Welspun’s Leonard Honored as Textiles Leader of the Year by N.C. State


people Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:31am

RALEIGH, N.C.-Barry Leonard, president and CEO of Welspun USA, has been designated Textiles Leader of the Year by the North Carolina State University College of Textiles.

Waterford’s Perez Moves to Shop NBC


people Fri, 04/19/2013 - 12:33pm

NEW YORK–Waterford spokesperson Jorge Perez said he is leaving the crystal company at the end of this month to launch a tabletop collection on Shop NBC and serve as the television retailer’s luxury lifestyle expert.

Leggett & Platt Promotes Loch to Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing


people Thu, 04/18/2013 - 11:49am

CARTHAGE, Mo.–Leggett & Platt announced that Pat Loch has been promoted to senior vice president of sales & marketing for Home Furniture Components (HFC). This promotion recognizes the impact Loch has made at HFC and will position him to lead international sales & marketing activities for products primarily sold in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Byrne Back as Overstock CEO


people Tue, 04/16/2013 - 12:24pm

SALT LAKE CITY-Patrick Byrne, Overstock.com’s chairman and CEO, has resumed his post after taking a medical leave.

Byrne, also the founder of the retail website, took his leave in February to be treated for cardiac issues thought to be associated with cancer treatments he had received years ago. Jonathan Johnson, former president of Overstock.com, was named acting CEO at that time.

Johnson has been nominated to stand for election to the Overstock board. If elected, Johnson will be appointed executive vice chairman.

Eisenberg Leaves Latex International


people Tue, 04/16/2013 - 12:23pm

SHELTON, Conn.-Tomas Eisenberg, Latex International’s vice president of strategic marketing, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests, effective immediately.

Eisenberg’s responsibilities over international business development will now be assumed by Kurt Ling, president of the company’s Pure LatexBLISS brand. Ling’s appointment is part of an organizational change to Latex International’s brand management offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Shopko Tabs Cooper as Senior Marketing VP


people Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:09pm

GREEN BAY, Wis.-Michael Cooper has joined Shopko as senior vice president of marketing.

In his new role, Cooper is responsible for leading the retailer’s branding strategy and marketing initiatives. He reports to Jill Soltau, president and chief merchandising officer, and has succeeded Nancy Altman, who has left the company.

Before taking his new post, Cooper was with Office Depot in a number of executive positions, most recently as vice president of marketing. Prior to joining Office Depot, Cooper was with Accenture as a retail practice consultant.

Martin Chapman Joins AICO Merchandising Team


people Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:07pm

PICO RIVERA, Calif.–Amini Innovation Corporation/AICO has appointed industry veteran Martin Chapman to the newly created position director of leather development.

Rizzy Home Appoints Hedrick Sales Manager


people Thu, 04/11/2013 - 11:59am

CALHOUN, Ga.–Rizzy Home has named Larry Hedrick as Midwest regional sales manager, as well as responsible for the rent-to-own distribution channel nationwide. Hedrick will report directly to Kevin Welch, national sales manager of Rizzy Home.

A rug industry veteran, Hedrick is the principal of Hedrick Enterprises, which most recently represented Karastan/Mohawk. He also previously served as president of Lifestyles USA, director of merchandising for Rug Studio and Smith & Noble and vice president of Bernsen’s Oriental Rugs.

Power Named Canadian Sales Rep for Capel


people Thu, 04/11/2013 - 11:58am

TROY, N.C.–Capel Rugs has hired Karyn Power, a sales representative with more than 20 years of experience, to cover the Atlantic Canada region, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador. She is located in Nova Scotia.

Karyn has been involved in medical sales for most of her career but added furniture and home decor to her portfolio last year when she joined Power Agencies.

Rizzy Names Barkley Regional Sales Manager


people Tue, 04/09/2013 - 12:11pm

CALHOUN, Ga.–Rizzy Home has named Joe Barkley the Southeast & Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager, with additional responsibilities for national accounts. In this newly created position, Barkley reports to Mark Ferullo, Rizzy Home vice president, and will be headquartered in Rizzy’s facility here.

“Barkley’s vast experience will be an asset contributing with product development, sales leadership, in addition to account development and management,” Ferullo said.