Players Scorecard

Appointments and personnel changes since spring market (as of September 30)

Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 10/7/2002 12:00:00 AM

Date following the entry indicates the issue of HTT that the entry appeared in.

Albert, Herman "Hy" dead at 79, Spectrum Fabrics, 6/24/02.

Angelites, Christiana named manager, licensed product design, Waverly Lifestyle Group, F. Schumacher & Co., 8/26/02.

Arthur, Cornelia named import assistant, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Barbieri, Dana named stylist, utility bedding, Pillowtex Corp., 7/15/02.

Barker, Donna named dmm, softlines, Belk, 5/20/02.

Battino, Steve named operations manager, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Bay, Charles dead at 82, Eiderdown Studio; Charles Bay Linens, 7/8/02.

Beadle, John named national sales manager, Sublistatic International , 8/12/02.

Beard, Jeff named dmm, hardlines, Belk, 5/20/02.

Belak, Sam named vp, sales, Northeast, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 8/12/02.

Bennie, Susan named director, design, licensed product, Waverly Lifestyle Group, 8/26/02.

Bernstein, Philip dead at 95, Crown Crafts, 8/5/02.

Besser, Grant named vp, international commercial marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, 7/22/02.

Best, Allen named master scheduler, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Birk, Leslie named vp, director of sales, The Rug Market Co., 7/22/02.

Blankshine, Scott named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Blanton, Ray left as head of softlines merchandising operations, department stores, Value City Department Stores, 9/30/02.

Bowles, Todd named vp, merchandising and styling, Costa Blanca, 5/27/02.

Brady, Julie added product development duties to vp post, Croscill, 9/2/02.

Bramlage, Linda named vp, visual and store planning, The Bon Marché, Federated Department Stores, 9/16/02.

Branham, Rita named vp, merchandise support, Dollar General, 9/30/02.

Brodie, Judith named assistant vp, marketing administration, Cone Jacquards, Cone Mills Corp., 5/20/02.

Brodin, Per named vp, corporate accounting and reporting, May Department Stores Co., 6/24/02.

Budd, John named executive vp, chief marketing officer, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Buffington, Melissa named senior vp, human development and planning, Dollar General, 9/30/02.

Buhler, Elizabeth left as vp, sales, Christofle Silver, 8/5/02.

Burnim, Roger named national sales manager, Heritage House, 5/13/02.

Byers, David left as vp, design, Weave, 7/29/02.

Cacella, Dan left as senior vp, sales and marketing, Sure Fit, 8/26/02.

Carlisle, Kevin named a vp of sales, Springs Industries, 5/20/02.

Castagna, Vanessa named executive vp , JCPenney, 7/15/02; named chairman and ceo, stores, catalog and Internet, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Castella, Steve named senior product development manager, window coverings, JCPenney, 7/22/02.

Cavanaugh, John named vp, marketing and sales, Sunshine Mills, 9/16/02.

Chaudry, Zarrin named manager, MIS/EDI, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Chilton, Jeff named sales manager, institutional sales, pillows and pads, Pillowtex Corp., 7/15/02.

Chinni, Charles named executive vp, home, fine jewelry and family footwear, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Chirchick, Steve named independent sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 4/29/02.

Ciaccio, Maureen named regional sales manager, West, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Clark, David named senior vp, human resources, Federated Department Stores, 9/2/02.

Collins, Dale named national sales manager, The Rug Market Co., 7/22/02.

Coriano, Jazmine named head of accounts receivable, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Coughlin, Tom named president and ceo, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

Culhane, Michael named vp, controller, Filene's, May Department Stores Co., 6/24/02.

Cushman, Harry named executive vp, sales, Clarence House, P. Kaufmann Inc., 6/24/02.

Cwirko, Kathleen resigned as senior vp, marketing, WestPoint Stevens, 5/6/02; named vp, sales, national accounts, Mohawk Home, 5/6/02.

Davis, Tony named vp, transportation, Dollar General, 9/30/02.

DeCarlo, Damian named manager, infant sales and marketing, in addition to current role as Southwest regional sales manager, Charles D. Owen Mfg., 8/26/02.

Degomes, Tony retired as vp, new business development, Quaker Fabrics, 4/29/02.

Delk, Mary named president, merchandising and marketing, Belk, 5/20/02.

Delsack, Sheldon named senior vp, sales, Robert Allen Group, 7/29/02.

Dick, Melvin named executive vp, cfo, Coldwater Creek, 6/10/02.

Dillman, Linda named senior vp, international systems development, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

DiPrima, Doug named senior vp/gmm, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, intimate apparel and decorative home, Parisian, Saks Inc., 7/22/02.

Domino, Cindy left as buyer, fashion bedding and luxury linens, Strouds, 6/24/02.

Dyson, Jim named product development manager, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Easton, James named vp, products, Colonial Williamsburg Co., 6/10/02.

Edie, Bud named vp, sales and marketing, Homefires, 6/10/02.

Eskenasi, Peggy named president, private brand and product development, Saks Department Stores Group, Saks Inc., 9/30/02.

Fahey, Anne named vp, merchandise, full-line stores, Strouds, 6/10/02.

Falcon, Steve had position of regional vp, Super Centers eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Farris, Kerry named vp, operations, Revere Mills Inc., 7/8/02.

