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NRF: Retailer container traffic expected to be up in July by 1.6%
HTT Staff, July 11, 2012Washington - Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.6% this month versus July 2011, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the holiday season shipping cycle. More
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Global exhibitors headed to Home Textiles Sourcing Expo this month
HTT Staff, July 3, 2012New York - Exhibitor participation is up 10% for the third annual Home Textiles Sourcing Expo taking place at the Javits Center here this month. 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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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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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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Antique Rug Connection a newcomer to High Point Market
HTT Staff, April 9, 2012Chino, Calif. - Antique Rug Connection, a Pakistani producer of upscale handmade area rugs and carpeting, is opening a new permanent showroom at High Point in time for the market this month. 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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Global Home Show returns during market
HTT Staff, February 17, 2012New York - HTT's Global Home Show will take place here March 4-8 in tandem with the New York Home Fashions Market. More
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For the record: Gul Ahmed showroom
HTT Staff, February 14, 2012An item in the Feb. 8 edition of HTT Extra gave an erroneous address for the showroom at which Gul Ahmed will make its New York Home Fashions Market debut. The address is 7 W. 34th St., Suite 822. More
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Gul Ahmed plans NY market debut
HTT Staff, February 8, 2012Karachi, Pakistan - Multi-category home textiles manufacturer Gul Ahmed will make its first appearance at the New York Home Fashions Market next month. 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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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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Texlynx opening India branch
HTT Staff, November 11, 2011Lahore, Pakistan - Texlynx, a global sourcing agency, has hired Manoj Pande to start up a Texlynx India office in Delhi, effective Nov. 15. More
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NRF: Retail Container Traffic to dip in November
HTT Staff, November 8, 2011Washington D.C. - With most holiday season merchandise already en route to store shelves, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports has started to decline, resulting in a softer year-over-year forecast for November by the National Retail Federation. More
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Retail container traffic to rise 2.6% in October
HTT Staff, October 19, 2011Washington - Import cargo traffic in October, typically the peak month of the year, is forecasted to increase 2.6% this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report. More
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Senior Wal-Mart exec to retire
HTT Staff, September 28, 2011Bentonville, Ark. - Eduardo Castro-Wright, who has held several prominent executive roles since joining the company 10 years ago, will retire in July 2012. More
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Azra Imports revamps website
HTT Staff, September 6, 2011Hagerstown, Md. - Azra Imports, which specializes in fine, hand-knotted rugs, has launched its newly designed website at www.azraimports.com. More
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Crate & Barrel takes ecommerce international
HTT Staff, July 14, 2011Chicago - Crate & Barrel has become the latest U.S. retailer to move into international ecommerce, now shipping to more than 90 countries and billing in more than 40 currencies. More
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