Aug 10, 2010

New and Expanded Suites at 7 W this week

New York, NY — 7 W New York is happy to welcome a group of exceptional new tenants and to announce the expansion of several popular suites just in time for market, August 13 – 19, 2010. The building at 7 W 34th Street, already offers an extremely varied range of gift, tabletop, home textiles, fashion accessories and art. With the thirteen new and expanded suites, products range from artisanal linens and tableware, to fashion-forward textiles like the new Trina Turk collection for Peking Handicraft or the Jessica McClintock Home for Pacific Coast Home Furnishings. In addition, with new tenants such as the Adams & Hartford showroom exhibiting lighting by Candice Olson for AF lighting, as well as artwork, 7 W truly is a “finishing touch” resource for the design community.

According to Su Hilty, 7 W New York vp of marketing, “We are so proud that our building continues to attract such distinguished tenants and that our existing showrooms are expanding their spaces and ranges. The products that they will show complement and enhance 7 W’s already varied array of offerings. Buyers at this summer’s market will find more resources than ever.”

New and newly expanded companies who are gearing up for the market include (from top floor to bottom):

Two Lumps of Sugar (939) – These creators of cleverly patterned melamine and tempered glass tableware, kitchen accessories, baby, picnic and numerous storage and travel pieces employ artists and expert technicians with over 33 years experience. Currently featuring all copyrighted patterns and patents for exclusivity, each with its own special story, there’s no end in sight to the interest this line generates in the market. The patterns range from the stylishly chic to the tongue-in-cheek. There are trendy, classic, sophisticated, down-home country and child-oriented themes in color palettes equally as broad and exciting. Attendees are invited to a “Life is Phenomical” party in celebration of the new space during 7 W’s Monday night party from 4-8 p.m.

Kimaya USA (928) – For over 25 years, Kimaya has been the go-to source for new and exciting brands of watches, private-label development and fresh promotional opportunities. Kimaya also has a full line of perfumes, electronics and promotional items. Avisha Uttamchandani, president of Kimaya, comments, “We are excited to have a showroom at 7 W, a convenient location with superior service. This allows us to showcase the full extent of our abilities and to raise our service to an even higher level.” Kimaya customers will also benefit from the company’s factory-direct sourcing and pricing. www.kimayausa.com

Bellino Fine Linen (922) – To celebrate the launch of their new collection and new showroom, Bellino will be serving fine Italian wine and cheese during the 7 W Monday night party. A long-standing and powerful brand in the luxury linens arena, they provide exquisite luxury linens for the bed, bath and table. All Bellino linens are made of 100% Egyptian long staple cotton and everything is manufactured under strict quality control in company-owned factories by artisans with generations of experience. From 300 – 600-thread count to Sateen to high thread count percales and jacquards, as well as fine Irish linen, Bellino offers an extensive range of products to suit the needs of the most distinguished buyer. According to Vice President Gianni Romagnolo, “We are very happy to open our new showroom at 7 W and we are sure that it will help us to develop a lot of new business contacts and brand awareness.” www.bellinofinelinens.com

AA Importing (Suite 917) – The “complete home décor” resource remarks, “We are very excited about our expanded showroom and the great products we will have to offer. We love being a part of 7 W New York.” From 4-8 pm on the Monday of the market, attendees who go see AA Importing’s art-inspired collection can enter to win a $500 merchandise credit while they enjoy vintage wines and hors d’oeuvres. www.aaimporting.com

Peking Handicraft (912) – This international manufacturer and wholesaler of quality handcrafted products for the home specializes in textiles, decorative accessories and giftware. Peking’s expansive linen collection includes both decorative and functional pieces such as aprons, tablecloths, kitchen and guest towels. The Trina Turk Residential Collection for Peking Handicraft features the signature prints of this much-beloved American fashion designer. http://pkhc.com

SARO (900) – As purveyors of fine decorative linens and accent pieces for the home, Saro’s expanded showroom serves as the cornerstone of their commitment to the New York market. Focusing on table dressing as a sensual artistic expression, Saro releases new merchandise twice a year. Attendees can help Saro fête their recent expansion with margaritas and appetizers during 7 W’s Monday night party from 4-8 pm. www.saro.com