Faudar, Bally left as vp, sales, decorative pillows, Ex-Cell Home Fashions, 8/5/02; named director, sales, Michele Sinai Inc., 8/5/02.

Filippone, Gary resigned as design director, Robert Allen @ Home, 7/29/02.

Firment, Barbara named senior vp, advertising, sales and in-store promotion, Kmart Corp., 7/22/02.

Fisher, Michael to add ceo title to president, coo duties as of Feb. 2003, Stein Mart, 6/10/02.

Fitzgerald, Lucia named vp, baby products, Springs Industries, 5/20/02.

Flanagan, Bryan named vp and cfo, Blair Corp., 6/10/02.

Forker, Kaela named vp, sales, American Pacific Enterprises, 5/27/02.

Foster, John had position of senior vp, real estate management eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Fraley, John resigned as executive vp, Ex-Cell Home Fashions, 7/8/02.

Frank, Michael had position of senior vp, gmm, food and consumables eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Friedman, Mark named chief marketing officer, Brylane, 6/3/02.

Gallion, Loretta named vp, Karen Neuburger, Hollander Home Fashions, 9/2/02.

Gannaway, Michael named president, Pillowtex Corp., 9/23/02.

Geise, Jim named sales representative, specialty retail chains, Croscill, 9/2/02.

Gladstone, Ann dead at 85, Anna's Linens, 6/24/02.

Glasser, Stuart named to head softlines merchandising operations, department stores, Value City Department Stores, 9/30/02.

Glover, Mark had position of vp, replenishment eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Goforth, Saylor named assistant stylist, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Golden, Nancy named vp, creative services/licensing, WestPoint Stevens, 5/13/02.

Gottfried, Chris named buyer, towels and bath rugs, Bloomingdale's, 8/26/02.

Graham, John retired as president, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 6/24/02.

Grand, Mark retired as vp, gmm, bed, bath, window, mattress and RTA furniture, Sears, Roebuck & Co., 7/8/02.

Greenblatt, Frank dead at 55, Svenmill Ltd., 9/2/02.

Grimm, Tom retired as president, ceo, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

Grissom-Proctor, Jo Dell named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Hall, John left as senior vp, sales and marketing, department and specialty stores, Dan River Home Fashions, 7/8/02.

Haselbusch, Kathleen named buyer, fashion bedding and luxury linens, Strouds, 6/24/02.

Hayes, Charles "Chuck" dead at 68, Guilford Mills Inc., 7/29/02.

Hicks, Ken named president and coo, stores, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Hill, Bart named general manager, textiles, Mohawk Home, 4/29/02.

Hill, Kathleen named merchandising manager, Cranston Consumer Products, 8/12/02.

Hill, Larry resigned as vp, national sales, Mohawk Home, 6/10/02.

Hoffman, Steven named vp, marketing services/licenses, WestPoint Stevens, 5/13/02.

Hofmeister, Joe had position of divisional vp, merchandising celebration eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Hogan, Thomas retired as president, ceo, Foley's, May Department Stores, 5/6/02.

Horan, John named sales manager, specialty retail chains, Croscill, 9/2/02.

Horstman, Dennis named director, brand marketing, Cotton Inc., 8/26/02.

Houston, Terry named group industrial engineer, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Hueber, Paul named senior vp, operations administration, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Hultgren, Mary named regional vp, central region, Jo-Ann Stores, 5/20/02.

Hummel, Safa named vp, sales, retail and wholesale, Christofle Silver, 8/5/02.

Irvin, John named executive vp, JCPenney Direct, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Jacobs, Jeff named president, U.S. operations, Mohawk Home, 4/29/02.

Jacobs, Sally Ann named stylist, utility bedding, Pillowtex Corp., 7/15/02.

Jardina, Mike had position of divisional president, Super Centerseliminated Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Jennings, Carolyn named executive director, The Window Coverings Manufacturers Association, 6/24/02.

Jewett, Joshua named senior vp, chief information officer, Family Dollar Stores, 9/2/02.

Johnson, Don named senior merchandising manager, soft window, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Jordan, Audrey named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, Chris Stone, 6/24/02.

Just, Nick named senior vp, gmm, apparel and jewelry, Kmart Corp., 4/29/02.

Kaufman, Jeff left as senior vp, supply chain management, Linens 'n Things, 7/8/02.

Keith, Greg had position of divisional vp, corporate purchasing eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Kitchens, Gary named merchandising manager, soft window, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Kovats, Eric named regional vp, Southeast region, Jo-Ann Stores, 5/20/02.

Kracinovich, Rob named account executive, Nourison, 9/2/02.

Lakin, Henny Schlensinger named design manager, bath shop, WestPoint Stevens, 5/27/02.

Landers, John named inventory planner, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Landgraf, Mary Lynn named senior international trade specialist, Office of Textiles and Apparel, 9/16/02.

Langone, Rich named design director, Robert Allen @ Home, 7/29/02.

Lanni, Dave named vp, field human resources, Kmart Corp., 8/5/02.

Lantz, Ken named vp, Ellison, Alice Mills, 8/5/02.

Lauri, Francine named area account manager, New York, Raymond Waites Bedding, 7/15/02.

