Europe
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Balta's ceo moves on
HTT Staff, June 15, 2012Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium - Rug and flooring manufacturer Balta Group said ceo Jules Noten will leave the company July 31 to pursue another opportunity. While the company searches for a successor, cfo Carl Verstraelen will also take on the chief executive's duties. More
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NYIGF's Artisan Resource to debut this summer
HTT Staff, June 11, 2012White Plains, N.Y. - The new Artisan Resource section at the New York International Gift Fair this summer has so far signed up 62 companies from 18 countries. More
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Pindler & Pindler adds linen fabrics from the Richard Frinier Collection for Sunbrella
HTT Staff, June 11, 2012Moorpark, Calif. - Pindler & Pindler, an international fabrics and trim resource for the interior design trade, has added an exclusive line of European-inspired fabrics from the Richard Frinier Collection for Sunbrella. More
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MSLO taps Bukawyn to head global licensing
HTT Staff, June 4, 2012New York - As it looks to expand its brand presence beyond North America, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. has hired Ann Casey Bukawyn as executive vice president, global licensing. More
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Heimtextil 2013 almost fully booked
HTT Staff, May 31, 2012Frankfurt, Germany - The Heimtextil international home textiles fair is nearly booked up, with participation from both new exhibitors as well as companies returning after an absence, according to show organizer Messe Frankfurt. More
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Proposte sees upswing in U.S. visitors
HTT Staff, May 25, 2012Cernobbio, Italy - The 20th edition of Proposte held earlier this month experienced a 14.5% increase in visitors from the United States. More
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Sander creates new performance fabric lines for hospitality
HTT Staff, May 9, 2012Sint-Niklaas, Belgium - High-end fabric supplier to the hospitality market Sander International NV is launching a broad variety of new products employing "Diolen Safe" yarn qualities. More
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NRF: Retailer container traffic increases expected through Back-to-School season
HTT Staff, May 8, 2012Washington - While May will be a flat month compared to a year ago, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see solid year-over-year increases through this summer and the back-to-school season. More
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Z Gallerie partners with International Checkout to sell overseas
Alex Lemonde-Gray, May 7, 2012Van Nuys, Calif. - Home accents retailer Z Gallerie has partnered with International Checkout to handle the retailer's overseas operations including shipping, customer service and returns, the companies said. More
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RJM Licensing signs British artist Madeleine Floyd
HTT Staff, April 23, 2012Mahwah, N.J. - RJM Licensing has been named licensing agent in the US and Canada for British artist Madeleine Floyd and will pursue category expansions into kitchen textiles, fabric, stationery, pet products and home décor. More
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Safavieh acquires Belgian warehouse, plans furniture launch in Europe
HTT Staff, April 19, 2012Port Washington, N.Y. - Safavieh has acquired a warehouse in Belgium, its first on the continent, with an eye to expanding overseas growth. More
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OW Hospitality appoints Young to head global sales
HTT Staff, April 2, 2012London - OW Hospitality, the hospitality carpeting arm of the Oriental Weavers Group, has named Jonathan Young its director of global sales, tasked with leading sales worldwide as part of the company's expansion strategy. More
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Proposte readies 20th edition
HTT Staff, March 28, 2012Milan, Italy - Proposte, the trade show for European fabrics, will host its 20th fair May 8-10 at Villa Erba, Cernobbio. More
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Heimtextil goes to work on trends
HTT Staff, March 14, 2012Frankfurt, Germany - Heimtextil, the largest international home textiles trade fair, has selected the designers for its new Trendtable, which will put together trends for the 2013/14 season. More
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GLM to create artisan sourcing show-in-show
HTT Staff, January 31, 2012New York - New York International Gift Fair organizer GLM will launch an artisan production sourcing event for U.S.-based importers, direct import retailers and Called Artisan Resource, the event will run from Aug. 20-22 during the NYIGF. However, buyers will be separately credentialed. More
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Proposte readies for 20th show
HTT Staff, January 31, 2012Milan - Proposte will celebrate its 20th anniversary during its upcoming show for fabrics and curtains at Villa Erba from May 9-10. More
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Sam's Club ceo exits, other execs promoted
HTT Staff, January 20, 2012Bentonville, Ark. - Sam's Club president and ceo Brian Cornell has informed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that he and his wife plan to move back to the Northeast for family reasons. With his departure, Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is being promoted into the position, effective Feb. 1. More
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Stylesight to present at Munich Fabric Start
HTT Staff, January 18, 2012New York -- Stylesight.com, a global content and technology provider for the style, fashion and design industry, will present two trend seminars during Munich Fabric Start, which takes place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at The Munich Order Center in Munich, Germany. More
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Wal-Mart taps CBS exec to head ecommerce
HTT Staff, January 17, 2012San Bruno, Calif. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Neil Ashe the new president and ceo of the company's global ecommerce business. More
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Euro zone woes impact Heimtextil attendance
HTT Staff, January 17, 2012Franfurt, Germany - The number of visitors to this month's Heimtextil trade fair here fell 5% to 70,000, according to the Society for the Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics, which audits attendance. More
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