Don Hurwitz Remembers Art Richards
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — “If there was any American who was Mr. Proposte it was Art Richards.” “Not only did he help me countless times finding me reliable sources, giving me valuable advice about products, but his range of technical… Read more.May 17, 2016
Fathers & Sons
NEW YORK, New York —Integrated Textile Group started life in 1986 under the watchful eye of Joe Romano principal but his son Josh (28) joined the company six years ago after graduating SUNY Binghamton-NY and is slowly taking the reins of power… Read more.May 17, 2016
VALDESE WEAVERS BECOMES A 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
VALDESE, N.C., May10, 2016 – In the year following the company’s 100 YEAR Centennial celebration, Valdese Weavers is proud to announce today another extraordinary milestone – becoming a 100% employee-owned company, through its Employee… Read more.May 11, 2016
Morris Leaves Calico
KENNETT SQUARE, PA. (USA)—Julie Morris left her post in March as Vice President of Merchandising at Calico, a major fabrics retailer that started in 1950. Prior to that post, she was Vice President of Stores & Operations for this 73-outlet… Read more.May 5, 2016
Leonard Silberman Passes, 93
GREAT NECK, NY-- Leonard Silberman known to the industry as one of the co-founders of Duralee Fabrics in 1952, passed away in his home at age 93 on April 16, 2016. He was the husband of his late wife Rosalie and father to David Silberman… Read more.April 18, 2016
Frowein Tagged F. Schumacher President
NEW YORK, New York - Benjamin Frowein has been named President of F. Schumacher Fabrics, the 127-year-old American fabric editeur. He has been with F. Schumacher as a consultant since February and news of his promotion has been rumored within… Read more.March 29, 2016
Arthur Richards, Fabric Legend, Passes, 76
NORWALK, CT (USA) - Arthur E. Richards, President/Owner of Wilton Sales Associates, Inc., a fabric sales agency specializing in imported decorative lines, passed away Friday, March 11 at Norwalk Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was… Read more.March 23, 2016