April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) has named veteran retail and consumer goods executive Alasdair James as its new president and CEO.
April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry, Mattresses, Product
Aiming to capitalize on the power of digital marketing to communicate more and effectively with consumers, bedding producer Spring Air International has named Michael Giurleo to the new position of director of e-commerce.
April 4,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Adjustable bed producer Reverie has promoted John Wanat to vice president of sales for its wholesale division.
March 22,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Bedding, Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry, Product
Bedding Industries of America, parent company of the Eastman House and Eclipse brands, has named former Leggett & Platt executive Russ Bowman to oversee implementation of a companywide quality control and process improvement initiative.
March 17,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Tommy Leflein has been elected the 79th president of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Assn. He was installed earlier this month at IHFRA’s annual board of directors meeting in High Point.
March 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry
Twin-Star International, a resource for electric fireplaces, entertainment furniture and related home furnishings products, has been sold to the private equity firm Z Capital Partners and hired Lori Gonzalez as its new CEO.
March 16,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Business Strategy, Executive Changes, Industry
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) said it is reorganizing the leadership team at Pottery Barn following the resignation of Sandra Stangl as president of Pottery Barn Brands.