Focus Doubles Its Size in '99
London — In only its second year, Focus, held in London from 23-26 September, doubled in size, and established itself as the U.K.'s leading exhibition for the top end of the interior design industry. The international exhibition was conceived… Read more.December 31, 1999
Forum Dialogue Highlights Turbulence in Specifier-Contract Jobber 'Marriage'
Brussels, Belgium — The World Fabric Forum panel discussion at Decosit '99 provoked excitement and emotional discussion from both the panel members and the audience. Specifically, it brought to the fore a question regarding the position… Read more.December 31, 1999
Saudi Arabian Wholesaler Al-Guthmi Adds High-Priced Products
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — After concentrating for many years on the low to middle price range, Mohamed O. Al-Guthmi is expanding its marketing strategy to cover medium to high price points with better fabric lines than ever before,… Read more.December 23, 1999
Shanghai Victoria Opens China's Largest Fabric Showroom
Shanghai, People's Republic of China — At 10,000 square meters on four floors, the recently opened Victoria Fabric Depot is believed to be the largest fabric retailer in China today with 250 employees. The importance of the store to Shanghai… Read more.December 21, 1999
Three Mills Near Hanzhou: Companies Concentrate on Increasing Exports
Hanzhou, China - There are many decorative fabric mills within one half hour flying time of Shanghai, but I chose to take a bus and a train for my visits just to sample the local transportation and get the lay of the land. A visual inspection… Read more.December 21, 1999
Gradually, the Internet is Spinning Webs in the Fabrics Industry
LONDON – With the advent of the computer age, the fabrics industry, like many others, is forever changed. Ultimately, companies are trying to satisfy the consumer who demands goods sooner and sooner. Some companies have automated their… Read more.December 21, 1999
U.K. Converters Hope to Take European Look Global
Brussels, Belgium – Across town from Decosit, the rival show, Textiles d’Interieur Premiere (TIP-7) trade show held at Parc Elisabeth, Brussels, demonstrated the extent to which some traditional U.K. converters are becoming more… Read more.December 21, 1999