BigResearch finds consumer confidence down one point from October
News | www.hometextilestoday.com | Nov 20, 2009
Worthington, Ohio – In its Consumer Intentions and Actions survey for November, BigResearch found that consumer confidence went down about one point to 29.2% from last month, giving cause for some concern among retailers leading into the holiday season.
http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6708274.html?desc=topstory
New Simmons owner will carry more than $1 billion in debt
News | www.furnituretoday.com | Nov 19, 2009
WILMINGTON, Del. — The soon-to-be parent company of bedding majors Simmons and Serta will have more than $1 billion in long-term debt once Simmons emerges from bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here.
Child’s Play hosts mommy blogger event
News | www.kidstodayonline.com | Nov 19, 2009
Child’s Play Communications, a specialist in reaching moms, recently hosted its second annual Bloggers Brunch, an opportunity for companies to connect directly with leading mom bloggers in an intimate atmosphere, conducive to conversation and personal connections.
Indian Textiles and Apparel market ripe for Foreign Direct Investment
News | www.yarnsandfibers.com | Nov 19, 2009
Textile News - India : Indian Textiles and Apparel market ripe for Foreign Direct Investment: Indian Textiles and Apparel market is currently valued at US$ 40 billion and is growing at 14%, and most of the top global apparel retailers have their scouring network in India like JC Penney, Nautica,
http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/news/index_fullstory.php3?id=20574
U.S. Apparel Retail Sales in October 2009 (Monthly Report)
News | www.emergingtextiles.com | Nov 17, 2009
U.S. Official Statistics. Monthly Same-Store Sales of Major U.S. Chains. Historical Clothing Store Sales - U.S. Apparel Retail Sales in October 2009 (Monthly Report)
http://www.emergingtextiles.com/?q=art&s=091117-us-apparel-retail-sales
Kooches Carpets Joins GoodWeave
News | www.hfbusiness.com | Nov 17, 2009
Luxury rug vendor Kooches Carpets, which provides sophisticated handmade vegetable-dyed carpets, has joined GoodWeave, an independent inspection and monitoring program working to end exploitative child labor in the carpet industry and give educational opportunities to children in South Asia.
2009 Analysis - Yarn Supplies - A Comprehensive Profile of 99 Companies Operating in the UK Market : Research and Markets
News | www.fashionnewspaper.com | Nov 12, 2009
This edition of the Plimsoll Analysis is the most comprehensive review yet of the UK Yarn Supplies industry. With the market due for a prolonged period of consolidation to weed out over capacity and weakened competitors, keeping up with development will be vitally important. Whether you are looking
Swank, Inc. Reports Net Sales and Net Income for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30,
Press Release | www.zibb.com | Nov 10, 2009
John Tulin, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of SWANK, INC. (PINKSHEETS: SNKI), today reported net sales and net income for the Company's third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 was $390,000 or $.07 per
ISS Education Costs Less in 2010
News | www.impressionsmag.com | Nov 9, 2009
With today’s challenging economy, doing smart business is the way to stay in business. To stay on top of trends, refine your technical expertise or expand your shop’s decorating capabilities, join us at the 2010 Imprinted Sportswear Shows for our extensive educational conference program.
http://www.impressionsmag.com/impressions/industry-news/ISS-Education-Costs-352.shtml
Methodology
News | www.casualliving.com | Nov 1, 2009
Casual Living's exclusive Universe Study of the outdoor home furnishings industry provides estimated 2007 and 2008 retail sales totals for outdoor furniture and grills, as well as the percentage and dollar breakdowns by specific products through all distribution channels. It also provides projected
