NexCen Acquires Waverly
NEW YORK, New York – NexCen Brands, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Waverly brand of home furnishing from F. Schumacher & Co. NexCen has acquired all of the intellectual property and license contracts related to the Waverly,… Read more.May 7, 2007
RM COCO Adds Sales Staff
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri – RM COCO, a wholesale distributor and converter of decorative drapery and upholstery fabrics, trim and custom hardware for residential and commercial markets, has added two territory managers, bringing their nationwide… Read more.May 7, 2007
Tai Ping Introduces 'Akina'
HONG KONG, China – Tai Ping has introduced a new collection of Axminster carpets called Akina, which will launch officially at HD Expo next week. The Akina collection is inspired by Japanese screens and vintage textiles. It mixes cherry… Read more.May 3, 2007
Janet Yonaty Named U.S. Small Business Person of the Year
LOS ANGELES, California – Janet Yonaty, founder and president of Janet Yonaty, Inc., was named the 2007 Los Angeles District Office Small Business Person of the Year. The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Los Angeles Area Chamber… Read more.April 25, 2007
Angie Thornbury Brings Line Outdoors
LOS ANGELES, California – After months of collaborating with her husband's spa manufacturing company, ''Softub,'' interior designer Angie Thornbury has announced the introduction of her outdoor line, "la-Féte, The Scene Outdoors." … Read more.April 19, 2007
Homestead Hospitality Names New VP
NEW YORK, New York – Homestead International, a division of Li & Fung USA, has announced that they have appointed Donald E. Hymans to be the vice president of their Homestead Hospitality division. Hymans has much experience in the home… Read more.April 17, 2007
Joan Fabrics Files for Chapter 11
TYNGSBORO, Massachusetts – After its former president and CEO stepped down last week, Joan Fabrics Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Madison Avenue Design, has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of… Read more.April 13, 2007