Players Scorecard
Appointments and personnel changes since spring market (as of September 30)
Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 10/7/2002
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.















