Jerry Newman, 91
NEW YORK—Jerry Newman, Textile Sales Agent to the world, has passed away at 91. He was an Icon and great mentor and friend to those he worked with in the Home Furnishings Trade. Always positive with a great sense of humor and a person you… Read more.February 24, 2023
Lasek Leaves Textiles for Mirror Business
COMMERCE, CA — Stefan Lasek has been named vice president, sales for Mirror Image Hospitality. His previous post was vice president, contract for Scalamandre and prior to that, he was national sales manager for JF Fabrics. Mirror Image is… Read more.January 18, 2022
Aaron Feuerstein, 95
BROOKLINE, MA— Aaron Feuerstein, 95, succumbed to injuries from an October 25 fall and passed away December 2. Read more.November 8, 2021
Veteran European Agent Antonis Stamatoulakis Sizes Up Proposte: Lots of Action, Positive Energy
COMO—The recently concluded Proposte saw lots of action and positive energy from the 2,700 attendees and 60 exhibitors according to Antonis Stamatoulakis, European agent. “There was positive energy at this show and I observed lots of optimism,”… Read more.September 13, 2021
At Proposte: Argentina’s Etamine Sees Strong Business Rebound
COMO—“Business is rebounding in the second half of 2021,” says Eduardo Esrubilsky, principal of Etamine, a medium to high end priced jobber based in Argentina. Esrubilsky, who rarely attends international exhibitions, was spotted at Proposte… Read more.September 10, 2021
At Proposte: Home Fabrics Rebound Says Davide Maspero, Brochier Sales Manager
COMO--- High-end producer Brochier is primarily an apparel fabrics producer has an important division for home fabrics and works with the world's best editors. Both segments are down, but home has rebounded better than apparel, according to… Read more.September 10, 2021
At Proposte: D’Decor Business Bounces Back
COMO—"The pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of Business As Usual at D’Decor Home Fabrics,” says Yuraaz Arora, the next generation of the Arora family ownership of D’Decor. “We faced a difficult and uncertain FY21 like every… Read more.September 10, 2021
Reig-Plaza Heads American Silk Mills
HIGH POINT, NC—Oscar Reig-Plaza has been named CEO of American Silk Mills in Plains, PA. Reig-Plaza replaces David Corbin at American Silk. Corbin left the company about four months ago. His current position is not known. Reig-Plaza will… Read more.August 25, 2021
