Carillo Opened Russia on Fast Track, But Five years Later, it’s Fifth Place
NAPOLI, Italy — Carillo Group faces a clear downturn in business from Russia after a sensational take off five years ago, according to Alessandro Carillo, managing director and third generation family owner of this Napolitano based drapery,… Read more.August 22, 2012
LA Mills Prospers
LOS ANGELES, California — “Why are American buyers standing on their heads to find new global fabric sources when the best fabric is made right here in Los Angeles,” asks Michael Koch, principal of LA Mills with his partner Andrew… Read more.August 22, 2012
Decolux Reports Solid Growth
MOSCOW, Russia — Decolux has shown consistent growth of 10 percent each year since 2009, according to Igor Khaikin, commercial director. “The big difference between Decolux and some other Russian wholesalers is that Decolux works on… Read more.August 22, 2012
Russia’s KADO Develops Top Editeur Sales
MOSCOW, Russia — KADO will open a new showroom in Moscow on the Moscow River in the Savvinskaya Building, taking a page from its successful St. Petersburg showroom on the Neva River. KADO is the largest importer of top end editeur brands… Read more.August 22, 2012
Pindler Turns Fabrics into Heavy Metal Let’s Take a Tour of Curt’s Garage!
MOORPARK, California—Since 1947, Pindler & Pindler is best known as a mid to upper price point West Coast fabrics jobber, considered one of the 25 largest sales producers in the USA. Lesser known is the fact that principal Curt R.… Read more.August 22, 2012
Fifth Avenue Sees Business Uptick in 2012
MOSCOW, Russia — Fifth Avenue is a well known decorative fabrics brand in Russia with 100 collections all in stock and business is up substantially this year, according to Mikhail Nazarov, principal. The lines carried are primarily dual… Read more.August 22, 2012
Mort Shapiro, 78, Former Covington Exec VP Succumbs to Cancer
DIX HILLS, New York — Mort Shapiro, former executive vice president of sales for Covington Fabrics died June 18 at the age of 78 after a 6 ½ year battle with cancer. He was born August 14, 1933. He is survived by Joyce, his wife… Read more.August 22, 2012
Surtex Again Quenches Thirst For Home Furnishings Design, More International Participation Noted
NEW YORK, New York — Business is up over the last fiscal year for art buyers, interior designers and 300 other exhibitors at the 26th annual Surtex exhibition, an annual trade show for the surface design industry held each year at the… Read more.August 22, 2012
