News covering home textiles manufacturers, suppliers, importers, distributers and product developers en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/community/Manufacturing/47386.html?nid=3781 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.hometextilestoday.com/info/.html Terms of Use. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:44:35 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6706165.html?nid=3781 New York – WestPoint International’s sales posted another decline in the third quarter, but cuts in expenses helped hold operating loss at $19 million – flat over last year’s 3Q. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6705901.html?nid=3781 Atlanta – Home Comfort Inc. is expanding its line of Jellybean accent rugs with the addition of Babybean styles for the younger set. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:43:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704734.html?nid=3781 New York — CIT Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, in an effort to wipe away billions of dollars of debt after bondholders rejected an alternative debt-swap offer. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:33:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704533.html?nid=3781 Calhoun, Ga. – Mohawk Industries Inc. saw its business pick up compared to a year ago, albeit “slightly,” with improvements in earnings per share during the third quarter. But these were dampened by year-to-date results – including a net loss of $25 million, or 37 cents per share, and a 25% decline in sales. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:28:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704344.html?nid=3781 Greensboro, N.C. -- Unifi Inc. today said that it has achieved its highest quarterly net income in seven years during the first quarter. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:20:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6704084.html?nid=3781 Washington – The Home Fashion Products Association has sent an alert noting the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a policy outlining its current guidance on testing and certification of children’s products for compliance with lead content limits. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:03:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703835.html?nid=3781 New York – Upscale bath towel and bedding house Kassatex Inc. is relocating its showroom in 295 Fifth Avenue to the first floor where W-C Designs formerly leased its space. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:09:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703833.html?nid=3781 Dalton, Ga. – Soft and hard floor covering company Mohawk Industries has been recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the greenest companies in the United States. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:48:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703830.html?nid=3781 Roswell, Ga. – Belgium soft floor covering company Louis de Poortere is embarking on a new North American subsidiary stationed here to service the U.S. and Canadian markets with its rugs and carpets. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:45:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703637.html?nid=3781 New York �] Welspun USA has named Andy Petricoff vp of brand management and bedding overseeing owned and licensed brands. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:13:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6703278.html?nid=3781 Dalton, Ga. – Karastan’s French Check Coffee soft floor covering collection helped set the tone at Bon Appétit’s third annual “pop-up” Supper Club and Café event last month in New York City. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702823.html?nid=3781 Newport Beach, Calif. – Bedding, décor and other infant/juvenile products manufacturer, Living Textiles Baby & Kids USA, has appointed Leila Nathan as design director. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702801.html?nid=3781 Des Plaines, Ill. – United Feather & Down’s recently announced collection with skin care specialist Borghese will make its hospitality debut at the utility bedding manufacturer’s Sixth Avenue showroom next month. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:51:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702731.html?nid=3781 New York – September shipping data reinforced reports that retailers are keeping holiday inventories tight, as 5% fewer manufacturers shipped goods to the U.S. last month compared to August. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:59:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702395.html?nid=3781 Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada – Victor Group has named textiles veteran Charles Adams chief sales officer overseeing the residential, contract and apparel & specialty divisions. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:56:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702238.html?nid=3781 Dallas – Although the company is waiting until February for the official launch, Feizy is giving a “sneak previews” of its new Options custom-rug program during the High Point Market next week. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:42:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6702233.html?nid=3781 Costa Mesa, Calif. – Anna’s Linens is on the lookout for “the next great product invented by Mom” with the help of Tamara Monosoff, founder and ceo of Mom Inventors Inc. and creator of the Mom Invented brand and product line. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:36:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6701768.html?nid=3781 New from Home Textiles Today - a video tour of some exciting new showrooms and new products. Home Textiles Today will update these tours monthly. Let Home Textiles Today help your firm get your message out to the market and to the consuming public. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6701887.html?nid=3781 New York – Italian luxury linen producer Frette 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. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:04:00 EST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6701776.html?nid=3781 Calhoun, Ga. – For the second consecutive year, area and accent rug and soft home accessories house Surya Inc. has been recognized by Home Decorators Collection as a Partner of the Year. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:42:00 EST