Sustainability, supply chain solutions reign at Showtime
At the ITA Showtime market this week, home textiles producers touted solutions to supply chain woes and fabrics that tap into the trends of sustainability and the desire for natural materials.
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Precision Textiles to open Arizona manufacturing plant, distribution center
50,000-square-foot leased facility will serve customers in the Western U.S. PHOENIX, Ariz. – Fabrics supplier Precision Textiles announced it is opening a new 50,000-square foot …
Casper Sleep Inc. to be acquired by Durational Capital Management LLC
NEW YORK – Casper Sleep Inc. announced Monday that is has entered a definitive agreement to be purchased by Durational Capital Management LLC. Casper’s Board …
Terry Seitz’ plans for former Haworth seating plant materialize
Owner of Woodbrook Designs is having just over half the complex demolished and will use the remainder as a warehouse HIGH POINT – Terry Seitz, …
Blog: HOPE Fairs platform offers digital bridge between Vietnam and the rest of the world
Online product catalog helps link manufacturers with prospective customers around the globe HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Earlier this year the Handicraft & Wood …
Blog: What’s all the fuss about Mexico?
TIJUANA, Mexico — The press has lately been relentless in its reporting on supply chain issues as many Asian countries continue with Covid-induced shutdowns, rising …
Blog: Furniture hall of famer Joe Carroll reminisces
From an ever growing list of distribution channels to consumers’ reluctance to recognize the value of home furnishings, Carroll offers his thoughts on all that’s …
Geniemode offers industry technology based sourcing model
HIGH POINT – A new technology based company that sources furniture textiles and apparel from India and surrounding countries is looking to make waves in …
Nice Link launching eco-friendly collection at Showtime
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nice Link Home Furnishings, a maker of upholstery and upholstery fabric, is introducing its first sustainable fabric line as part of its …
Blog: Why you should stop trying to sell outdoor furniture
Back when I first came into the home furnishings industry, something became apparent very quickly: mattress brands and retailers were different from others in the …