Littlejohn, Stan added coordinator, customer service, warehouse, distribution and traffic duties to role as head of healthcare and hospitality division, Charles D. Owen Mfg., 8/26/02.

Locket, Lyman named vp, logistics, human resources and chief diversity officer, Kmart Corp., 8/5/02.

Lorberbaum, Robert "Bobby" died June 24; age undisclosed, Lawtex Industries; Springs Industries, 7/8/02.

Maffei-Toolan, Pamela named vp, design, Waverly Lifestyle Group, F. Schumacher & Co., 9/30/02.

Malone, Michael named senior vp, marketing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, 9/2/02.

Mansson, Fabian named president, ceo, Eddie Bauer, The Spiegel Group, 7/15/02.

Marsico, Dave named division president, eastern division, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Marzen, Michael resigned as general manager, home furnishings, J.L. DeBall Canada, 6/24/02.

McColgan, Sarah named buyer, Calvin Klein, coordinate bedding and luxury accessories, Bloomingdale's, 8/26/02.

McMillon, Doug named executive vp, merchandising, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

McNabb, Mary named executive vp, merchandising, Factory 2-U, 9/9/02.

Mehring, Denise named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Meichner, Wayne left as executive vp, merchandising, Saks Fifth Avenue, 5/20/02.

Meissner, Doug named division president, western division, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Mercer, Larry announced plans to retire, The Home Depot, 8/12/02.

Merlo, Robin named director, marketing communication, Cotton Inc., 8/5/02.

Mettler, Robert named chairman and ceo, Macy's West, Federated Department Stores, 5/6/02.

Michaud, Jonathon named designer, contract division, Raxon Fabrics, 6/10/02.

Milender, Steve named national sales manager, Raxon Fabrics, 6/10/02.

Minkoff, Ben left as sales representative, Florida, Chris Stone, 8/12/02.

Mittelman, Robert named independent sales representative, Stone Brook Linens, 4/29/02.

Montini, Enio had position of senior vp and gmm, drugstore eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Moore, Beth named director, marketing, products, Colonial Williamsburg Co., 9/9/02.

Moore, Carlos left as president, The American Textile Manufacturers Institute, 7/15/02.

Moore, Gerald named director, bath product innovation, WestPoint Stevens, 5/27/02.

Moyer, Patrick resigned as vp, marketing, Mohawk Home, 4/29/02; named president, U.S. operations, Balta, 4/29/02.

Mueller, Charlie added director, procurement duties to role as import manager, Charles D. Owen Mfg., 8/26/02.

Nealon, Marty named executive vp, merchandising, HSN, 9/9/02.

Nordstrom, Dan resigned as ceo, Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom, 6/17/02.

North, Susan named vp, design, Interior Design Group, F. Schumacher & Co., 6/10/02.

Nugent, John "Jack" left as president, ceo, BJ's Wholesale Club, 9/16/02.

Nusbaum, Ann named manager, national accounts, Sphinx, 6/10/02.

Nygren, Jennifer named buyer, bed and bath accessories, Strouds, 6/24/02.

O'Keefe Theresa named vp, Fashion Bedding division, Hollander Home Fashions, 5/27/02.

Oliver, Thomas named chairman, ceo, Brands Shopping Network, 6/17/02.

Osborn, Mike named president and coo, Macy's West, Federated Department Stores, 6/3/02.

Owens, Clarisa named regional sales manager, The Rug Market Co., 7/22/02.

Paccione, Dale named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, Chris Stone, 6/24/02.

Paccione, Jim named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, Chris Stone, 6/24/02.

Pauluzzi, Paul named vp, sales, Midwest, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 8/12/02.

Peikoff, Michael left as senior vp, marketing, Sony Pictures Consumer Products, 9/2/02.

Perdue, Bill named sales consultant, Southwest, and member of JCPenney and Wal-Mart account teams, Charles D. Owen Mfg., 8/26/02.

Perdue, David named chairman, ceo, Pillowtex Corp., 6/17/02.

Pickman, Andrew named president, ceo, Foley's, May Department Stores, 5/6/02.

Pizzella, Barbara added bed, bath, window coverings and mattresses duties to her current role as vp, gmm, area rugs, home accents and housewares, Sears, Roebuck & Co., 8/26/02.

Plamondon, Roger named regional manager, Quebec, The Home Depot, 6/17/02.

Potel, Monique resigned as president, ceo, Mascioni USA, Mascioni, 7/29/02.

Price, Peter resigned as sales representative, Joan Fabrics/Main Street, 4/29/02; named vp, sales and marketing, home furnishings, J.L. DeBall Canada, 6/24/02.

Ramirez, Denise named buyer, luxury bedding and Tommy Hilfiger, Bloomingdale's, 8/26/02.

Rath, Charles named executive vp, chief marketing officer, Value City Department Stores, 9/16/02.

Ream, Chuck named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Reza, Rose had position of senior vp, multi-cultural merchandising eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Rice, Jeff named vp, human resources, Dollar General, 9/30/02.

Rice, Troy named senior vp, operations, The Home Depot, 8/12/02.

Riley, Michael named executive vp, sales and marketing, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 6/24/02.

Robertson, Dawn resigned as president, Federated Stores Direct, Federated Department Stores, 5/6/02.

Robetor, Doug named vp, sales, Southeast, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 8/12/02.

