Pellenberg Exits Linen Source

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 6/2/2008 12:00:00 AM

Tampa, Fla. —

Charlie Pellenberg has left privately held direct-to-consumer retailer Linen Source, where he had been svp, gmm since last May.

Pellenberg, a long time home furnishings retail executive, joined Linen Source from Hanover Direct, where he was president of Domestications, a direct retailer that he founded.

Lisa Street, dmm at Linen Source, will continue to run the business, said David Gebhart, vp, human resources director for the Thompson Group, parent of Linen Source. Company executives have not determined whether to fill Pellenberg's position, he added.

"I had a wonderful year in Tampa, and I would love to spend the summer with my family in New Jersey," Pellenberg commented. "We'll see what the future will bring as opportunities present themselves."