Update: Fortunoff files Chapter 11
Fortunoff, a shopping institution on Long Island for decades, said this morning it has filed for bankruptcy protection and agreed to be acquired by the owners of Lord & Taylor, the second change in ownership for the Westbury-based home furnishing and jewelry chain in two years.
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Twin-Star International announces 10-year limited warranty
Twin-Star International will offer a 10-year limited warranty on its line of ClassicFlame Electric Fireplace inserts in order to further solidify its brand leadership position, customer confidence and loyalty overall.
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Ultrafabrics promotes Wyckoff
Ultrafabrics has promoted Paul Wyckoff to vice president of sales.
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Pacific Casual adds sales executive
Pacific Casual, LLC, has appointed Archie Paroongsup as sales executive. He will report to Peter Schultz, national sales manager.
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Patio Enclosures names new sunroom dealer
Patio Enclosures, Inc., North America’s largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms, has a new dealership agreement with Malibu Sunrooms and Outdoor Living, formerly Hostetlers, to serve the Southeast Nebraska and Western Iowa communities.
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Manufacturers and retailers: Feedback wanted
Chinese blizzard affecting U.S. business
We at Casual Living have been fielding some telephone calls regarding the snow and ice storms that have been plaguing Guangzhou, China, and surrounding cities this month.
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Fabric Showcase: Warm colors, lively prints
Trends for performance fabrics in 2008 range from spicy to classic as suppliers turn style up a notch for the outdoors.
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From Home Accents Today - Formal fixtures
Dressed to impress, ornately designed chandeliers and pendants debut in Dallas. Whether garbed in rich finishes of silver and gold or dripping in polished crystal, these offerings are suited up in finery fit for royalty.
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