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January 5,
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By Home Furnishings Business in on January 6, 2010
Rug manufacturer Jaipur has named Jason Moody creative director and Terry Foltz, long-time sales manager has added responsibilities as head of midwest sales.
Prior to joining Jaipur, Moody was with Grant Design Collaborative, an Atlanta-based branding an dproduct development company. In his new position, Moody is responsible for driving the development and implementation of the company's creative vision.
We are very excited to add Jason to our team, said Josh Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing. He is extremely talented and acutely tuned to the strategic direction of the Jaipur brand. He has already made a positive impact on our entire team dynamic in the short time hes been with the company.
Foltz transitions into a new role with Jaipur, managing its expanding roster of sales representatives in the central states after several years representing the brand in Ohio and the surrounding region.
This new position is a reflection of our growth and commitment to our customers, Roberts said. Terry will help us to further develop our business in the Midwest and act as a catalyst in the detailed account planning that is so critical to our success.
January 5,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 6, 2010
Mark Anthony has been named senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Sharperimage.com, the e-commerce and catalog business.
In his new post, Anthony is devloping, sourcing and merchandising products for the company.
Were thrilled that Mark decided to join us and head up our merchandising team, said David Katzman, managing partner of Camelot Venture Group, the license holder of Sharperimage.com. He brings a wealth of knowledge and 23 plus years of experience in merchandising specialty retail on both the online and catalog sides of the business.
Camelot re-launched the Sharper Image Web site in October and will mail catalogs in time for Fathers Day. Anthony is working with the Sharper Image licensees and is also sourcing products from partners.
Before joining Sharperimage.com, Anthony most recently served as operational vice president/GMM at Brookstone where he oversaw merchandising for the Web site and catalogs for the last 12 years.
January 5,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 6, 2010
Home Furnishings Business is accepting product photography for the upcoming Las Vegas Market Feb. 1-5.
To participate, send high-resolution images by Jan. 7 to Sheila Long O'Mara at slomara@napco.com.
Be sure to include company name, product name, Las Vegas showroom location and Web site address.
The photography will be included in our February issue that will be distributed at the Market.
January 5,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 6, 2010
Case goods producer Moosehead Furniture Co., Monson, Maine, has been put up for auction by the manufacturer's primary lender, Machias Savings Bank, according to a report in the Bangor Daily News.
The bank, the lender of the Tardy-Connors Group, LLC, which in September 2007 snagged the company from an auction placed the company's property and equipment for auction with Keenan Auction Co.
The auction company is accepting sealed bids on the property, equipment, vehicles and the Moosehead name until Jan. 21.
The company owners stop production about few months ago and dismissed between 30 and 40 employees.
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January 4,
2010 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in on January 5, 2010
A High Point showroom is creating a dual use and will serve as a retail venue during the year when the spring and fall market is not in town.
Elm Street Pavilion, located at the corner of Green and South Elm streets, will serve as a temporary showroom during the High Point Market. The 12,000-square-foot space has an on-site showroom manager to show and sell product to customers during market and during off-market times.
The building is also available for year-round use as corporate offices and has a 6,000-square-foot parking lot.
Between market cycles, the retail store is open to the public three days a weekThursday afternoons and all day Friday and Saturday. It is also open by appointment.
Our goal is for our multi-function market showroom to yield lower operational costs and higher sale turns by serving as more than a market showroom, said Stanford Ray, showroom manager for Elm Street Pavilion. Our in-house ability to receive, store, repair, repack, and ship market samples 12-months a year is unprecedented in the Triad. With business being off and costs rising, we seek to help our city and its tenants by offering more at lower cost.
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