Donghia Closes New York Showroom
NEW YORK—The Donghia showroom in New York has closed and the staff has departed, according to trade reports. So far, Nicolo Rubelli, who has been responsible for the Donghia operation, has not confirmed the closing. It is likely Donghia… Read more.March 30, 2020
Evteks 2020 Changes Dates to Aug. 25-29
ISTANBUL—The 26th running of Evteks (Istanbul International Home Textiles Exhibition) has new dates of August 25-29, 2020, according to Istanbul Trade Fairs, a division of CNR Expo, the show organizer. The expo was postponed from March to… Read more.March 29, 2020
HD Expo + Conference Cancels May Event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS -- The HD Expo + Conference, which had been scheduled for May 5-7, 2020, at Mandalay Bay, has been cancelled for this year. "This is due to recent developments regarding COVID-19 that include, but are not limited to, the declaration… Read more.March 26, 2020
Criuse Ship Interiors Expo Moves From June to Sept. 2-3
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America changes from its June dates to Sept. 2-3, 2020. "Postponing the event from June to September we are confident that this global crisis will… Read more.March 24, 2020
Showtime Market Moves from May dates to June 12-16
HIGH POINT, N.C. – In response to the ever-evolving state of the home furnishings industry related to the COVID-19 situation, the International Textile Alliance (ITA) has moved the dates of its upcoming spring Showtime Market to June 12-16,… Read more.March 23, 2020
Showtime Market in May Could be Postponed; Decision Expected Next Week
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Showtime Market for May 17-20 could be postponed as officials evaluate the coronavirus developments. International Textile Alliance (ITA) officials continue to gather feedback from the industry and expect to make a final… Read more.March 13, 2020
George Leads Leslee Jee Textiles Charge Towards Jobber Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Tariff and coronavirus disruptions to the U.S. furniture industry, especially with uncertain Chinese upholstery fabric prices, has prompted converter Leslee Jee Textiles (Huntington Beach, California) to increase its share… Read more.March 13, 2020
Hospitality Cares Organization Steps Up to Help Those in Industry Losing Billions
New Corona Virus Fund helps travel-industry professionals
NEW YORK --Hospitality Cares, a not-for-profit organization founded by Michael Schneider, president of Next Events and publisher of F&FI, and the late Helen Marcus of Zenith Rugs, now has a dedicated Corona Virus Fund to assist those with financial… Read more.March 12, 2020
