Schumacher Moves Without Matushak
NEW YORK—Katie Matushak , Vice President, Design for F. Schumacher & Co. will be leaving that company to join another wholesaler, F&FI has learned.Matushak could not be reached for comment. Schumacher is in the midst of moving… Read more.June 12, 2015
Tella Leaves KravetCouture After Brilliant 15 Year Design Run
Bethpage, NY—Cynthia Tella, Vice President of Design for KravetCouture, the fabric wholesale giant’s highest end label, left the company on an amicable basis in early June, F&FI has learned.It is the end of a brilliant 15-year run for… Read more.June 11, 2015
Hunter Douglas Promotes Ron Kass to Chief Executive Officer
PEARL RIVER, NY––Marv Hopkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hunter Douglas North America, the leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window fashions in the U.S. and Canada, announced the promotion of Ron Kass, President… Read more.June 4, 2015
Wilson Fabrics opens USA distribution centre in New Jersey
WANGARETTA, Australia--Wilson Fabrics, a vertical window coverings fabric manufacturer has opened a 4,000 square foot national distribution center in New Jersey to support its roller blind and roman shade business in North America according… Read more.May 31, 2015
JAB To Open First Istanbul Showroom, Persan Continues Repping JAB
Istanbul—Oktay Karabasoglu has been named country manager of JAB-Turkey as of April 1, reporting to Chris-Jacob Schminnes, JAB Manager, F&FI has learned.This news has also been confirmed by Chris-Jacob Schminnes. “JAB Turkey will… Read more.May 29, 2015
Valdese Weavers’ Jennifer Franklin Now Dicey Design Director
VALDESE, N.C.--Longtime Valdese Weavers designer Jennifer Franklin has been appointed Design Director for Dicey Mills, a recent acquisition by Valdese Weavers. Franklin is responsible for styling new designs, trend and color direction,… Read more.May 26, 2015
Neisler Tapped Dicey Vice President, Sales
VALDESE, N.C.--Parks Neisler has been named Vice President of Sales for the Dicey Mills brand. He was previously Vice President of Dicey before it was sold to Valdese Weavers earlier this year.He is involved in all areas of… Read more.May 26, 2015
Valdese Weavers Names Almond
VALDESE, N.C.,--Christy Almond has been named Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for Valdese Weavers, Inc.She was previously Vice President of Design and Merchandising for Robert Allen in New York, where she was responsible… Read more.May 26, 2015
