Anna's Linens Hires Smith

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 2/5/2007 12:00:00 AM

Costa Mesa, Calif. —

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. Smith. She will report to Carie Doll, senior vp, merchandising and marketing.

"We are delighted to add Sheri's experience and wealth of knowledge to our team. This will solidify our merchandising team, and help us on our national expansion plans," said Alan Gladstone, chairman of the 246-store specialty chain.