McNeely, Greene Buy Heritage House Fabrics; Hilb Becomes Consultant
CONCORD, North Carolina — Heritage House Fabrics LLC, a contract and residential fabrics distribution business and importer, has been sold to Wayne McNeely and Don Greene the president and executive vice president respectively of the new entity… Read more.March 25, 2013
Let’s Feel Good About the Future - People, Planet, Profit - Live a Little
The Trendease Team travels to over 100 international design events each year to research market directions and report our findings back to our community. With the first quarter of 2013 under our belts you can rest assured that there… Read more.March 25, 2013
Fabric.Com Leads Fabric E-tailing Pack, Changes Industry Model
KENNESAW, Georgia — Amazon’s acquisition of fabric.com just three years ago appears to be paying off and is changing the face of fabrics retailing in America today and even off shore according to fabric suppliers serving this growing… Read more.March 25, 2013
Fabric E-Tailers Build Momentum
NEW YORK, New York — Home furnishings fabric sales on the web are continuing to grow, especially on websites sponsored by existing brick and mortar retailers like Osgood, Joann and Calico, according to Lance Garcy, executive vice president,… Read more.March 25, 2013
Dubai Furnishings Market Revives From Lows; Market Turns Highly Competitive, Shaking Off Trade Restrictions to Iran
Dubai, UAE — Competition among fabric wholesalers has increased in the major export hub of Dubai as it recovers from the trade embargo against Iran. BBL Enterprises LLC, Ultra Furnishings Fabrics and Silk Weave fight hard for increased… Read more.March 25, 2013
SURTEX®Asia Attracts Chinese As Original Designs Gain Strength; First Shanghai Exhibit Expects 1,500 Manufacturers
NEW YORK, New York — SURTEX® Asia is gaining momentum as Chinese manufacturers look for original artwork for their products according to Penny Sikalis, show manager and vice president of GLM, the show organizer. The latest addition… Read more.March 25, 2013
Weave Picks Robin Slough
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Robin Slough has added the title of President & CEO of Weave Fabrics LLC in addition to her position as President & CEO of American Silk Mills, Inc., reporting to John Sullivan, chairman of both companies.… Read more.March 25, 2013
Fabrics and Furnishings International to launch India Edition
Considering India’s recent progression in the home furnishing industry, Fabrics & Furnishings International, a magazine published by Sipco Publications Inc. is about to enter the India market by launching its India Edition on 25th March,… Read more.March 14, 2013