Rodriquez, Luz named design assistant, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Rosario, Paula named senior executive, retail and fashion marketing, Cotton Inc., 8/5/02.

Rose, Tom named national sales manager, Brentwood Originals, 9/23/02.

Rudy, Lewis named president, Louisville Bedding Corp., 4/29/02.

Ryman, Steve left as senior vp, global operations, Kmart Corp., 9/16/02.

Salamone, Lisa named executive vp, gmm, Restoration Hardware, 9/2/02.

Schropp, Linda named design director, bedding division, Arley Corp., 4/29/02.

Schutte, Russell named senior vp, stores, Proffitt's/McRae's, Saks Inc., 6/17/02.

Schwartz, Louis dead at 87, Madison Industries, 7/15/02.

Severson, Gary named senior vp, dmm, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

Shackelford, Park named president, The American Textile Manufacturers Institute, 7/15/02.

Shapiro, Abby named vp, business development, WestPoint Stevens, 9/16/02.

Shawger, John named vp, sales and marketing, Cecil Saydah, 6/17/02.

Shearin, Chris named national sales manager, Braemore, P. Kaufmann Inc., 6/24/02.

Sides, Stephen named general manager, Georgian distribution center, Stanton Carpet Corp., 8/12/02.

Siegel, Craig named executive vp, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Smith, Mike resigned as president, Nordstrom.com, Nordstrom, 6/17/02.

Snyder, Kenneth named divisional vp, linens, domestics and social expressions, ShopKo, ShopKo Stores, 4/29/02.

Sowder, Eric named senior vp, logistics, Lowe's Companies, 5/13/02.

Springthorpe, Paul had position of senior vp, distribution center eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Stark, Jeff had position of vp, pricing eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Stein, Kevin named director, marketing, Latex Foam International, 6/3/02.

Stewart, Mike named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Stinchfield, Kelly named capacity manager, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Stone, David named senior vp, information technology and chief information officer, WestPoint Stevens, 9/9/02.

Stringer, Roger named regional manager, West Coast, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers, 7/8/02.

Sutterfield, Phil retired as executive vp, merchandising, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

Swirbul, Jay named sales representative, Florida, Chris Stone, 8/12/02.

Taxter, Mike named executive vp, director of stores, JCPenney, 7/15/02.

Taylor, John named regional manager, Southwest, Sphinx, 6/10/02.

Teague, Arian named window design team leader, Springs Industries, 9/30/02.

Tomechko, Edward named executive vp, cfo and secretary treasurer, Elder-Beerman Stores Corp., 6/3/02.

Torrey, Craig named national sales manager, Brentwood Originals, 9/23/02.

Treadway, Gregg left as executive vp, store operations, Kmart Corp., 5/13/02.

Tripathy, Nirmal "Trip" named executive vp, administration, Burdines, Federated Department Stores, 6/3/02.

Turner Jr., Cal resigned as ceo, Dollar General, 9/23/02.

Turner, Kevin named senior vp, chief information officer, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, 9/2/02.

Tydall, Mike named senior director, Americas mill marketing, Cotton Inc., 8/26/02.

Vale, Joe named sales associate, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Veneziale, Colette named merchandising coordinator, Whisper Soft Mills, 9/30/02.

Verdisco, Robert announced yearend plans to retire as president, International Mass Retailers Association, 6/17/02.

Viramontes, Salvador named vp, Latin American licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, 8/12/02.

Walker, Cynthia named vp, area research, Federated Department Stores, 5/20/02.

Warobick, Cheryl named regional vp, Midwest region, Jo-Ann Stores, 5/20/02.

Wasserman, Barry named regional sales manager, southeast, Austin Horn Collection, 9/9/02.

Weber, Terry Patterson named senior vp, marketing and corporate communications, Robert Allen Group, 7/29/02.

Wedge, Michael named president, ceo, BJ's Wholesale Club, 9/16/02.

Weiss, Shirley named sales assistant, Elrene Home Fashions, 7/22/02.

Wells, Billie named industrial engineer, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Welsh, Kathryn named vp, merchandising, soft window, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Wetmore, Geri named vp, lifestyle brand marketing and business development, Dan River Home Fashions

Williams, John announced plans to retire as of February 2003, Stein Mart, 6/10/02.

Williams, Tony resigned as president, coo, Pillowtex Corp., 9/16/02.

Williamson, Dennis named plant manager, Springs Industries, 6/24/02.

Wilsker, Julie named vp, design, P/Kaufmann Fabrics, P/Kaufmann Inc., 5/27/02.

Witt, Jonathan named vp, marketing, Sphinx, Oriental Weavers Group, 8/12/02.

Wooden, Amy named executive vp, merchandise planning and allocation, Belk, 5/20/02.

Wulfers, William had position of division president, Southeast eliminated, Kmart Corp., 5/20/02.

Wurl, Doug named senior vp, gmm, home, ShopKo, ShopKo Stores, 4/29/02.

Yiatchos, Gary named divisional vp, retail marketing division, Eddie Bauer, 4/29/02.

Zane, Lily named vp, product development, WestPoint Stevens, 9/16/02.

Zant, David named executive vp and gmm, men's and home, Belk, 5/20/02.

Zeoli, Joe named national sales manager, Glenoit Fabrics Corp., 9/16/02.

