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Orian Rugs taps Christie as vice president of sales
HTT Staff, May 7, 2013Anderson, S.C. - Orian Rugs Inc. has named Grey Christie vice president of sales of its Gallery Division. He will be headquarted in Anderson, S.C. More
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Mark Hannan, sales rep
HTT Staff, May 7, 2013Palm Desert, Calif. - Mark A. Hannan Jr., 71, passed away on April 17 at home surrounded by family after a long fight against Lymphoma. More
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Surtex announces designext student competition winners.
HTT Staff, May 7, 2013White Plains, N.Y. - Four surface design students have been named winners of the designext international student competition organized by Surtex, the trade show for the art and design market. The grand prize winner will be announced during the show at the Javits Center in New York, which takes place May 19-21. More
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Decorating Den expands
HTT Staff, May 6, 2013Easton, Md. - Decorating Den Interiors recently announced the selection of five new franchise owners: More
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Jo-Ann taps JCP home sourcing exec
HTT Staff, May 2, 2013Hudson, Ohio -Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has hired Kris Arabia as vice president of product development. More
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Valdese Weavers promotes three
HTT Staff, May 2, 2013Valdese, N.C. - Valdese Weavers has promoted Bob Walters, Leslie Brown, and Jason Earles to positions of greater responsibility. More
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IFDA to present "Take A Seat" gala and auction in mid May
HTT Staff, May 2, 2013New York - The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association is inviting members and friends of the industry to its "Take A Seat" event this month. More
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Fabrictech International names James Robb VP, GM
HTT Staff, May 1, 2013Fairfied, N.J. - Sleep accessories supplier Fabrictech International has named veteran consumer goods manager James Robb vice president and general manager. More
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Aico/Amini shifts management responsibilities
HTT Staff, May 1, 2013Pico Rivera, Calif. - Multi-category home furnishings importer Aico/Amini has made two executive changes in its supply chain operation. More
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Big Lots names new ceo
HTT Staff, April 30, 2013Columbus, Ohio - Retail veteran David Campisi will succeed Steve Fishman as ceo of Big Lots, effective May 6. More
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Bari names Harris vp, retail sales
HTT Staff, April 29, 2013Karachi, Pakistan - Bari Textile Mills as appointed industry veteran Dan Harris as the company's vp, retail sales. More
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Leonard named Textile Leader of the Year by NC State University
Home Textiles Today Staff, April 22, 2013Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina State University has recognized home textiles industry veteran Barry Leonard as its 2013 College of Textiles Leader of the Year. More
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Hilco names Lynch svp, SD Retail Consulting
Home Textiles Today Staff, April 19, 2013Chicago -- Strategic retail advisory firm SD Retail Consulting, a unit of Hilco Trading LLC, has appointed Dick Lynch to the post of senior vice president of merchandising and strategy. More
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JCP ousts Kramer, brings back Mangone
Home Textiles Today Staff, April 19, 2013Plano, Texas -- On the heels of the exit of former ceo Ron Johnson, JCPenney has sent packing another high-profile executive - coo Michael Kramer. More
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Valdese Weavers promotes Millinor, Levinson
Home Textiles Today Staff, April 18, 2013Valdese, N.C. - Decorative textiles manufacturer Valdese Weavers has expanded the executive roles of Blake Millinor and Laura Levinson. More
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Overstock ceo returns from leave
HTT Staff, April 15, 2013Salt Lake City - Online retailer Overstock.com announced today that founder and ceo Patrick Byrne has resumed his duties following a medical leave. More
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Balta names Norman national sales manager
HTT Staff, April 15, 2013Dalton, Ga. - Balta U.S. Inc., the American division of Belgium-based parent company Balta Group, has appointed Wayne Norman as its new national accounts manager. More
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Karastan names Smith head of brand development
HTT Staff, April 12, 2013Sugar Valley, Ga. - Karastan has appointed Sally Smith as the company's director of brand development and charged her with taking sister brands Karastan Rugs and American Rug Craftsmen "in new directions" of business. More
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WithIt founder to present breakfast seminar at High Point Market
HTT Staff, April 12, 2013Greensboro, N.C. - Non-profit women's home furnishings organization WithIt has announced its original founder, Jena Hall, will headline its educational breakfast held semi-annually during High Point Market. More
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Shopko adds senior marketing exec
HTT Staff, April 11, 2013Green Bay, Wis. - Shopko has hired Michael Cooper as senior vp, marketing. He reports to Jill Soltau, president and chief merchandising officer. More
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