Covington's Roger Gilmartin Retires
NEW YORK, New York – After a career in textiles that started more than 40 years ago in a weaving mill, Roger Gilmartin has retired from his position as president and CEO of Covington Fabric & Design, LLC and leaves behind a storied history… Read more.April 23, 2009
Romo Launches New Brands, Showrooms in Major Global Expansion
LONDON, United Kingdom – Romo Ltd., a 106-year-old fabric and wallcovering wholesaler with $84 million in sales, expects to significantly increase its business with the introduction of "Mark Alexander" and "Kirkby Design" brands in the… Read more.April 23, 2009
Travers' Finn Upholds Brand's Rep for Classic Luxury
NEW YORK, New York – After the Spring '07 acquisition of Travers by Zimmer + Rohde, Erin Finn came on to head up the design division of the brand and has since lead collection launches like the Fall '08 Tamarindo collection which she continues… Read more.April 23, 2009
Lebanon's Wardē Hits $40 Million Sales
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Wardē, one of the top five wholesalers in the Middle East today, expanded decorative fabric, wallpaper and trim sales to $41 million last year, by franchising its collection concept throughout the Middle East.… Read more.April 23, 2009
Enduratex Offers New Authenticity Promise
CITY OF INDUSTRY, California - Producers of vinyl-coated fabrics, Enduratex, has introduced an authenticity plan in order to prevent imitation and knock-off sales that have become a global concern. The new backing to the fabric will include… Read more.March 5, 2009
SURTEX Moves to New Javits Spot
WHITE PLAINS, New York – SURTEX, the annual trade show dedicated to the sale and licensing of original art and design, will be moved to the main level of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Level 3, directly adjacent to the National… Read more.March 5, 2009
Scoperta Cancelled; Exhibitors Scramble
CIRENCESTER, United Kingdom - The 12th edition of Scoperta originally scheduled for May 5-7, 2009 in Chiasso, Switzerand, has been canceled by the organizer Trade-Link Ltd. The website www.scopertaexpo.com says that Scoperta has been canceled… Read more.March 4, 2009