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Standard Furniture Taps Jay Peters as VP of Merchandising
June 24,
2020 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry 
Casegoods and upholstery producer Standard Furniture has announced the appointment of Jay Peters as vice president of merchandising for all of the company’s brands.
Peters began his career in 1999 with Standard. He returns to the company after a successful 10-year stay as an executive in merchandising for a top 100 furniture retailer. He is the grandson of Mack Hodgson, who founded Standard Furniture in 1946.
“Standard Furniture has roots that run deep in this industry. I am thrilled to return to the place where I started my career. Being able to bring my 20 years of furniture knowledge back to Standard will help us deliver the right value, style, and quality to our retail partners. The responsibility entrusted in me to help shape the future of our company is an amazing opportunity, and one not taken lightly,” said Peters.
Under Peters’ leadership, Standard will focus on product categories that align with its core competencies that fill the needs of its retail partners and consumers.
“With the addition of Jay to our team, we are strengthening our ability to become a best in class product, value and service provider,” said Charlie Eitel, CEO of Standard.
Tim Ussery, president and COO of Standard added, “Jay is an incredibly talented merchandiser, and his industry knowledge is vast. I am excited to have him as a core member of our management team.”