of Derek Crowson is continuing the… Read more.October 21, 2016
Hornschuch Group Expects to Merge With Benecke-Kaliko
Weissbach, FDR—Surface specialist Benecke-Kaliko intends to further expand its industrial business, especially in North America with the proposed acquisition of The Hornschuch Group. Benecke-Kaliko is a subsidiary of international technology… Read more.October 17, 2016
JAB Adds ‘Sara and Sue’ Brand Retail Shops;
BIELEFELD, FDR—JAB, one of the largest wholesalers of fabrics in the world today and now in its third generation ownership by the Anstoetz family, has opened three retail shops under the ‘Sarah & Sue’ brand in Bielefeld (JAB headquarters),… Read more.September 30, 2016
Boydaks To Answer Turkish Government Charges Against Them
ISTANBUL—The Boydak Holding founders Haci and Memduh Boydak, the Chairman and President respectively as well as some other family members have been in the custody of the Turkish Government in Ankara for the past six months according to a spokesperson… Read more.September 21, 2016
Sanchez Joins Kravet UK
LONDON--Quiquie Sanchez has joined GP&J Baker and Kravet brands based in London as International Sales Development Manager. He reports to Ann Grafton, MD of GP&J Baker, a Kravet Fabrics subsidiary. Sanchez was previously with Fabric… Read more.September 11, 2016
Michael Hughes Named DMM, Home Decor Fabrics
HUDSON, OH--Michael Hughes has been named DMM, Home Decor Fabrics for the 850 outlet Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, the largest retail fabric chain in the USA. He joined Jo-Ann September 6, 2016 after having a similar position at Hancock… Read more.September 9, 2016
Morris Named SVP Blinds To Go
NEW YORK--Julie Morris, former Vice President of Merchandising for Calico, the 73 store home fabrics chain in Kennet Square, PA, has joined Blinds To Go as Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Innovation. She has been in her new post… Read more.September 9, 2016
Crypton Names Janna Sendra to New Design Post
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan -- The Crypton Companies, a performance fabrics specialist in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets has named Janna Sendra, Director for Fabric Design and Merchandising, a new position. She reports to… Read more.August 18, 2016
