Textrade names Gruber to head U.S. unit

-- Home Textiles Today, 12/18/2008 1:48:00 PM

Mumbai, India -- Indian home textiles manufacturer Textrade International has named Jenny Gruber president of its new U.S. operation based in New York.

Her appointment is part of Textrade’s effort to build its U.S. presence. She will oversee merchandising, product development, brand development, sales, marketing, production and sourcing for the U.S. arm.

Textrade manufactures fashion and basic bedding, sleep pillows, dec pillows, mattress pads, mattresses, curtains, table linens, throws, bath mats and towels.

Prior to joining the company, Gruber held executive positions with Living InStyle, Evandale, Lois Hornick, and Ex-Cell Home Fashions.