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March 14,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on March 2007
Lexington Home Brands, Thomasville, N.C., will debut its latest Liz Claiborne Home collection during the High Point Market beginning March 26. Called French Evolution, the collection includes Louis Philippe styling elements, cherry finishes and upholstery that ranges from ivory and terra cotta to black-and-white with red details.
First introduced in April 2004, the Liz Claiborne Home collection goes beyond furniture to include bed, bath, home storage, flooring, tabletop and other products sold at department stores and other outlets. Lexington’s latest Liz Claiborne introduction later this month will come at the same time as its debut of a Trump Home collection designed with billionaire Donald Trump, the focus of the television hit, The Apprentice.
“The Liz Claiborne Home consumer appreciates classic styles with updated attitudes that enhance her multi-faceted life,” said Virginia Bremer, licensing director for Liz Claiborne Home.
Other Lexington Home Brands collections include Tommy Bahama Home, Nautica, Palmer Home, Bob Timberlake and Woolrich.
March 13,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on March 2007
Jerry Baker has been named vice president of sales for Schnadig Corp.
In his new position, Baker reports to Jeff Katz, executive vice president of sales and merchandising, and will direct all apects of the sales function to meet growth and revenue goals.
Prior to joining Schnadig, Baker was executive vice president of marketing, merchandising and national accounts for PeopLoungers. He has also held sales management positions with Berkline, Ashley and Stanley Furniture.
“We are thrilled to have a seasoned professional such as Jerry Baker join the company,” Katz said. “Jerry’s experience in the industry coupled with his high level of integrity fits perfectly with the strategy and future growth of Schnadig. Jerry will have an immediate impact on the sales and profits of the company.”
March 13,
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By Home Furnishings Business in Case Goods on March 2007
Larry Powell has been named vice president of sales for University Loft Co. to oversee sales for the company’s college, military and hospitality markets.
Powell will join the company March 26 and will manage all operations of these markets. He will report to James Jannetides, president and chief executive officer of University Loft.
“I know with Larry’s extensive background in the furnishings market, he will be able to keep ULC at the top of its game in the contract, military and hospitality markets,” Jannetides said.
Powell has more than 20 years of experience in the furniture industry, and most recently was director of international sales and market development at Hickory Springs Manufacturing Corp. where he was employed for 13 years.
March 13,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Upholstery on March 2007
Joel Crisp has been named vice president of global operations for Valdese Weavers.
In his new role, Crisp will direct the Valdese International Product brand, which includes products designed and developed in North Carolina and sourced offshore with manufacturing partners.
“Joel Crisp has developed the VIP brand, conceived and executed a strategy for VIP and has grown the business exponentially,” said Mike Shelton, president and chief executive officer of Valdese Weavers. “We are now an important factor in the marketplace for sourced products and services under the VIP brand, with exciting continued growth potential. I am proud to appoint Joel as a vice president and officer of Valdese Weavers. We have high expectations for the future of the VIP brand because of the leadership of Joel Crisp.”
Within the VIP brand, Crisp oversees the Valdese Weavers sourced fabric stocking program for distribution to the company’s customers in the United States, as well as designing and developing products to be sourced by customers who utilize cut-and-sew capabilities abroad.
Prior to this appointment, Crisp was director of global operations for the company.
“It’s the continuation of maturing the brand and growing the stigma of our business,” Crisp said. “We plan to add more resources to provide more services and expand our product lines. The more products we add, the more opportunity there is to fuel our growth.
March 13,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Recliners on March 2007
Interactive Health, which makes iJoy massage chairs, announced Tuesday that it will adopt the corporate name Human Touch, which is its key massage chair brand.
“We felt that Human Touch is becoming such a strong brand and that it really communicates the high quality nature of our products,” said Craig Womack, CEO of the Long Beach, Calif.-based company. “We’re looking for a new chapter of growth with Human Touch as we take our message to a broader audience and market.”
In an announcement Wednesday, company officials said they have plans to promote the Human Touch corporate name with a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign, in-store displays and a public relations initiative.
The 25-year-old company produces robotic massage chairs, zero gravity recliners and other massage products that are distributed through specialty retailers and furniture stores across the United States and in more than 48 other countries.