230 Fifth Avenue Welcomes New Suppliers, Amenities

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 3/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

New York —

The 230 Fifth Avenue New York MarketCenter has attracted a number of new manufacturers for the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market, March 9-13.

Among the new suppliers at 230 Fifth:

• Park B. Smith, Ltd.: bedding, bath and home accessories, Suite 1305

• Microtex: bed, bath and gift items; Lobby 6

• Roomy Home Interiors: eco-friendly furniture and interiors; Suite 1401

• Carnation Home Fashions: bath products and accessories; Suite 1007

• Abhinav International: home textiles; Suite 1705

• Edward Greeman & Co.: bath items; Suite 1111

• Ocean Exim, Inc.: fashion bedding, table linens, tote bags; Suite 616

230 Fifth Ave. will feature a variety of events and amenities during the Market, including:

• HTT Market Kick-Off Party: Sunday, March 8, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., 230 Fifth Penthouse and Roof. (A business card is required for entry.) Hosted by Home Textiles Today.

• Free Massages: Monday and Tuesday, March 9-10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Massages by Galaxy Day Spa & Nails in the Rear Lobby (with a coupon, given at the front lobby registration desk to all buyers with business cards). Tip not included.

• RFID Seminar: Tuesday, March 10 at 11 a.m.- noon and 3 p.m.-4 p.m., in the Rear lobby Buyer’s Lounge

Many large retailers have already converted to RFID on many products, and will be requiring vendors to comply with these standards. To register for the seminar, please call (972) 789-5525.