Furniture sector hires, promotions, awards

HBC completes Lord & Taylor buy, promotes Brooks

Michael Knell, February 6, 2012
TORONTO - The Hudson's Bay Company has completed the acquisition of its affiliate, U.S. department store chain Lord & Taylor Holdings, and named Bonnie Brooks, who has served as president and CEO of The Bay since August 2008, to oversee the newly expanded retail operation as president of the Hudson's Bay Company. More
Payne joins Victor Group as sales manager

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
FALL RIVER, Mass. - Dan Payne has joined Victor Group as sales manager for the company's residential division. Victor is a supplier of decorative fabric to jobbers and furniture manufacturers. More
Jim Sherbert steps down as CEO of Bush Inds.

Thomas Russell, February 6, 2012
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Jim Sherbert has stepped down as CEO of ready-to-assemble furniture specialist Bush Inds. and will retire this spring, the company announced. More
Art Van Furniture's new drive pays tribute to Eleanor Josaitis

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
WARREN, Mich. — Art Van Furniture is partnering with Focus: Hope in a community service drive to provide families, seniors and schools with food, new and gently used books and art supplies. More
Leather Italia reorganizes management team

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
LELAND, N.C. - Leather upholstery resource Leather Italia has formed two new business divisions and reorganized its management team to focus on sales growth in specific distribution channels. More
Jesse A. Brinkley, longtime industry executive

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. - Jesse A. Brinkley, whose long career in home furnishings included the presidency of youth specialist Lea Inds., has died after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 70. More
Gorman's promotes Petroskey to Grand Rapids GM

Clint Engel, February 6, 2012
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Gorman's Home Furnishings & Interior Design has promoted Duane Petroskey to general manager of its showroom and design center here. More
Six new members join Market Authority board

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
HIGH POINT - The High Point Market Authority has added six new members to its board of directors, including a new seat to represent the design community. More
HOM honors L.J. Gascho, King Hickory rep Kobler

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
COON RAPIDS, Minn. - HOM Furniture honored Pat Kobler of King Hickory as its 2011 Sales Representative of the Year and L.J. Gascho as Vendor of the Year at the retailer's annual banquet this month in St. Paul, Minn. More
Matthews joins BDI

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
CHANTILLY, Va. - Contemporary home entertainment, office and occasional supplier BDI has hired Craig Matthews as director of AV sales. More
Massood logistics names execs, adds services

Larry Thomas, February 6, 2012
EDEN, N.C. - Massood Logistics, formed last fall following the shutdown of Furniture Transport Group, has added two key executives and expanded its menu of services. More
Q&A: How will Lexington, Sligh work together?

Thomas Russell, February 6, 2012
HIGH POINT - Before the October High Point Market, case goods and upholstery resource Lexington Home Brands acquired Sligh Furniture, a 131-year-old, upper-end supplier of home office and home entertainment furniture. More
Aaron's taps Cave to head real estate

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
ATLANTA - Aaron's has hired Jeannie Cave as vice president of real estate and construction. More
La-Z-Boy promotes Huff, hires Daley

Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
MONROE, Mich. - Furniture source La-Z-Boy has promoted industry veteran Randy Huff and named Thomas Daley to new executive posts for its American Drew, Lea and Hammary unit. More
On the Road: Louis Shanks keeps evolving

Clint Engel, February 6, 2012
SAN ANTONIO - Mike Forwood's cell phone wouldn't stop ringing in the Louis Shanks of Texas showroom here. More
Sit 'n Sleep names Nelson Bercier president, promotes 2 others

Furniture Today Staff, February 2, 2012
GARDENA, Calif. - Southern California mattress retailer Sit 'n Sleep said it has promoted three key company executives, including a new president. More
Longtime industry executive, developer Marvin Danto dies at 95

Furniture Today Staff, January 30, 2012
BLOOMFIELD Hills, Mich. — Marvin I. Danto, a retired home furnishings executive and founder of the Michigan Design Center and Design Center of the Americas, has died at age 95. More
Mattress Firm names industry veteran Charlie Eitel to board

Larry Thomas, January 27, 2012
HOUSTON — Former Simmons CEO Charlie Eitel has been elected to the board of directors of bedding retailer Mattress Firm. More
Norwalk Furniture names Phil Cline Eastern sales manager

Gary Evans, January 27, 2012
NORWALK, Ohio — Phil Cline has been promoted to the newly created position of Eastern regional sales manager for upholstery maker Norwalk Furniture. More
Jackson Furniture names David Reynolds sales VP, Midwest

Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Upholstery producer Jackson Furniture Inds. has named David Reynolds to the new post of vice president of sales, Midwest. More

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