Zuleta, Pilar named senior vp and general manger, European, Middle East and African licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, 6/10/02.

Zutler, Jacqueline named director, creative services, Basic Bedding, WestPoint Stevens, 8/5/02.

The following list is arranged by company name, with individual entries — which are divided into "new hires/promotions" and "departures" — listed by the issue date of executive change. Not all entries from prior list are included.

Alice Mills

New hires/promotions:

Lantz, Ken, vp, Ellison, 8/5/02.

American Pacific Enterprises

New hires/promotions:

Forker, Kaela, vp, sales, 5/27/02.

Arley Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Schropp, Linda, design director, bedding division, 4/29/02.

Austin Horn Collection

New hires/promotions:

Wasserman, Barry, regional sales manager, southeast, 9/9/02.

Balta

New hires/promotions:

Moyer, Patrick, president, U.S. operations, 4/29/02.

Belk

New hires/promotions:

Barker, Donna, dmm, softlines, 5/20/02; Beard, Jeff, dmm, hardlines, 5/20/02; Delk, Mary, president, merchandising and marketing, 5/20/02; Wooden, Amy, executive vp, merchandise planning and allocation, 5/20/02; Zant, David, executive vp and gmm, men's and home, 5/20/02.

BJ's Wholesale Club

New hires/promotions:

Wedge, Michael, president, ceo, 9/16/02.

Departures:

Nugent, John "Jack," president, ceo, 9/16/02.

Blair Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Flanagan, Bryan, vp and cfo, 6/10/02.

Bloomingdale's

New hires/promotions:

Gottfried, Chris, buyer, towels and bath rugs, 8/26/02; McColgan, Sarah, buyer, Calvin Klein, coordinate bedding and luxury accessories, 8/26/02; Ramirez, Denise, buyer, luxury bedding and Tommy Hilfiger, 8/26/02.

Brands Shopping Network

New hires/promotions:

Oliver, Thomas, chairman, ceo, 6/17/02.

Brentwood Originals

New hires/promotions:

Rose, Tom, national sales manager, 9/23/02; Torrey, Craig, national sales manager, 9/23/02.

Brylane

New hires/promotions:

Friedman, Mark, chief marketing officer, 6/3/02.

Cecil Saydah

New hires/promotions:

Shawger, John, vp, sales and marketing, 6/17/02.

Charles D. Owen Mfg.

New hires/promotions:

DeCarlo, Damian, manager, added infant sales and marketing, in addition to role as current Southwest regional sales manager, 8/26/02; Littlejohn, Stan, added coordinator, customer service, warehouse, distribution and traffic duties to role as head of healthcare and hospitality division, 8/26/02; Mueller, Charlie, added director, procurement duties to role as import manager, 8/26/02; Perdue, Bill, sales consultant, Southwest, and member of JCPenney and Wal-Mart account teams, 8/26/02.

Chris Stone

New hires/promotions:

Jordan, Audrey, named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, 6/24/02; Paccione, Dale, named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, 6/24/02; Paccione, Jim, named, as member of Diversified Textiles, as sales agent, Chris Stone California, 6/24/02; Swirbul, Jay, sales representative, Florida, 8/12/02.

Departures:

Minkoff, Ben, sales representative, Florida, 8/12/02

Christofle Silver

New hires/promotions:

Hummel, Safa, vp, sales, retail and wholesale, 8/5/02.

Departures:

Buhler, Elizabeth, vp, sales, 8/5/02.

Coldwater Creek

New hires/promotions:

Dick, Melvin, executive vp, cfo, 6/10/02.

Colonial Williamsburg Co.

New hires/promotions:

Easton, James, vp, products, 6/10/02; Moore, Beth, director, marketing, products, 9/9/02.

Cone Mills Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Brodie, Judith, assistant vp, marketing administration, Cone Jacquards, 5/20/02.

Costa Blanca

New hires/promotions:

Bowles, Todd, vp, merchandising and styling, 5/27/02.

Cotton Inc.

New hires/promotions:

Horstman, Dennis, director, brand marketing, 8/26/02; Merlo, Robin, director, marketing communication, 8/5/02; Rosario, Paula, senior executive, retail and fashion marketing, 8/5/02; Tydall, Mike, senior director, Americas mill marketing, 8/26/02.

Cranston Consumer Products

New hires/promotions:

Hill, Kathleen, merchandising manager, 8/12/02.

Croscill

New hires/promotions:

Brady, Julie, added product development duties to vp role, 9/2/02; Geise, Jim, sales representative, specialty retail chains, 9/2/02; Horan, John, sales manager, specialty retail chains, 9/2/02.

Dan River Home Fashions

New hires/promotions:

Wetmore, Geri, vp, lifestyle brand marketing and business development, 9/30/02.

Departures:

Hall, John, senior vp, sales and marketing, department and specialty stores, 7/8/02.

Dollar General

New hires/promotions:

Branham, Rita, vp, merchandise support, 9/30/02; Buffington, Melissa, senior vp, human development and planning, 9/30/02; Davis, Tony, vp, transportation, 9/30/02; Rice, Jeff, vp, human resources, 9/30/02.

Departures:

Turner Jr., Cal, ceo, 9/23/02.

Elder-Beerman Stores Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Tomechko, Edward, executive vp, cfo and secretary treasurer, 6/3/02.