Red Vanilla (731) – Inspired by the “art of entertainment,” this home décor specialist is now a permanent suite at 7 W. A great resource for party and “hosting” items, Red Vanilla offers a variety of dinnerware options, kitchen accessories, serving trolleys and bar, wine and cheese accessories. www.redvanilla.com

Pacific Coast Home (539) – Pacific Coast Home Furnishings, Inc. (PCHF) is home to Sherry Kline Home Fashions, Austin Horn Collection, the ultimate bedding linen brand: Jessica McClintock Romantic Home, as well as Jessica McClintock sophisticated baby brands. For over two decades, PCHF has prided itself with carrying product lines widely recognized in the market for exceptional quality and fashionable aesthetic beauty. The company’s products cater to all areas of home and include bedding, window treatments, bath accessories, embellished towels as well as solid towels, baby’s bedding and accessories as well as coordinating accessories such as, ottomans, lamps, shades and more. www.pacificcoasthomefurnishings.com

InterDesign (504) – A dynamic force in the international housewares and home fashion industry, this 36-year-old Ohio-based company enjoys relationships with fine retailers around the world. The InterDesign creative staff has worked overtime with over 200 new item introductions scheduled this year. With their core categories of softlines, tabletop and housewares, this newly expanded showroom will meet the needs of InterDesign’s rapidly expanding New York market traffic. The company will be serving wine and hors d’oeuvres during 7 W’s Monday night party as well as on Saturday, August 14th from 5-7pm. www.interdesigninc.com

Phoenix Home Fashions (500) – A direct Chinese manufacturer of quality home fashion accessories, including comforter sets, beds in bag, sheet sets, decorative pillows and throws, Phoenix Home Fashions is excited to open their newly expanded suite this market. President Jimmy Wu remarks, “We will be able to showcase even more of our great lines. Also, with the additional space, we can take advantage of new opportunities with our innovative decorative pillow designs and throws.” 


Robely (423) – Expanding their presence in 7 W to just over 5600 sq ft, merchandise from this 45 year old Canadian company is known for its versatility and diversity, superior quality and great value. Robely’s collection of fashion-forward kitchen, bath and organizing accessories includes brands such as Aquatico, Bianco Nero, Elegance Spa, Royal Oak and their own AQ label. They also specialize in custom and made-to-order items, with the expertise to nurture their clients’ dreams into reality. Bringing new and exciting ideas and inspirations to the North American market, the enlarged Robely showroom is a must-see space during market week. www.robely.com

ARC International/Cardinal International (300) – The subsidiary of ARC International, Cardinal International exclusively serves the North American food service and hospitality industry. Their portfolio includes four tabletop brands specially designed for serving the food service industry requirements for strength and durability: Chef & Sommelier (premier dinnerware and glassware); Arcoroc (dinnerware and glassware, famous for its strength and durability); F&D (crystalline stem and barware) and Elemental (popularly sized and shaped commodity glassware). The company’s newly expanded showroom will present each line in a way that will help food service buyers create their own unique tabletop. www.cardinalfoodservice.com

Adams & Hartford (C110) – Adams & Hartford’s product lines include AF Lighting with Candice Olson, Yunker Enterprises International Art Line, and Gallery Graphics. Adams & Hartford boasts an outstanding selection of over 8,000 images and 55 topics of art, with new images released every month. They also offer a variety of stationery lines and gift products. Adams & Hartford will be hosting a special reception for AF Lighting, also featuring children’s art and a tasting of their gourmet food lines from 4-8 pm during 7 W’s opening night party. http://adams-hartfordartandgifts.com

For more exhibitor listings as well as complete and updated information about 7 W New York, visit www.7wnewyork.com. You can also find 7 W on Facebook and Foursquare and follow them on Twitter.

7 W NEW YORK™ is a wholesale mart building, catering to the buyers of Home Décor, Table Top, Giftware, Textiles, Decorative Accessories, Fine Arts and related industries. Its daily hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm with extended hours during special market weeks.  7 W New York is a trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI).

MMPI is the world’s leading owner and operator of showroom buildings and trade show facilities, bringing buyers and sellers together in more than 300 market events, trade and consumer shows and conferences each year.  

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the Boston Design Center in Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington D.C.

VORNADO REALTY TRUST, owners of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.

Home Textiles Market Week is a registered trademark of GLM.