Major Middle East Wholesaler Al Guthmi Starts Global Brands
JEDDAH, South Africa —Mohammed O. Al Guthmi Sons Co., the largest wholesaler and retailer in the Middle East with 21 showrooms, 2,000 distribution points and $50 million in sales has launched its first export brands under the Cocoon and Murex… Read more.March 11, 2016
Paris Deco Off is ON
Once again Paris Deco Off was a highlight on the Right and Left Banks of Paris. Textiles were barely present at Maison&Objet compared to the city center where streets were lined with linen lampshades that danced in the breeze. Talking… Read more.March 11, 2016
Samplebook Supermarket Succeeds in China Market
FRANKFURT, Germany — Joe Yu, Principal of Bonanza, a 20 year old Chinese wholesaler, is extending its successful concept of showcasing Chinese made fabrics in his four showrooms into a fifth western lines only showroom for use by interior… Read more.March 11, 2016
Czarnecki Joins Flocktex
Kiriyat Malachi, Isreal – Michael Czarnecki has joined Flocktex Ltd. of Israel in a marketing and sales capacity reporting to Mayer Zeiler, owner. Mayer Zeiler Flocktex is a high end manufacturer of solid color and printed flock upholstery… Read more.March 11, 2016
INTERVIEW: Designers Guild’s Tricia Guild Maintains Tradition With New Technology
LONDON — Designers Guild founder Tricia Guild has been a mover and shaker in the textile industry since 1970 and her showing at Deco Off proved no exception. Tricia shed some light on the new collections, her inspirations, and her business… Read more.March 11, 2016
The Rothman Fabric Dynasty: Arabel Fabrics, the Miami Silk, Linen Jobber, Third Generation Family Business Led by Andy Rothman
North Miami, Florida —Arabel Fabrics is enjoying a Renaissance under the management of Andy Rothman, third generation family member and his wife Marie Rodriguez Rothmans. Andy Rothman and wife Marie Rodriguez Rothman Andy Rothman took… Read more.March 11, 2016
St. Leger & Viney Expands House Brand to Include Emerging Middle Class, About Three Million Consumers
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — St. Leger & Viney, a well-known upper end fabric wholesaler and brand is broadening its own collection to include more of the market in South Africa according to David Ralphs, Principal and MD. David Ralphs,… Read more.March 11, 2016
