Home Textiles Today - February 5, 2007

Anna's Linens has appointed Sheri Smith to senior buyer of decorative accessories, tabletop, kitchen, area rugs and slipcovers, effective Feb. 1. Smith comes to Anna's Linens with an extensive home textiles background both in buying and manufacturing. Her past employers include Macy's, Home Front, and Park B.

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