Resist a Pest


2233 Mon, 02/02/2009 - 6:30pm

As long as there are bed bugs, there won’t be any recession for Protect-A-Bed, according to the Northbrook, Ill.-based manufacturer.
Protect-A-Bed manufactures mattress protectors that create a sleep zone free of bed bugs, moisture and allergens. The products use the company’s proprietary AllerZip with Bug Lock, a patented secure seal with a three-sided zipper system, which, Protect-A-Bed claimed in a company statement, creates “a healthy and comfortable sleep environment.”

Model for Growth


2233 Fri, 11/14/2008 - 12:48pm

Over the past eight years, JLA Home has risen to become a supplier for a variety of home textiles by way of a unique business model.
The company sources products by linking manufacturers in China that specialize in certain aspects of textiles production with each other, and then with its customers. According to Edmund Jin, chief executive officer of JLA, this is the most efficient manufacturing model for the industry—as opposed to having one manufacturer that provides yarn spinning, dyeing and then production of a variety of items, all under one roof.

Venus Rising


2233 Fri, 11/07/2008 - 4:03pm

By Allison Zisko
After making inroads in the hospitality segment for the past six years, Venus Home is targeting the upscale textiles market, a move made possible by the recent acquisition of the Candice Olson bath license.
This program encompasses bath towels, shower curtains, bath rugs and accessories featuring Olson’s sophisticated yet accessible designs. It “allows Venus to present itself better to upper-end retailers,” said Shiv Shankaran, general manager. “We’re trying to step it up now.”

Croscill’s Path


2233 Mon, 07/07/2008 - 12:42pm

By David Gill
NEW YORK–With a reconfigured Office of the President, Croscill is looking ahead to a challenging period in its history.
The company has placed Carl Legreca, who now carries the title president of Croscill Inc., in charge of all three of its product divisions. He retains his previous responsibility as head of the bath-products division, and this move puts him over both the bedding and window-products divisions as well.

Product of a New Environment


2233 Wed, 05/14/2008 - 3:04pm

By David Gill
NEW YORK–Nearly a year after its return to the home products scene, the Portico brand has made two significant moves.

Designs on Luxury


2233 Thu, 04/17/2008 - 2:41pm

By David Gill
NEW YORK–Bloomingdale’s bedding department offers a variety of brands and collections that appeal to those who enjoy—and aspire to—a luxury lifestyle.
The major bedding designer brands including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan are all well represented in the bedding area. Also to be found are collections from Barbara Barry, Michael Kors, Court of Versailles, Waterford Linens, Sferra Bros., Peacock Alley and Hudson Park. Thread counts of 400 to 500 on sheets are the norm rather than the exception.

It’s in the Bag


2233 Fri, 04/04/2008 - 2:31pm

By David Gill
NEW YORK–A look inside locations of three major midmarket department-store chains—J.C. Penney, Kohl’s and Sears—shows that all three are making an effort to emphasize their offerings in bagged bed ensembles.

Study: Growth’s Only Natural for Organic Items


2233 Wed, 01/23/2008 - 4:19pm

NEW YORK–The market for organic and environmentally friendly home textiles products has been skyrocketing, and will continue to blaze an upward track for the next few years.
This is the main conclusion from a new research study on the category. Prepared by Specialists in Business Information (SBI), the report said U.S. sales of organic and eco-friendly home textiles will rise by 40 percent from 2007 to 2010, and that globally, sales will reach $6.8 billion in 2010, more than six times as much as they were in 2007.

Testing


2233 Thu, 12/13/2007 - 7:14pm

Does this work?

Survey: Holidays Could Be Happy for the Industry


2233 Thu, 12/06/2007 - 1:01pm

By Christine Bockelman
NEW YORK-- It may seem early for Christmas tree skirts and other holiday textiles, but according to the National Retail Federation's 2007 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch US, 40.3 percent of shoppers began their holiday shopping before Halloween this year.