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November 29,
2011 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on November 30, 2011
The International Textile Market Association announced that 14 new member companies will debut at the Dec. 4-7 Winter Showtime in High Point.
Three other new members are on tap for the June 2012 show.
"Our growing membership and the quality of their products indicate that Showtime is considered a valuable venue for buyers and sellers of home decor covering," said ITMA Executive Director Catherine Morsell.
The latest members of the ITMA, which produces Showtime, that will show next week include:
* American Folk & Fabric Inc., showing at SMS 1-437: Home decor designs on 100 percent cottons and cotton/linen blends; prints, solids and yarn dyes; imported greige goods; printed in the United States.
* Axiom America: digital textile decoration equipment, service, and supply provider.
* Brooks Fabrics, SMS 1-1002: competitively priced and innovative upholstery fabrics for furniture manufacturers; wide selection of traditional and modern textures, wovens, microfibers, jacquards, velvets and vinyls.
* Comersan Fabrics Corp., SMS 1-441: manufactured in Spain; large variety of upholstery and curtain fabrics, and patterns and materials.
* De Poortere Freres SA, SMS 1-744: high-end polyester solid velvets for upholstery, drapery and decoration purposes for the residential and contract market.
* Design Legacy by Kelly O'Neal, SMS 1-443: hand-screened, embellished, specialty fabrics designed by Kelly O'Neal.
* Due Process Stable Trading Co., MS 211-216: hand knotted and hand tufted rugs.
* Fidertessile SPA, SMS 1-747: dobby and jacquard woven fabrics mostly natural fibers such as linen, cotton, wool; velvet in viscose, wool and cotton.
* HomCraft LLC, 336 South Wrenn St.: representing King America Textile Group, Glen Raven.
* Nice Link Home Furnishing, SMS 1-804: jacquard plains, accents, bonded leathers and microfibers designed and woven in one mill.
* Paragon Global LLC, Fabric Center: trendy and colorful contemporary and transitional jacquard designs; an array of casual traditional to balance the product line.
* SEAiCLE Fabrics & Designs, SMS 1-739: jacquard and print fabrics with chenille, linen, polyester and rayon to serve in the areas of upholstery, bedding, and draperies.
* Shannon Fabrics Inc., SMS 1-800: faux fur, both realistic and fun styles for home decor, garments, and costume design; soft, cozy Cuddle/Minky in a variety of colors, prints, and textures available on the market; and Silky Satin, super soft and silky solids and prints.
* Tietex, SMS 1-534: high performance, sustainable upholstery fabrics for the residential and contract markets; specializing in custom dyed-to-order unique textures; short lead times; made in United States.
New members debuting at the June 2012 Showtime include:
* Americo Inc.: vinyl and laminated fabrics for table covers and upholstery goods with various selections of patterns and colors.
* Rennie & Rose.
* Star Italy: synthetic leather product, which is exported to many countries worldwide.
November 29,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Youth, Juvenile Furniture on November 30, 2011
Dallas Market Center has announced the launch of PB&J: The Preview for Baby & Juvenile, a new baby and juvenile trade show.
The event for mass market retailers, created as a joint venture with the Toy Industry Association, will debut and run concurrently with TIA's annual Fall Toy Preview, Oct. 2-4 on the Dallas Market Center campus.
PB&J will offer a focused selection of baby and juvenile resources from leading manufacturers, with an emphasis on companies in the following categories: furniture, bedding, gifts, decor, baby care, accessories, strollers, high chairs, nursing/feeding.
"This joint venture was developed with the mass market in mind," said Bill Winsor, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. "Our goal is to deliver an environment where corporate sourcing teams can conduct business more efficiently."
"We support this integrated show concept," said Neil Friedman, president of Toys 'R' Us. "Our buying teams and management can review products together and get more accomplished at one time."
"Delta has participated in the TIA Fall Toy Preview and found Dallas Market Center to be a great venue to meet key decision makers," said Joseph Shamie, president of Delta Children's Products. "Adding baby and juvenile to the product mix will make it even more attractive for our companys diverse product lines."