Elrene Home Fashions

New hires/promotions:

Arthur, Cornelia, import assistant, 7/22/02; Battino, Steve, operations manager, 7/22/02; Chaudry, Zarrin, manager, MIS/EDI, 7/22/02; Ciaccio, Maureen, regional sales manager, West, 7/22/02; Coriano, Jazmine, head of accounts receivable, 7/22/02; Goforth, Saylor, assistant stylist, 7/22/02; Landers, John, inventory planner, 7/22/02; Rodriquez, Luz, design assistant, 7/22/02; Siegel, Craig, executive vp, 7/22/02; Weiss, Shirley, sales assistant, 7/22/02.

Ex-Cell Home Fashions

Departures:

Fraley, John, executive vp, 7/8/02; Faudar, Bally, vp, sales, decorative pillows, 8/5/02.

F. Schumacher & Co.

New hires/promotions:

North, Susan, vp, design, Interior Design Group, 6/10/02.

Factory 2-U

New hires/promotions:

McNabb, Mary, executive vp, merchandising, 9/9/02.

Family Dollar Stores

New hires/promotions:

Jewett, Joshua, senior vp, chief information officer, 9/2/02.

Federated Department Stores

New hires/promotions:

Mettler, Robert, chairman and ceo, Macy's West, 5/6/02; Walker, Cynthia, vp, area research, 5/20/02; Osborn, Mike, president and coo, Macy's West, 6/3/02; Tripathy, Nirmal "Trip," named executive vp, administration, Burdines, 6/3/02; Clark, David, senior vp, human resources, 9/2/02; Bramlage, Linda, vp, visual and store planning, The Bon Marché, 9/16/02.

Departures:

Robertson, Dawn, president, Federated Stores Direct, 5/6/02.

Glenoit Fabrics Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Zeoli, Joe, national sales manager, 9/16/02.

Heritage House

New hires/promotions:

Burnim, Roger, national sales manager, 5/13/02.

Hollander Home Fashions

New hires/promotions:

O'Keefe, Theresa, vp, Fashion Bedding division, 5/27/02; Gallion, Loretta, vp, Karen Neuburger, 9/2/02.

Homefires

New hires/promotions:

Edie, Bud, vp, sales and marketing, 6/10/02.

HSN

New hires/promotions:

Nealon, Marty, executive vp, merchandising, 9/9/02.

J.L. DeBall Canada

New hires/promotions:

Price, Peter, vp, sales and marketing, home furnishings, 6/24/02.

Departures:

Marzen, Michael, general manager, home furnishings, 6/24/02.

JCPenney

New hires/promotions:

Budd, John, executive vp, chief marketing officer, 7/15/02; Castagna, Vanessa, executive vp, JCPenney Corp.; chairman and ceo, stores, catalog and Internet, 7/15/02; Chinni, Charles, executive vp, home, fine jewelry and family footwear, 7/15/02; Hicks, Ken, president and coo, stores, 7/15/02; Irvin, John, executive vp, JCPenney Direct, 7/15/02; Taxter, Mike, executive vp, director of stores, 7/15/02; Castella, Steve, senior product development manager, window coverings, 7/22/02.

Joan Fabrics/Main Street

Departures:

Price, Peter, sales representative, 4/29/02.

Jo-Ann Stores

New hires/promotions:

Hultgren, Mary, regional vp, central region, 5/20/02; Kovats, Eric, regional vp, Southeast region, 5/20/02; Warobick, Cheryl, regional vp, Midwest region, 5/20/02.

Kmart Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Just, Nick, senior vp, gmm, apparel and jewelry, 4/29/02; Hueber, Paul, senior vp, operations administration, 5/20/02; Marsico, Dave, division president, eastern division, 5/20/02; Meissner, Doug, division president, western division, 5/20/02; Firment, Barbara, senior vp, advertising, sales and in-store promotion, 7/22/02; Lanni, Dave, vp, field human resources, 8/5/02; Locket, Lyman, vp, logistics, human resources and chief diversity officer, 8/5/02.

Departures:

Falcon, Steve, regional vp, Super Centers, 5/20/02; Foster, John, senior vp, real estate management, 5/20/02; Frank, Michael, senior vp, gmm, food and consumables, 5/20/02; Glover, Mark, vp, replenishment, 5/20/02; Hofmeister, Joe, divisional vp, merchandising celebration, 5/20/02; Jardina, Mike, divisional president, Super Centers, 5/20/02; Keith, Greg, divisional vp, corporate purchasing, 5/20/02; Montini, Enio, senior vp and gmm, drugstore, 5/20/02; Reza, Rose, senior vp, multi-cultural merchandising, 5/20/02; Ryman, Steve, senior vp, global operations, 9/16/02; Springthorpe, Paul, senior vp, distribution center, 5/20/02; Stark, Jeff, vp, pricing, 5/20/02; Treadway, Gregg, executive vp, store operations, 5/13/02; Wulfers, William, division president, Southeast, 5/20/02.

Latex Foam International

New hires/promotions:

Stein, Kevin, director, marketing, 6/3/02.

Linens 'n Things

New hires/promotions:

D'Onofrio, Tony, senior vp, supply chain management, 9/16/02.

