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The article reports that the children's accessories brand Livette la Suissette will create a collection with the interior decoration brand store Le Monde sauvage in Paris.

The article discusses Sylvie Thiriez, a French home textile company, focusing on the expansion of its business network with the opening of ten new of its stores. Topics mentioned in the article include details on the company's finances between 2011 and 2012, its expansion in to the Spanish market, and sales prospects for 2013.

This article discusses an increase in sales in the curtains and drapery industry despite higher prices in 2011.

This article discusses the home textile industry and how the increasing quality of products on the market as well as anti-cold designs increased sales during the discount period in France.

The article discusses and evaluates "Paris Déco Off" (Pdo), major French trade fair for interior design that was held in Paris, France on January 19-23, 2012. Brands mentioned include Pierre Frey, Rubelli, and Nobilis, and topics include attendance, trends and currents in interior decoration, and other peculiarities of the event.

The article offers information on attendance at the January 2012 edition of Paris Déco Off (interior decoration fair), with the author citing the figure of 13,000 visitors.

The article reports that the comforter manufacturers Dodo received the Carrefour company Développement durable award.

The article discusses curtains for the 2012 home furnishings industry season.

The article discusses blanket designs for the 2012 home furnishings season.

The article reports that the 2012 season in bedding promises ecologically responsible quilts.

The article offers news as of December 6, 2011 on the French curtain and furniture textile producer Linder. To expand the services for its customers the company has created a website that is tailored exclusively to the retail professionals, who make 30% of its total consumer group. The website allows to maintain a permanent connection between the producer and the buyers.

The article discusses duvets and the duvet industry in France, focusing on bedding product's enduring popularity and strong sales of high end duvets from customers who prefer to invest a little more money into a well made and long-lasting product. Other topics mentioned include megastores receiving the lion's share of the market in duvet sales; the French company Drouault, makers of the finest quality duvets; and pillows sales in 2011.

The article discusses the French the French duvet and pillow manufacturer Abeil, focusing on its new owner, German businessman Thomas Busskamp also the owner of the German company EuroComfort. Topics mentioned include the troubled financial history of Abeil; the strategic planning instituted by Busskamp for growth in the French market; and the expansion of Abeil's business into areas such as northern Europe.

The article discusses the decline in sales of blankets in France in the first quarter of 2011.

The article discusses the newly released collection of French draperies maker Gardisette. The company's new collection with art déco designs that are both contemporary and more decorative. Topics mentioned include the company's purchase by German furniture textiles company Jab Anstoetz, their distributor Subdéco, and the company's products including textiles for drapes, curtains, and chairs.

The article offers news as of March 29, 2011 on the French home-and-garden design company La Camif. The company is installing a new display in Niort, France, which is its original retail location. A new concept is employed with the incorporation of green spaces on a large territory displaying the products according to the season. The exhibition is dedicated to the sustainable development presenting a variety of environmentally-friendly products.

The article discusses British upholstery fabric specialist Sanderson, which is opening a new retail location in Paris, France.

The article discusses the state of the French curtain market in 2010. Sales statistics for retail stores of varying size, such as Conforama, Heytens, and L'Atelier du Rideau, help illustrate the slow sales in the market. However, made-to-order and high-end draperies are still selling relatively well.

The article discusses mixed results in 2011 for the traditional after-Christmas Blanc season or sales of household linens in France. Sales statistics are presented for specialty firms such as Descamps, Blanc des Vosges, and la Maison d'Ariane. during the sales, items with value added features sold particularly well.

The article discusses the Paris Déco Off interior decor trade show held in Paris, France, from January 20 to 24 2011.

The article discusses and evaluates plans by German textile manufacturer Jab Anstoetz to increase its presence within the French textile market, through its local subsidiary Créations Jab. In particular, it discusses the history of the iconic German company and it evaluates its products. The author includes comments by Christophe Bringuier, former commercial director of the French subsidiary.

The article discusses the opening of L'Atelier cuisinier and Influences de Geneviève Lethu, two new chains by French retailer Geneviève Lethu. Topics mentioned include the opening of the kitchen supplies and accessories store, L'Atelier cuisinier, the concept of the Influences de Geneviève Lethu chain, and foreign expansion outside of France including Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.

