The African Growth and Opportunity Bill
New York – The African Growth and Opportunity Bill, which became effective October 1,2000, was enacted to enhance trade with countries of the Caribbean Basin and sub-Saharan Africa. Among other things, the legislation grants duty and quota… Read more.April 3, 2001
Arley Cuts Costs with Overseas Manufacturing of 'American Home' Products
New York – With the acquisition of American Home in March 1999, the well-known window and bedding producer Arley was able to add sales volume without adding domestic manufacturing support. That's because most of the American Home line… Read more.April 3, 2001
Brentwood Has Seen Big Changes in the World of Asian Imports
Early Importers Discuss the Challenges of 'Being There First' Los Angeles – A few phones, some simple equipment, talent and detailed workmanship are what Hal Alden had with him when he ventured off to Japan in 1957, looking for someone… Read more.April 3, 2001
Litton Wants to Make 295 Fifth Ave an All-Textiles Location
New York – Claude Litton has witnessed the multitude of changes in the home textiles industry since 1978. When he joined the building as general manager in 1978, United Merchants had 70,000 square feet and Hygiene Industries, Bloomcraft… Read more.April 3, 2001
Protect Your Proprietary Design Rights When Sourcing Abroad
Attorney Urges Maintenance of Ownership Records and Membership in Design Protection Organizations New York – There may be many advantages to sourcing globally. Price advantages and specific product offerings may be available in foreign… Read more.April 3, 2001
Hanover Direct: Domestications and Company Store Harness the Internet
Weehawken NJ (USA) – When The Company Store opened its doors in 1911 in Wisconsin, the personal computer had not even been invented yet, let alone the Internet. But in 1999, it owed a growing percentage of its sales to digital shopping.… Read more.April 3, 2001
HomePortfolio.com Helps Home Design Businesses Leverage the Web
Successful Home Fashion Internet Company calls itself an "Enabler" of e-Commerce It's hard to believe that the co-founder of a company just turning five years old can have published a memoir of the experience. But such is the age of the Internet… Read more.April 3, 2001
Lichtenberg Buys More Than Half Its Curtain Lines Overseas
VP Says Lackadaisical R & D in the U.S.Industry Means Opening for Imports New York — S. Lichtenberg has become a major importer of curtains from Turkey, China, France, and more recently, from India. The company is also looking at opportunities… Read more.April 3, 2001
