en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/CA6438130.html) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:43:27 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705412.html?rssid=319 Pompano Beach, Fla. – Case goods manufacturer Bryan Ashley International has hired Edward Stinehour Jr. as vp of strategic partnerships.  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:48:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703059.html?rssid=319 High Point, N.C. — Home textiles exhibitors at the High Point Market here this week are hoping that the buyers who didn't go to the Las Vegas market last month will instead shop here. At the same time, a number of exhibitors anticipate a slightly better level of order writing than had been the case in New York in August as well as in Las Vegas in September. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703060.html?rssid=319 High Point, N.C. — With retailers cutting back on all expenses, including travel budgets, area rug suppliers are remaining cautiously hopeful about the traffic this week here at market. But based on buyer attendance at recent markets elsewhere, including Atlanta, Las Vegas and New York, the same suppliers are bracing for some potentially slow movement — and equally slow orders. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703061.html?rssid=319 New York —The mattress industry's pain is the mattress topper category's gain as consumers favor lower-cost alternatives to improving their sleep experience. With mattress sales down nearly 15% during the first eight months of 2009, toppers and mattress pads that offer rejuvenation to the top of the mattress are showing some traction at retail, suppliers told HTT. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703062.html?rssid=319 Matthews, N.C. —As Family Dollar continues to capture new better-income shoppers the retailer described as “trade-down, middle-income customers” compared to the chain’s typically lower-income consumer, the company hit a new record in fiscal 2009 as its net income per share jumped 24. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703063.html?rssid=319 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703064.html?rssid=319 New York — Italian luxury linen producer Freete is amping up its pursuit of the interior design trade by partnering with high-end fabric producer Brunschwig and Fils in New York’s D and D Building and Florida’s Design Center of the Americas. “Frette will look to penetrate the Design Center category by aligning with Brunschwig and Fils, the premier textile company that sh... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703065.html?rssid=319 New York — Liz Claiborne Inc. has signed a long-term licensing agreement with J.C. Penney that will make the retailer the exclusive department store distributor for Liz Claiborne and Claiborne brand merchandise covering 30 product categories, including home. It has also signed a license with QVC for the Liz Claiborne New York brand designed by Isaac Mizrahi, which will cover apparel, acce... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703066.html?rssid=319 Calhoun, Ga. — Surya and Hearst Brand Development have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop a rug collection under the Country Living brand. The program is set to launch during the High Point Market, which is scheduled from Oct. 17 to 21, at Surya’s showroom in space 3233 at Showplace. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703067.html?rssid=319 New York — Tom Notaro has joined Sunbury Textile Mills as vp, sales and marketing, a new position. Notaro, who had been with Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills for 10 years, most recently as vp, reports to Rocco Simone, senior vp, sales and marketing. Earlier he was with Valdese Weavers and prior to that with Ethan Allen. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703068.html?rssid=319 Mineola, N.Y. — Forty years ago, John Ziozis started Linon Home Décor Products Inc. as an importer of Greek flokati rugs. He soon expanded into other related product categories, including finished and ready-to-assemble furniture pieces. In celebration of its four decades in the business, the company is hosting a Greek party at 5:30 p. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703069.html?rssid=319 High Point, N.C. — The Sustainable Furnishings Council has formed the new DesigninGreen Leadership Team, which is organizing and co-sponsoring a DesigninGreen Roundtable discussion during the High Point Market. Award-winning designers Alexander Julian, Vladimir Kagan and Thom Filicia will discuss the influence of sustainability in their work and for the future of home furnishings industry. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703070.html?rssid=319 Hendersonville, N.C. —Following recent moves into new spaces at the Atlanta AmericasMart and the Dallas Market Center, Manual Woodworkers and Weavers is expanding both showrooms. Both expansion projects will be completed in time for the January 2010 markets. The Atlanta site is in suite 697 of Building 2 West Wing of the AmericasMart. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703071.html?rssid=319 Garfield, N.J. —Eileen Sarrasin and Melissa Battah have been promoted to design directors of residential and contract, respectively, at Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills. Both previously were designers in those areas reporting to Tom Notaro, vp, who left the firm to join Sunbury Textile Mills. They report to Irwin Gasner, president and ceo, who “will be using this opportunity to work more cl... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703072.html?rssid=319 Port Washington, N.Y. —Safavieh is planning two special events at its showroom during the upcoming High Point Market when the upscale area rug company will unveil new collections with its license partners and designers Suzanne Kasler and David Easton. Both Kasler and Easton have collaborated again with Safavieh to launch new rug designs for the Safavieh Couture line. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703073.html?rssid=319 New York — Charisma owner Iconix Brand Group will launch a marketing campaign later this year featuring “Sex and the City” actor Jason Lewis, known for his portrayal in the television and film series as Samantha's boyfriend Smith Jerrod. The campaign will debut in the December issues of shelter and lifestyle magazines including as Elle Décor, House Beautiful and Gotham. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703074.html?rssid=319 Concord, N.H. — Area and accent rug and soft home furnishings design and manufacturing house Company C is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month by hosting its first “Passion for Pink” event at its showroom on Oct. 17 and 18 during the High Point Market. To support the cause, 15% of all sales during the event will benefit breast cancer awareness, research and education. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703075.html?rssid=319 High Point, N.C.— To welcome buyers to market, Showplace plans daily events for the week of the High Point Market. The showroom building will kick off market on Friday, Oct. 16, the day before the official opening day, with live entertainment, wine and hors d'oeuvres served at the front entrance starting at 5 p. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703076.html?rssid=319 York, Pa. — Regional department store Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has launched a program for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special promotions to support breast cancer research. On Oct.7, Bon-Ton held a “Shop for a Cure” one-day shopping event. The company donated 1% of all purchases made on its proprietary credit card that day to research. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703077.html?rssid=319 High Point, N.C.— The Sustainable Furnishings Council has formed the new DesigninGreen Leadership Team, which is organizing and co-sponsoring a DesigninGreen Roundtable discussion during the upcoming High Point Market. Award-winning designers Alexander Julian, Vladimir Kagan and Thom Filicia will discuss the influence of sustainability in their work and for the future of home furnishings ... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT