Arlee bolsters product development efforts

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 9/19/2002 11:04:00 AM

New York — The Arlee Group announced today the appointment of Robert Panko as vp in charge of product development.

Panko, who most recently was a brand manager for Martha Stewart Living, works directly with Marsha Caparelli, senior vp of design, and is also involved in all of the company's current product lines, including decorative pillows, soft window coverings, table linens and throws.

In addition to his tenure at Martha Stewart, Panko has also worked for now defunct retailer Abraham & Strauss and Bloomingdale's By Mail.