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March 14,
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The Sustainable Furniture Council has completed its legal incorporation in the state of Delaware just as the recently formed organization prepares for the upcoming High Point Market.
The council is a non-profit industry association committed to promoting sustainable manufacturing and other business practices within the home furnishings industry and to raising awareness about environmentally-friendly choices among consumers and buyers.
Spearheaded by a group of furniture industry volunteers, membership is open to individuals or companies aligning themselves with the organization’s mission. About 35 charter members will have an active role in defining initial standards requirements for SFC-endorsed furniture companies.
The organization will kick off the spring High Point Market with an evening event in the South Cone showroom Monday, March 26 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Cisco Brothers will host another party Tuesday, March 27 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
GREENStyle, an SFC moniker, will be celebrated in the Century Courtyard at Historic Market Square Wednesday, March 28, from 6 until 8 p.m. All market attendees are invited.
Throughout the market dates, SFC members will man its booth inside the GREENStyle Pavilion at the Suites at Market Square with membership and certification information. A GREENStyle Market map will also be available, marking SFC member locations throughout the tradeshow. SFC member showrooms will additionally feature GREENStyle signs.
March 14,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on March 2007
Stephanie Lena has been named new product merchandising manager for aspenhome.
In addition to Lena’s design responsibilities, she is responsible for merchandising duties including SKU management, showroom display logistics, and sample coordination. Lena, along with Jena Hall, vice president of merchandising bedroom, dining and occasional at aspenhome, won the 2006 Pinnacle Award for the Young Classics bedroom design.
“We are very fortunate to have someone as talented as Stephanie on our team,” Hall said. “Stephanie’s dedication, talent and enthusiasm are a great asset as we continue to move into new product categories.”
Lena began her career with Wynwood Furniture as the merchandising coordinator. While at Wynwood, Lena worked on the overall design direction of furnishings, selected and sourced upholstery and helped to develop the top-of-bed program.
March 14,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on March 2007
High Point Market visitors will be able to get discounts and special offers at more than 80 Triad-area merchants with a new “Market Passport” that will be distributed by the Market Authority during the March 26-April 1 event.
Expanding on a “Market to Mall” card initiated several markets ago by Oak Hollow Mall, the new discount program involves Chamber of Commerce members in High Point, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Archdale, Thomasville and Kernersville. The Market Passport will be distributed to registered market attendees at area hotels, inside market buildings and in Market Authority information booths in the transportation terminal outside the International Home Furnishings Center’s Commerce Street entrance.
Tom Dayvault, president and CEO of the High Point Chamber of Commerce said, “It’s very important to our Chamber and our neighboring Chambers throughout the Triad that market guests feel warmly welcomed when they come to High Point. Our members eagerly became part of this discount card program so that everyone involved with market would know how special they are to our community.”
March 14,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on March 2007
Case goods importer Legacy Classic has promoted Larry Cryan to vice president of operations. Cryan replaces Richard Mihalik, who was recently elevated to a senior operations position with Legacy’s parent company, Samson Marketing.
Previously, Cryan was customer service manager. In his new role, he is responsible for Legacy Classic’s new High Point warehouse facility. Cryan reports to President Lee Boone.
In a release Wednesday, Boone said: “Larry has done an exceptional job for Legacy in his current role as customer service manager and he has clearly proven his abilities as an outstanding manager, leader and team player. I am confident Larry will do a terrific job for Legacy in his new position.”
In addition, Mike Lazorchick has been promoted to customer service manager to fill Cryan’s prior position. He reports to Cryan.
Boone said: “The customer service manager is a critical position on our team and I am confident Mike is the right person for the job. Mike has distinguished himself as a high-caliber manager for Legacy in his prior role as operations manager and most recently through the exceptional job he did managing the building process for our new High Point warehouse and offices. Mike is a great team player and a true ‘people-person’ who will excel in his new role.”
March 14,
2007 by in UnCategorized
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Roswell Brayton Jr., president and chief executive officer of outdoor apparel and lifestyle brand Woolrich, has died. He was 55-years-old.
Brayton collapsed Monday afternoon at Woolrich headquarters in Woolrich, Pa. He was rushed to Jersey Shore Hospital where medical personnel were unable to revive him, the company said in an announcement Wednesday.
A member of the sixth generation of the company’s founding family, Brayton grew up in Woolrich, Pa., and joined the company in 1978. He became president of Woolrich in 1996 and assumed the role of CEO in 1997.
Brayton is survived by his wife, Sally, and seven children.
Services are scheduled for Thursday, March 15 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Williamsport, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brayton Family Scholarship Fund and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.