International Developments
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Springs 1Q in the black despite slack sales
HTT Staff, May 15, 2012Sao Paulo, Brazil - Profit and gross margin rose during the first quarter for Springs Global, but stronger sales in the company's home country weren't enough to offset continued sales declines in the North American market. -
Showtime debuts new intl pavilions
HTT Staff, May 11, 2012High Point, N.C. - Next month's Showtime fabric show here next month will feature three new international pavilions with 21 companies from Turkey, Taiwan and China making their U.S. show debuts. -
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. -
Iconix, Reliance launch Iconix India
HTT Staff, May 8, 2012New York -- Iconix Brand Group Inc. and Reliance Brands Limited have finalized the formation of their joint venture company in India - Iconix India. -
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. -
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. -
India lifts ban on cotton exports, China demand still strong
Home Textiles Today Staff, May 1, 2012New Delhi - India's trade minister yesterday lifted a month-old ban on the export of cotton yesterday, according to several news sources. -
Kumar promoted at Welpsun
HTT Staff, April 24, 2012Mumbai - Ratnesh Kumar has been promoted to senior vice president - global marketing for bedding at Welspun India. -
Wal-Mart wrestles with blowback from bribery probe
HTT Staff, April 23, 2012Bentonville, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stock was down nearly 5% at mid-day, a reaction to a New York Times investigative report yesterday that alleged Wal-Mart engaged in bribery to fuel its expansion in Mexico, potentially violating the U.S.'s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. -
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.