Echoing Fall Toy Preview's model, PB&J will be a by-appointment-only event that brings together vendors with mass retailers for private meetings as well as networking events. Dallas Market Center will provide meeting rooms, WiFi, special hospitality and other amenities. Dallas enjoys easy access from around the world, low travel costs, award-winning restaurants, and numerous entertainment options.
"TIA launched its Fall Toy Preview in 2007 to fulfill the need for early meetings between many of the largest toy vendors and retailers, but there are strong indications that a similar event is needed for baby and juvenile children's products," said Carter Keithley, TIA president. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to combine our expertise with that of the Dallas Market Center in initiating such a preview event for the baby and juvenile market."
November 29,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on November 30, 2011
The Winter Showtime 2011 has set its schedule of free events for the Dec. 4-7 fabric show in High Point.
Social events kick off Sunday with an opening night "Welcome Home" reception, 5:30-8 p.m. in the Historic Market Square Boiler Room, featuring food, drinks and live music. Participating sponsors include Altizer & Co. Decorative Textiles, American Silk Mills, Circa 1801, Home Fabrics by Wesley Mancini, Home Secrets Textile, Moore & Giles Inc., P. Kaufmann Fabrics, and Valdese Weavers Inc.
Market Square will be sponsor "Suite Libations" each evening, 4-6 p.m.
The Art of Design, SMS 1-844, will host a daily reception, 3-5 p.m. Fat Radish will provide food, along with cocktails.
Showtime attendees will also have the opportunity to attend presentations by Swarovski Elements and Web4Retail.
"Inspirations for Swarovski Elements: Autum/Winter 2012-2013," will be presented by Jane Matteson at 10 a.m., Monday; and at 2 p.m., Tuesday. Swarovski Elements is the premium brand for the finest crystal elements manufactured by Swarovski. The in-house team of highly qualified trend and design experts develops five Swarovski Elements Inspirational Directions for each fashion season. See what the in-depth research and analysis gathered from around the world reveals.
A second educational seminar, "Social Media: Are You in the Game???" will be presented by Web4Retail on Monday at 2 p.m., and again on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Presenter Sev Ritchie invites all for a discussion on the role Internet marketing and social media play in the retail process.
All presentations will take place on the top floor of the Suites at Market Square on the 1-900/1-1000 aisle.
November 29,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Aggregated Content in economic news on November 30, 2011
from http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?z5543418618&z=1250249029
Americans seem to be feeling better about the economy going into the holiday season. The Consumer Confidence Index shot up to 56.0 in November from 40.9 the previous month, the Conference Board reported Tuesday, the highest reading since July.
"Confidence has bounced back to levels last seen during the summer," said Lynn Franco, Director of The Conference Board Consumer Research Center in a statement. Economists were surprised by the sudden rise, and had been expecting a more modest increase to 42.5, according to Briefing.com.
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November 28,
2011 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on November 29, 2011
Medium to high-end case goods manufacturer
Leda Furniture says it has increased their manufacturing staff by 54 percent in the last three months.
While we have seen a modest increase in demand for our residential and office contract line, we are experiencing a tremendous increase in the hospitality sector, said Marco L. Confalone, Leda president.
A surge in hospitality case goods production has Leda scheduling hotel projects well into 2012. Leda attributes the increase to hotels starting to renovate their rooms and to Leda joining with JIS Contract, a sales and marketing specialist to the hospitality sector.
The hotels we are approaching have either lost a domestic vendor and/or are not satisfied with the imported they have tried, Confalone said. Our reputation for providing quality domestically manufactured casegoods and responsive customer service in a timely manner, has allowed us obtain new hospitality customers.
The increase in staff will not only allow Leda to accommodate this increase in production but also allow it to continue providing a quick-ship program for its residential and office contract retailers. We are using this opportunity to increase our presence in the hospitality market and also maintain our commitment to our entire client base," said Confalone.