February 7,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry 
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Lance Wills as executive vice president and chief information officer, effective immediately.
February 6,
2019 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Executive Changes, Industry
American Silk Mills (ASM/Company) has hired David. R. Corbin, an accomplished, entrepreneurial business leader with experience across the home furnishings industry as chief executive officer. He will assume responsibilities previously held by Cynthia Clark Douthit prior to her retirement.
January 29,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
WithIt, the women's leadership development network serving the home and furnishings industries, has announced its 2019 Board of Directors and the promotion of its director, Amy Van Dorp.
January 28,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Canada-based Flex Bedding Group has named industry veteran Valerie Stranix to its newly created position of general manager.
January 23,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Mattress manufacturer Spring Air International has appointed Jennifer Groom to the newly created position of director of operations.
January 16,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced Mariah Maydew, president of Fruehauf’s Patio and Garden in Boulder, Colo., as the 2019 Retail Council Chair, following four years as a member.