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Lintex Linens realigns executive team

Home Textiles Today Staff, March 8, 2013
New York - In time for the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market, Lintex Linens/Lintex Bedding/Cobra Trading has made some changes in its executive staff. More
MoMA appoints former Google exec to retail marketing post

HTT Staff, March 7, 2013
New York - The Museum of Modern Art has appointed Patrick Inverso director of marketing and communications of MoMA Retail Division. More
HFPA YoPros plan market networking party

HTT Staff, March 6, 2013
New York - The Home Fashion Products Association's Young Professionals group will host a networking cocktail party during the New York Home Fashions Market. More
Nick Madden named evp of Chris Madden

HTT Staff, March 6, 2013
Port Chester, NY - Nick Madden has been appointed executive vice president of Chris Madden Inc., the iconic home furnishings brand based here that has just finished up a nine-year run at J.C. Penney and is now looking for new licensing opportunities. More
Denali Home Collection by Monterey Mills announces contest winners

HTT Staff, March 5, 2013
Janesville, Wis. - Denali Home Collection by Monterey Mills, a supplier of knitted pile fabrics, has announced its winners for the Second Annual Design-A-Throw Contest. More
Rouleau interim ceo at Tuesday Morning

HTT Staff, March 4, 2013
Dallas - Former Michaels Stores president and ceo Michael Rouleau has been named interim ceo at Tuesday Morning. Brady Churches, who became ceo last September, has resigned but will remain involved with the retailer as a consultant. More
Midwest-CBK adds Maria Williams as senior director of sales

HTT Staff, March 4, 2013
Cannon Falls, Minn. - Midwest-CBK has hired Maria Williams as senior director of sales. More
Nebraska Furniture Mart leader Louie Blumkin dies at 93

Clint Engel, February 28, 2013
Omaha, Neb. - Louie Blumkin, chairman emeritus of Nebraska Furniture Mart and son of founder Rose Blumkin, died at his home here Feb 26 surrounded by his family. He was 93. More
Divatex founder back in business

HTT Staff, February 25, 2013
Caesarea, Israel - When Avi Gross stepped down from Divatex last summer, it turned out he was not walking away from the textiles business - just stepping into another part of it. More
Hudson's Bay Co. names Eileen DiLeo evp of stores

Michael J. Knell, February 22, 2013
Toronto - Eileen DiLeo will become executive vice president of stores for both Hudson's Bay and Lord & Taylor when Debbie Edwards retires from the position on May 1, the Hudson's Bay Co. has announced. More
Overstock.com names co-presidents

HTT Staff, February 22, 2013
Salt Lake City - Stormy Simon and David Nielsen have been named co-presidents of Overstock.com. More
Lowe's names new senior vp for multichannel

HTT Staff, February 22, 2013
Mooresville, N.C. - Lowe's has hired Lara Lee as senior vp, customer experience design to work on integrated, multi-channel strategies. More
CHF names Bryan Parker vp of design

HTT Staff, February 21, 2013
New York -- CHF Industries has appointed Bryan Parker, the creator and creative spark behind the Bryan Keith, Bryan Keith Luxury and Parker Loft brands, as the company's new vp of design for bedding. More
Calico bestows achievement award on P/Kaufmann's Garcy

Retail Editor 2, February 21, 2013
Kennett Square, Pa. - Lance Garcy, president of P/Kaufmann Fabrics, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Calico during the textiles retailer's national sales meeting this week. More
Retail titans to testify in Macy's/Martha trial

HTT Staff, February 19, 2013
New York - The legal tussle over the fate of the Martha Stewart brand at both Macy's and JCPenney has generated a witness list that reads like a who's who of the department store world. More
Lueder joins Downlite

HTT Staff, February 19, 2013
Mason, Ohio - Downlite has named David Lueder vp of sales to help support its growth and new brand licenses. More
Belk puts Flur in charge of multi-channel effort

HTT Staff, February 15, 2013
Charlotte, N.C. - Regional department store Belk has hired Dorlisa Flur as executive vice president omni-channel, reporting to John R. Belk, president and chief operating officer. More
Ellery Homestyles beefs up bedding

HTT Staff, February 13, 2013
New York - Ellery Homestyles hired Janet Gatehouse as vice president - bedding, a new position, to lead the expansion of the category. More
Gordmans promotes Morand to chief merchant

HTT Staff, February 12, 2013
Omaha - Gordmans has named Michael Morand executive vp and chief merchandising officer. Previously, he was executive vp of planning, allocation and analysis. More
Overstock ceo goes on leave

HTT Staff, February 12, 2013
Salt Lake City - Overstock ceo and chairman Patrick Byrne is taking a temporary leave of absence. President Jonathan Johnson will serve as acting ceo, and Byrne will remain chairman. More

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