Departures:

Kaufman, Jeff, senior vp, supply chain management, 7/8/02.

Louisville Bedding Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Rudy, Lewis, president, 4/29/02.

Lowe's Companies

New hires/promotions:

Sowder, Eric, senior vp, logistics, 5/13/02.

Mascioni

Departures:

Potel, Monique, president, ceo, Mascioni USA, 7/29/02.

May Dept. Stores Co.

New hires/promotions:

Pickman, Andrew, president, ceo, Foley's, 5/6/02; Brodin, Per, vp, corporate accounting and reporting, 6/24/02; Culhane, Michael, vp, controller, Filene's, 6/24/02.

Departures:

Hogan, Thomas, president, ceo, Foley's, 5/6/02.

Michele Sinai Inc.

New hires/promotions:

Faudar, Bally, director, sales, 8/5/02.

Mohawk Home

New hires/promotions:

Hill, Bart, general manager, textiles, 4/29/02; Jacobs, Jeff, president, U.S. operations, 4/29/02; Cwirko, Kathleen, vp, sales, national accounts, 5/6/02.

Departures:

Moyer, Patrick, vp, marketing, 4/29/02; Hill, Larry, vp, national sales, 6/10/02.

Nordstrom

Departures:

Nordstrom Dan, ceo, Nordstrom.com, 6/17/02; Smith, Mike, president, Nordstrom.com, 6/17/02.

Nourison

New hires/promotions:

Kracinovich, Rob, account executive, 9/2/02.

Oriental Weavers Group

New hires/promotions:

Nusbaum, Ann, manager, national accounts, Sphinx, 6/10/02; Taylor, John, regional manager, Southwest, Sphinx, 6/10/02; Riley, Michael, executive vp, sales and marketing, Sphinx, 6/24/02; Stringer, Roger, regional manager, West Coast, Sphinx, 7/8/02; Belak, Sam, vp, sales, Northeast, Sphinx, 8/12/02; Pauluzzi, Paul, vp, sales, Midwest, Sphinx, 8/12/02; Robetor, Doug, vp, sales, Southeast, Sphinx, 8/12/02; Witt, Jonathan, vp, marketing, Sphinx, 8/12/02.

Departures:

Graham, John, president, Sphinx, 6/24/02.

P. Kaufmann Inc.

New hires/promotions:

Wilsker, Julie, vp, design, P/Kaufmann Fabrics, 5/27/02; Cushman, Harry, executive vp, sales, Clarence House, 6/24/02; Shearin, Chris, national sales manager, Braemore, 6/24/02.

Pillowtex Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Perdue, David, chairman, ceo, 6/17/02; Barbieri, Dana, stylist, utility bedding, 7/15/02; Chilton, Jeff, sales manager, institutional sales, pillows and pads, 7/15/02; Jacobs, Sally Ann, stylist, utility bedding, 7/15/02; Gannaway, Michael, president, 9/23/02.

Departures:

Williams, Tony, president, coo, 9/16/02.

Quaker Fabrics

Departures:

Degomes, Tony, vp, new business development, 4/29/02.

Raxon Fabrics

New hires/promotions:

Michaud, Jonathon, designer, contract division, 6/10/02; Milender, Steve, national sales manager, 6/10/02.

Raymond Waites Bedding

New hires/promotions:

Lauri, Francine, area account manager, New York, 7/15/02.

Restoration Hardware

New hires/promotions:

Salamone, Lisa, executive vp, gmm, 9/2/02.

Revere Mills Inc.

New hires/promotions:

Farris, Kerry, vp, operations, 7/8/02.

Robert Allen @ Home

New hires/promotions:

Langone, Rich, design director, 7/29/02.

Departures:

Filippone, Gary, design director, 7/29/02.

Robert Allen Group

New hires/promotions:

Delsack, Sheldon, senior vp, sales, 7/29/02; Weber, Terry Patterson, senior vp, marketing and corporate communications, 7/29/02.

Saks Inc.

New hires/promotions:

Schutte, Russell, senior vp, stores, Proffitt's/McRae's, 6/17/02; DiPrima, Doug, senior vp/gmm, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, intimate apparel and decorative home, Parisian, 7/22/02; Eskenasi, Peggy, president, private brand and product development, Saks Department Stores Group, 9/30/02.

Departures:

Meichner, Wayne, executive vp, merchandising, Saks Fifth Avenue, 5/20/02.

Sears, Roebuck & Co.

New hires/promotions:

Pizzella, Barbara, added bed, bath, window coverings and mattresses duties to her current role as vp, gmm, area rugs, home accents and housewares, 8/26/02.

Departures:

Grand, Mark, vp, gmm, bed, bath, window, mattress and RTA furniture, 7/8/02.

ShopKo Stores

New hires/promotions:

Snyder, Kenneth, divisional vp, linens, domestics and social expressions, ShopKo, 4/29/02; Wurl, Doug, senior vp, gmm, home, ShopKo, 4/29/02.

Sony Pictures Consumer Products

New hires/promotions:

Malone, Michael, senior vp, marketing, 9/2/02.

Departures:

Peikoff, Michael, senior vp, marketing, 9/2/02.

The Spiegel Group

New hires/promotions:

Yiatchos, Gary, divisional vp, retail marketing division, Eddie Bauer, 4/29/02; Mansson, Fabian, president, ceo, Eddie Bauer, 7/15/02.