This article discusses the opening of two new retail stores by the luxury home linens company Linvosges.

This article discusses the carpet showroom "Domotex" and its plans for its 2011 trade show.

This article discusses the home furnishings showroom "Maison & Object" and their trade show in 2011.

This article discusses the trends in the design and construction of wall to wall carpeting in 2011.

This article discusses murals as a home furnishing and the industry's attempt to increase the demand for its product from a younger generation.

This article discusses the trends in the design and construction of shower curtains in 2011.

This article discusses the design and construction of bedding covers in 2011 by different bedding companies in the industry.

This article discusses the replacement of cotton with a poly-cotton fiber by bedding manufacturers due to the increase in the price of the cotton raw material.

This article discusses the increase in the decorative and stylistic aspects of bedding design.

This article discusses the sale of Conforama to the South-African company Steinhoff International.

This article discusses the desire of the Mdl Groupe to purchase Descamps.

The article discusses the rumors on the possible acquisition of French retail giant Conforama by a variety of groups, including Permira.

The article discusses the Oriental carpet distributor Diacasan, based in France, and its new luxury brand Ary Guss, which combines Nepalese craft with French design. Topics include the new brand's participation in the Domotex carpet trade show, the use and development of innovative materials, and Diacasan's export sales.

The article discusses trends and currents in the conception and design of blankets, with particular focus given to the relative resilience of the product in the face of the financial crisis. Companies mentioned include Françoise Saget, Linvosges, and La maison d'arianne, and people cited include Jean-Pierre Moreau, Alain Couble, and Jean-Louis Brun.

The article discusses and evaluates plans by Astrance Capital, the new owner of French brand Descamps, to revamp the brand's image, and more importantly, to expand its reach and business network. Attention is given to the signature of a partnership between Astrance Capital and Italian group Zucchi, and to the development of marketing techniques, and of logistical platforms. The author includes comments by Joël Benillouche.

The article discusses the diversification strategy chosen by Swiss upholstery giant Christian Fischbacher. Topics include brands distributed by the company, such as the Austrian Camato and the Scottish Voyage Décoration, trade fairs that the company participates in such as Maison & Objet in Paris, France, and other promotional campaigns.

The article discusses the Swedish furniture giant IKEA and its first-ever release of financial information for the fiscal year of 2008 and 2009. The company asserts that it is not interested in entering the stock market and only released its statements to satisfy the press. The article looks at production, price reductions, and employee statistics for IKEA.

The article discusses the recent success and expansion of Anne de Solène, leading French bedding brand, at the aftermath of the inauguration of a third flagship store in the prestigious Parisian suburb of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Comments by chairman Xavier Duprez are included, as well as data on the sales and revenues of the company.

The article discusses the textiles trade show Mood in Brussels, Belgium from September 14 to 16 2010, focusing on the wide presence of natural fabrics demonstrations at the show. Topics mentioned include organizer of Mood Patrick Geysels, the success of the Mood trade show in terms of visitors and purchases made, and the Belgian natural fabrics and textile company Neckebroek.

The article discusses the French quilt and linen manufacturers Dodo, focusing on their attention to quality, style, and service in order to compete with imported brands. Topics mentioned include recovering from the financial crisis of 200p, Dodo's managers Didier Hannaux and Marc Cerf, and the company's improved production capacity thanks to its modernized production facility in Saint-Avold, France.

This article discusses the bedding manufacturing industry and the help that it got during the 2009-2010 winter due to extremely cold temperatures.

This article discusses the "Institut français de la mode" and their projections that the sale of duvets declined by a total of 7% between July 2009 and June 2010.

This article discusses the lack of larger brand names at the trade show attended by "Meuble Paris" and "Maison & Object" and the impact that it had on their sales.

This article discusses the purchase of the discount items chain La Foir'Fouille by the investment fund Qualium Investissement, a subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts.

This article discusses the second meeting of editors of decorative Paris textiles which will be held in January 2011 in Paris, France.