Press Releases

  • Laura Ashley to License Medical Apparel

    Thursday, June 17, 2010
    Ft. Mill, S.C. (June 3, 2010) -- Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today that licensing rights have been granted to Life Uniform, the country’s largest retailer of health care apparel.
  • LAURA ASHLEY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOMERSET TOILETRY COMPANY

    Wednesday, May 12, 2010
    Laura Ashley, Inc. has signed a license with The Somerset Toiletry Company, Ltd to manufacture and distribute a range of beautifully scented soaps and toiletries for the bath, body, kitchen and garden.
  • FIRST LAURA ASHLEY SEWING MACHINE ANNOUNCED

    Friday, April 23, 2010
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today the first sewing machine to be manufactured under the Laura Ashley brand name. Designed, manufactured and distributed by top sewing innovator Brother International Corporation, the Laura Ashley® Limited Edition NX-2000 is a multifunction sewing and quilting machine rich with features and built-in stitches. The NX-2000 will be available for purchase in June 2010 at Authorized Brother Innov-ís Dealers throughout the United States.
  • Laura Ashley Presents Awards to Outstanding Licensees

    Tuesday, March 30, 2010
    Laura Ashley, Inc. -- one the world’s leading brand names in fashion and home furnishings -- recently presented performance awards to outstanding licensees during its annual licensing meeting held recently in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Laura Ashley Appoints New President

    Thursday, October 01, 2009
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today Kwan C Ng has been named president of the company and will oversee the licensing operations and business strategy for North and South America. He officially takes office on October 1. Ng replaces Lawrence Chai who retires on September 30.
  • Laura Ashley Launches Quilting Fabric Collection at Fall 2009 International Quilt Market

    Thursday, August 27, 2009
    Quilting Treasures is pleased to announce a partnership with Laura Ashley®, a company best known for its romantic, English-inspired home décor, fashion and accessories.
  • Laura Ashley to Launch New Line of Luggage

    Tuesday, July 28, 2009
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announces licensing rights have been granted to Delsey Luggage, Inc. to manufacture a collection of luggage.
  • Laura Ashley to Launch Scrapbooking Line

    Friday, June 26, 2009
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announces licensing rights have been granted to Trimcraft to manufacture a collection of scrapbooking products including printed-paper, coordinating embellishments and tools.
  • Laura Ashley Introduces Permanent Botanicals at High Point Market

    Friday, April 10, 2009
    Expanding on the success of its home furnishings and accessories brand, Laura Ashley, Inc. has added permanent botanicals to its product lineup.
  • Laura Ashley Inks Deal with Mead

    Tuesday, January 13, 2009
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announces licensing rights have been granted to MeadWestvaco Corporation to manufacture a collection of calendars and home office products.
  • Laura Ashley Inks Licensing Deal For South America

    Wednesday, January 07, 2009
    Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today licensing rights have been granted to Brazilian textile manufacturer, Artelassê Indústria e Comércio Ltda., to produce and distribute a collection of fashion bedding and bath products and table linens in select Latin American countries.