Cantrex Announces Promotion

November 30, 2008  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on December 2008 Cantrex, a Montreal-based buying group with 900 members, announced recently that Jean Favreau has been promoted to vice president of the furniture, appliance and bedding division.

Favreau, who has more than 30 years of experience, has been with Cantrex’s furniture, appliance and bedding division for 13 years, overseeing various retail banners including Le Meubleur, Accent, Furniture Plus and Mattress World. Prior to joining Cantrex, he worked at Groupe Vitroplus and Sports Experts.

Cantrex, which is active in appliances, electronics, computers and floor coverings in addition to furniture, has a membership that includes more than 1,200 retail outlets across Canada.