Menomonee Falls, Wis. – While all lines of business in all regions reported a decrease in comp sales for both the fourth quarter and the year, home was among the two product categories that underperformed at Kohl’s in both periods.
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Las Vegas— Despite apprehension about traffic and results going into the Las Vegas market, many home textiles exhibitors were surprisingly pleased with their results. Attendance was admittedly down, and the old cliché "the buyers that were here were buying" was stated over and over again, there were good vibes going through the buildings.
New York – Sunham Home Fashions will launch a major bed, bath and rug collection designed by Angela Adams, a designer noted for her inspirations from nature in a contemporary mood during the New York Home Fashions Market that kicks off March 9.
Washington – The U.S. Commerce Department reported today that “real gross domestic purchases,” a major component of the Gross Domestic Product, fell by 5.6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared to a 1.5% decrease in the third quarter.
New York – The Home Fashion Products Association will distribute a map and directory providing the locations of its member companies that manufacture, market or supply home textiles as well as those allied to the trade during New York Home Fashions Market Week.
Syosset, N.Y. – Antrim co-founder and vp for Antrim sales Fran O’Neill has retired from Stanton Carpet. He and Dan McGovern founded Antrim in 1997, importing and wholesaling hand-loomed carpet and rugs from India.
Spartanburg, S.C. — Tietex International said it is selling its Tietex Interiors division, which sells a variety of fabrics to the residential and contract upholstery industries, clearing the way for a merger of the division and Burlington Mfg. Services.
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Heimtextil Social Scene At the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt, Germany this month, parties were held by Dormisette/Stellar Alliance and the International Feather & Down Association. HTT takes you there.
Atlanta 2009 Winter rug market Area rug suppliers rang in the New Year -- and 2009’s first rug buying event for retailers – with a slew of parties during the six-day event.
Here are some of the highlights captured on film: