The Peak of Chic®: A Tribute to Harry Hinson
Harry Hinson, a leading figure in the home furnishings industry, died in Manhattan on September 4, 2014. Hinson was born on March 30, 1938 in Rocky Mount, NC. After attending local schools, he went on to graduate from the Richmond Professional… Read more.September 15, 2014
Bru Textiles Celebrates 20 Years, $180 Million Sales
KONTICH, BE-- About five hundred customers from sixty countries helped fabric converter Bru Textiles celebrate its 20th year on September 9th at company headquarters here.The event coincided with the opening of MoOD at the Brussels Exhibition… Read more.September 15, 2014
Keystone Weaving Sold
Greensboro, N.C. -- Banyan, a private investment firm headquartered in Miami, Florida and majority shareholder of Burlington® Technologies (BT) has announced their acquisition of Keystone Weaving (KW) located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The transaction… Read more.August 27, 2014
Proposte 2015: April 27-29
COMO--The Board of Directors of Proposte Srl, "after a thorough evaluation, deemed it appropriate to set the following dates for Proposte 2015 edition: Monday 27 - Tuesday… Read more.August 8, 2014
Dash Sees Branding Drives US, International Furniture Business
HIGH POINT, North Carolina — “Branding is everything,” according to Jay Dash, international home furnishings consultant and licensing expert, seen at recent furniture market here.“Companies are seeking new brands to promote their… Read more.August 4, 2014
Highland Court to Get Facelift
BAY SHORE, New York —Duralee Fabrics has announced a redesign, a reengineering to be exact, of its top fabric brand, ‘Highland Court.’In a letter to its vendors prior to Proposte 2014, Duralee said it would cancel all pending and existing… Read more.August 4, 2014
Brooks Fabric Girls Wear Sonoma Suede Or Nothing at All
LOS ANGELES, California — The ladies on the cover of F&FI say they would rather wear nothing if they can’t wear Brooks Fabrics’ Sonoma suede velvet.Sonoma is a best seller for Brooks according to company owner and CEO Joseph Moran.… Read more.August 4, 2014