Home Textiles exectutive news, retailers, suppliers, buyers, manufacturers en-us http://www.hometextilestoday.com/community/People/47390.html?nid=3785 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:23:19 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6576413.html?nid=3785 Burbank, Calif. – Bill Spencer has joined Hallmart Collectibles as national sales and marketing manager for key accounts. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:50:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6576140.html?nid=3785 Emeryville, Calif. – A more than 20-year veteran of the area rug industry, William “Bubba” Hill has joined Bon Motif as the area, accent and bath rug company’s vp sales. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:53:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6575455.html?nid=3785 Herndon, Va. -- Web-based technology provider to the home décor, furniture, gift and lighting industries Whereoware has named Boyd Tasker to its executive director of sales and marketing post. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:20:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6575231.html?nid=3785 Abilene, Kan. – Rural general merchandiser Duckwall-ALCO Stores has named former Meijer president Lawrence Zigerelli its new president and ceo. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:29:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6574877.html?nid=3785 St. Petersburg, Fla. – Retailer HSN has named former Macy’s fashion merchant Nancy Caplan svp of the soft home division, which includes home décor and design, entertaining, and lifestyle merchandise. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:48:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6574876.html?nid=3785 Syosset, N.Y. – Stanton Carpet Corp., a designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of high-end decorative wool and synthetic area rugs, has appointed Jonathan Cohen its new coo, reporting to founder and ceo Sy Cohen. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:46:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6574420.html?nid=3785 Troy, N.C. – Ninety-one year-old family owned and operated area and accent rug manufacturer and importer Capel Rugs has promoted Colleen Stoutnar to marketing manager. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:29:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6574418.html?nid=3785 Johnston, S.C. – Stephen Rothschild has joined the senior management team at Riegel Consumer Products in the position of national account manager – sheeting and terry division. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:28:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6573918.html?nid=3785 New York – Brand management company NexCen Brands has made several changes to its stock option agreements with a range of current and former employees, the company reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:09:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6573609.html?nid=3785 Ware, Mass. – Blanket, throw and home accessory supplier Berkshire Blanket has named Thomas Bowles ceo, replacing ceo and founder Rick Lotuff, who will remain active on the board of directors. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:14:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6573303.html?nid=3785 High Point, N.C. – The International Home Furnishings Center has named Tom Mitchell president and ceo, effective July 14. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:24:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6572543.html?nid=3785 Clifton, N.J. – Ron Marshall has resigned from the boards of directors of Linens ’n Things and parent company Linens Holding Co., according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:55:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6572022.html?nid=3785 Port Washington, N.Y. – In response to demands from large rug retailers for private label and customized programs, upscale area rug company Safavieh has created its new Custom Mass Market division to accommodate this growing business segment. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:15:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6571692.html?nid=3785 Roslyn, N.Y. – Throw manufacturer The Northwest Company has named Peter McCabe vp business development, a new position. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:05:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6571690.html?nid=3785 New York – The Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) has named Katie Geraghty executive director; Kellen is an associate director at association management and professional services firm Kellen Company, which has long handled administration of HFPA. Geraghty steps into the post being vacated by Deborah Collins. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:56:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6571153.html?nid=3785 Ridgewood, N.Y. – Services were held here June 13 for Harry Markowitz, retired chairman of the former Max Kahn Curtain Co. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:33:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6570639.html?nid=3785 New York – Alan Millstein has joined Bangkok-based carpet and rug maker Tai Ping as global managing director for the company’s RBC (residential/boutique/contract) division. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:02:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6570642.html?nid=3785 Hayward, Calif. -- Dan Stengel has rejoined Keeco as president and ceo of U.S. Operations after being away for two years. Stengel returns to the company he built together with Leonard Kee, founder, in 1979. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:02:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6570638.html?nid=3785 Valdese, N.C. – Circa 1801, a division of Valdese Weavers, will not renew its design contract arrangement with David McLaren. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:00 MST http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6569884.html?nid=3785 Fort Lee, N.J. – Broadloom and handmade area rug and supplier Couristan has named Terry Gissell national account manager for its Residential Sales Division, a newly created post that reports to Steve Codella, Couristan svp of sales, Eastern United States. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:48:00 MST