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From Home Furnishing Business
July 22,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry 
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has announced the appointment of Douglas Diemoz to the newly created role of president and Robert Riesbeck as executive vice president and chief financial officer, both effective July 22.
June 18,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Designer Weekly, Executive Changes, Industry
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has announced veteran retail and omnichannel executive Allison O’Connor as its new president and CEO, effective July 15, 2019.
June 12,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Furniture, Industry
MicroD, a leading provider of online product catalog solutions and digital brand visibility for the home furnishings industry, has announced Jay Diamond as its new vice president of sales.
June 11,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Organic mattress producer OMI has announced the retirement of Founder and Chairman Walt Bader, passing the baton to his son, current CEO Jeff Bader.
May 24,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
International Market Centers (IMC) has hired Shannon Knox as its new EVP, chief technology officer. Beginning June 3, he will be responsible for IMC’s overall strategy, architecture, delivery and use of technology and IT infrastructure.
May 24,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
After an extensive search, Ohio-based Morris Furniture Company has named Marcus Moore as VP of Marketing & Advertising, replacing current VP Robert Kablen as he takes on new responsibilities at the company.
May 14,
2019 by Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) has announced that Steven Temaras has stepped down as CEO and resigned as a member of the company’s board. Mary Winston, who recently joined the board of directors, has been appointed interim CEO.