Springs Industries

New hires/promotions:

Carlisle, Kevin, a vp of sales, 5/20/02; Fitzgerald, Lucia, vp, baby products, 5/20/02; Best, Allen, master scheduler, 6/24/02; Blankshine, Scott, sales associate, 6/24/02; Dyson, Jim, product development manager, 6/24/02; Grissom-Proctor, Jo Dell, sales associate, 6/24/02; Houston, Terry, group industrial engineer, 6/24/02; Johnson, Don, senior merchandising manager, soft window, 6/24/02; Kitchens, Gary, merchandising manager, soft window, 6/24/02; Mehring, Denise, sales associate, 6/24/02; Ream, Chuck, sales associate, 6/24/02; Stewart, Mike, sales associate, 6/24/02; Stinchfield, Kelly, capacity manager, 6/24/02; Vale, Joe, sales associate, 6/24/02; Wells, Billie, industrial engineer, 6/24/02; Welsh, Kathryn, vp, merchandising, soft window, 6/24/02; Williamson, Dennis, plant manager, 6/24/02; Teague, Arian, window design team leader, 9/30/02.

Stanton Carpet Corp.

New hires/promotions:

Sides, Stephen, general manager, Georgian DC, 8/12/02.

Stein Mart

New hires/promotions:

Fisher, Michael, to add ceo title to president, coo duties as of Feb. 2003, 6/10/02.

Departures:

Williams, John, plans to retire as of Feb. 2003, 6/10/02.

Stone Brook Linens

New hires/promotions:

Chirchick, Steve, independent sales rep., 4/29/02; Mittelman, Robert, independent sales rep., 4/29/02.

Strouds

New hires/promotions:

Fahey, Anne, vp, merchandise, full-line stores, 6/10/02; Haselbusch, Kathleen, buyer, fashion bedding and luxury linens, 6/24/02; Nygren, Jennifer, buyer, bed and bath accessories, 6/24/02.

Departures:

Domino, Cindy, buyer, fashion bedding and luxury linens, 6/24/02.

Sublistatic International

New hires/promotions:

Beadle, John, national sales manager, 8/12/02.

Sunshine Mills

New hires/promotions:

Cavanaugh, John, vp, marketing and sales, 9/16/02.

Sure Fit

Departures:

Cacella, Dan, senior vp, sales and marketing, 8/26/02.

The Home Depot

New hires/promotions:

Plamondon, Roger, regional mgr., Quebec, 6/17/02; Rice, Troy, sr. vp, operations, 8/12/02.

Departures:

Mercer, Larry, plans to retire, 8/12/02.

The Rug Market Co.

New hires/promotions:

Birk, Leslie, vp, director of sales, 7/22/02; Collins, Dale, national sales mgr., 7/22/02; Owens, Clarisa, regional sales mgr., 7/22/02.

Value City Dept. Stores

New hires/promotions:

Rath, Charles, exec. vp, chief marketing officer, 9/16/02; Glasser, Stuart, to head softlines merchandising operations, dept. stores, 9/30/02.

Departures:

Blanton, Ray, head of softlines merchandising operations, dept. stores, 9/30/02.

Wal-Mart

New hires/promotions:

Coughlin, Tom, president and ceo, Sam's Club, 9/2/02; Dillman, Linda, senior vp, international systems development, Sam's Club, 9/2/02; McMillon, Doug, executive vp, merchandising, Sam's Club, 9/2/02; Severson, Gary, senior vp, dmm, Sam's Club, 9/2/02; Turner, Kevin, senior vp, chief information officer, Sam's Club, 9/2/02.

Departures:

Grimm, Tom, president, ceo, Sam's Club, 9/2/02; Sutterfield, Phil, executive vp, merchandising, Sam's Club, 9/2/02.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products

New hires/promotions:

Zuleta, Pilar, senior vp and general manager, European, Middle East and African licensing, 6/10/02; Besser, Grant, vp, int'l commercial marketing, 7/22/02; Viramontes, Salvador, vp, Latin American licensing, 8/12/02.

Waverly Lifestyle Group

New hires/promotions:

Angelites, Christiana, manager, licensed product design, F. Schumacher & Co., 8/26/02; Bennie, Susan, director, design, licensed product, 8/26/02; Maffei-Toolan, Pamela, vp, design, F. Schumacher & Co., 9/30/02.

Weave

Departures:

Byers, David, vp, design, 7/29/02.

WestPoint Stevens

New hires/promotions:

Golden, Nancy, vp, creative services/licensing, 5/13/02; Hoffman, Steven, vp, marketing services/licenses, 5/13/02; Lakin, Henny Schlensinger, design manager, bath shop, 5/27/02; Moore, Gerald, director, bath product innovation, 5/27/02; Zutler, Jacqueline, director, creative services, Basic Bedding, 8/5/02; Stone, David, senior vp, information technology and chief information officer, 9/9/02; Shapiro, Abby, vp, business development, 9/16/02; Zane, Lily, vp, product development, 9/16/02.

Departures:

Cwirko, Kathleen, senior vp, marketing, 5/6/02.

Whisper Soft Mills

New hires/promotions:

Veneziale, Colette, merchandising coordinator, 9/30/02.