Publisher’s Mom, Gertrude M. Schneider, 102
RIVERDALE, NY—Gertrude Milchman Schneider, almost 103, died peacefully at home in Riverdale, NY on Monday, June 26. She is the mother of the publisher of Fabrics & Furnishings International. Her involvement with political causes and… Read more.July 3, 2017
Richloom Sells Readymade Division to Keeco
NEW YORK—Richloom Fabrics Group has sold its reportedly $50 million readymade bedding and window coverings division to Keeco for an undisclosed purchase price. In doing so, Richloom management has made an important strategic decision to… Read more.June 23, 2017
Chivasso Co-Founder Richard J. Schutte To Retire;
COMO, IT—After 30 years at the helm of fabric wholesaler and editeur Chivasso, co-founder Richard Schutte, told friends at Proposte that he will leave the company at year end. Ellen Steentjes and Richard J. Schutte His exact future… Read more.June 21, 2017
Milliken Names Jennifer K. Harmon as Vice President, Specialty Interiors
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Milliken has named Jennifer K. Harmon as its new Vice President of the specialty interiors business, which is part of the company’s Performance & Protective Textiles Division. Harmon, who was previously vice… Read more.June 12, 2017
Galloway named President of Robert Allen Duralee Group Contract division
HAUPPAUGE, NY—Kerry Galloway has been named President of Robert Allen Duralee Group Contract division in April. He was previously Vice President of Robert Allen Contract prior to the merger of Robert Allen and Duralee March 31. At the… Read more.June 3, 2017
Bru Textiles, James Dunlop Textiles Joins Forces in Pacific Rim, Also Export Markets
CHRISTCHURCH, NZ—James Dunlop Textiles, founded in 1907 and now managed by the fourth generation of the Dunlop Family has recently merged into a new group of textile companies which will be named James Dunlop Group (JDG) according to John… Read more.May 30, 2017
Covington’s Contract Man, Craig Shirk, 65
NEW YORK--Craig Shirk, Vice President of Contract Sales for Covington Fabrics & Design LLC passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 28 at his home in Tavares, Florida. He was 65. Shirk joined Covington in 2010. Under Shirk’s… Read more.May 30, 2017
Lee Giller Passes
AKRON, OHIO--Lee Steven Giller, founder of B. Berger and Bailey & Griffin a hardware and fabrics jobber died April 28 just shy of his 60th birthday due to the effects of a 12-year battle with breast cancer. The Family requests that donations… Read more.May 23, 2017
