The American Retailer Can be a Bully
The American retailer can be a bully, according to one industry executive who asked to remain anonymous... The field is getting narrower and narrower. There is a handful of biggies, companies with hundreds or thousands of stores and they're… Read more.January 5, 2001
Lameirinho Relies on Flexibility in Selling Target Markets
Portugal's Biggest Bedlinen Manufacturer Strengthens Itself With InvestmentsPevidém, Guimarães (Portugal) — Lameirinho, Portugal's biggest bedlinen manufacturer and third largest textile mill, produces a wide range of home textiles,… Read more.January 5, 2001
Lasa Diversifies Offerings With Recent Mill Acquisition
Nespereira, Guimarães (Portugal) — Terry producer Lasa has acquired a nearby large textile mill, renamed Luzmonte 2, to complement the group's range of bathroom and bedroom products. The purchase enables Lasa to move into bed and… Read more.January 5, 2001
Zenith Hopes Continual Investment Will Make it a Global Player
Calcutta, India — Zenith Textiles, a division of Zenith Exports Limited, which manufactures silk decorative fabrics, is hoping to break into contract and residential markets on the merits of its made-ups and specifically its cushion covers.… Read more.January 5, 2001
Fabric Treatments Bring Sweet Smells into the Bedroom
Rochdale, Lancashire (UK) —Textile printing firm Alexander Drew has developed a new range of fabric treatments claimed to help keep bathrooms and kitchens free of germs and bring the scent of romance to the bedroom. The Rochdale-based… Read more.January 5, 2001
Portuguese Textiles To Showcase Potential As Partnerland
The international image of Portuguese textiles is improving and the country has become increasingly important in global markets. With a population of just 10 million, Portugal has in recent years looked to rest of Europe and the U.S.A., as… Read more.January 5, 2001
Adalberto Aims For Global Market Share for its Own Brand
Santo Tirso, Rebordıes (Portugal) — Textile printer, dyer and finisher Adalberto Estampados is reaping the rewards of a major investment program and the establishment of its own collection of home textiles as well as fashion fabrics.… Read more.January 5, 2001