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From Home Furnishing Business

French Heritage Names Edge VP of Sales and Merchandising

October 3, 2013  by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Prior to this appointment, Edge was general merchandise manager at French concern Pierre Deux. He also worked at ABC Carpet & Home and at Bloomingdale’s, where he started his career.  

“We are very proud to welcome Gary to French Heritage," said Henessy Wayser, president of French Heritage. "He brings a wealth of retail and wholesale experience to our company. His deep knowledge of our industry and known talent in merchandising will be a great addition to our team. We want to continue to be a trend setter in this new home-furnishings world, while respecting the French traditions that have made our company what it is today and Gary will be very involved with that process.”

Edge will continue to be based in New York and will welcome dealers at French Heritage’s corporate showroom in High Point the upcoming High Point Furniture Market.

“I am very excited to join the team at French Heritage,” said Edge. "Throughout my retail career French Heritage has always been an important partner because of the quality and vision that Henessy and Jacques deliver. Now I will have the opportunity to insure that other retailers benefit from that.”