Euroart’s Ricky Lu Says China Property Decline Impacts Local Fabric Business
SHANGHAI, PRC — China has property problems due to a real estate meltdown according to Ricky Lu, owner of Beijing Euroart Co. here, a 15-year-old retailer to the interior designer and distributor to 200 other strong wholesalers in major Chinese… Read more.December 18, 2015
Nomi Outdoor Fabrics Finds Lucrative Indoor/Outdoor Niche Markets
Santa Cruz, California — Nomi Inc. is tucked away in one of the surfing capitols of the world here totally focused on designing indoor and outdoor fabrics for the high street interior designer. Now, Nomi Franklin (the owner and artist/designer)… Read more.December 18, 2015
Kravet Opens 7,400 Square Foot Naples, Florida Showroom
NAPLES, Florida — Kravet has opened a 7,400 square foot showroom in the location where the old “Naples Millworks” building stood since the 1940’s, which preceded the modern day Home Depots. It is the only corporate showroom of its… Read more.December 18, 2015
Frank Cauce Offers South American Overview
“The big misconception many have about South America is that it is one big, homogeneous market like the USA, but it is not that way at all”, Cauce says. “South America is a compilation of many smaller, unique markets. You can travel… Read more.December 18, 2015
Outdura® Names Tsocos
HUDSON North Carolina — September 3, 2015: Gloria Tsocos has been named Contract Sales & Product Development Manager for North America by Sattler AG, the makers of Outdura solution dyed acrylic outdoor fabric. In this new position… Read more.December 18, 2015
One of Frank Cauce’s Favorite Caribbean Restaurants: Matisse in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas — Cafe Matisse on Bank Lane in Nassau Bahamas is one of Frank Cauce’s favorite Caribbean restaurants and it is certainly worth eating there. Over the years of his ownership, owner/maitre ‘d Greg Curry has papered the walls… Read more.December 18, 2015
Covington's Wotton Promoted, VP Marketing
NEW YORK--Stefanie Wotton has been named Vice President of Marketing and Contract Services for Covington Fabric and Design effective January 1st, 2016. Stefanie joined CFD in February 2012 and was initially responsible for marketing and product… Read more.December 16, 2015
Charles Silverman, Hospitality Icon, Passes
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, — Charles L. Silverman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, due to conditions related to Parkinson’s disease. He was born Sept. 20, 1932 in Newark, N.J. Silverman graduated from Rutgers University in 1954, with a degree… Read more.November 25, 2015
