Geysels Says MoOD, Indigo Are Almost Sold Out; Boutique Shows Endure
GHENT, BE — MoOD and its sister exhibition Indigo is turning in a better result than at the same time last year, according to Patrick Geysels, Director of MoOD and Indigo. This is occurring in spite of the fact that “the fabrics industry… Read more.May 22, 2017
Tapistel Rebrands As Home Link Mexico; Opens Two More Showrooms With Family Members
MONTERREY, Mexico —After 60 years in business as a major jobber with 65 employees, Tapistel has rebranded itself as Home Link and plans to open two more showrooms in addition to its two showrooms in Monterrey according to Mauricio Marchand,… Read more.May 22, 2017
Robert Allen and Duralee Fabrics Finally Merge After Many Rumors
NEW YORK — The Robert Allen Group and Duralee Fabrics, Ltd. have finally merged (March 31) capping off negotiations that began last year with the loss of the founder, Leonard Silberman last April. The Robert Allen Duralee Group (The RAD… Read more.May 22, 2017
John Lowe Joins F&FI
HIGH POINT, NC—John Lowe, veteran journalist with the High Point Enterprise has joined Sipco Publications Inc. as a contributing editor. John Lowe Lowe worked for the Enterprise in various positions from assistant news editor to a general… Read more.May 22, 2017
Rockland's Kresel Builds Birdhouses, Sells Blackout!
BALTIMORE, MD — In 1997 Rockland Mills Executive VP Sales Mark Kresel ended his career as a international fishing angler due to a mishap with a 900 pound Mako Shark. After working the Shark for six hours he finally gave in and “I… Read more.May 22, 2017
Covington Off to Fast 2017 Start, Offers New Jennifer Adams Collections at Showtime
NEW YORK — Covington Fabric & Design LLC is entering the second half of 2017 with “the best start ever and an expected overall sales increase for the year at ten percent or better,” according to Greg Tarver, CEO. “Our retail and… Read more.May 22, 2017
La-Z-Boy Buys 10 Million Yards Annually
La-Z-Boy, a Monroe, Michigan based manufacturer, introduced “I-Clean” high-performance fabric on its mid-price-range upholstered prototypes at the April, 2016 International Home Furnishings Market. They reportedly were very pleased by… Read more.May 22, 2017
High Performance Fabrics Drives Culp Upholstery Sales, While Bonded Leather Sales Take Back Seat to Live Smart
HIGH POINT, North Carolina – Sales of Culp Inc.’s high-performance fabrics introduced in 2016 are running 40% ahead of the company’s similar categories, says Liam Waters, Culp’s Vice President, Marketing. ‘Live Smart,’ Culp’s… Read more.May 22, 2017
