Woolrich names merchandising and design director

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 4/29/2003 2:02:00 PM

Woolrich, PA — Woolrich has promoted Paula Kosmatka to director of merchandising and designs.

Her department reports will include home, outdoor living, Woolrich Sporting Group, Discovery Channel Quest licensing apparel and special makes, and men's and women's sportswear, outerwear and sweaters. In addition, senior merchandising manager Lederle Eberhart will now report to Kosmatka. Kosmatka will report to Todd Yates, vp, sales and marketing.

Kosmatka joined Woolrich in February 2000 as men's and women's outerwear designer. Later that year she was promoted to design director. Previously, she held design positions with Lands' End, Fila Outdoor and Winter Sports, Marmot Mountain LTD, Life Link International, CB Sports and Aspen Skiwear.