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HSNi Taps Schmeling as COO and CFO

people Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:07pm

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-Judy Schmeling has been promoted by HSNi to chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

Schmeling, who had served as executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2001, is now responsible for supply chain operations and customer-care functions as well as for leading the finance and information-technology sectors.

Kenney Promoted to President of Norwalk Furniture

people Tue, 05/14/2013 - 12:52pm

NORWALK, Ohio–Mike Kenney has been named president of Norwalk Furniture.

He succeeds Dan White, an investor that agreed to serve as interim president in 2008 when 12 Norwalk, Ohio-based families purchased the then-troubled furniture company. At that time, Kenney was named vice president of sales and marketing for the new Norwalk. A replacement for his former position has not been selected.

Pollard, Former Costco VP, Joins Abbyson Living Board

people Tue, 05/14/2013 - 12:51pm

LOS ANGELES–Mike Pollard, retired vice president of Costco Wholesale, has joined the board of directors of Abbyson Living.

Pollard retired from Costco Wholesale earlier this year. He’d held various management positions in warehouse operations, international, Internet technology and e-commerce since joining the company in 1985.

L.A. Mart Appoints Mascari Marketing Director

people Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:12pm

LOS ANGELES–L.A. Mart has named Jennifer Mascari its new director of marketing.

Mascari joined the L.A. team on May 1st and will direct the execution of strategic marketing and communications initiatives, media relations and steward the forward thrust of L.A. Mart and L.A. Mart Design Center, the company said. Mascari also is charged with continuing the momentum created by the renaming of the gift & home markets now known as GALLA, Give and Live LA. She succeeds Trisha Schultz, who has taken a position outside of the industry.

Conrad Elected President of ASFD

people Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:03pm

HIGH POINT, N.C.–The Powell Company’s John Conrad was named the president of the American Society of Furniture Designers at a recent meeting of the nonprofit organization.

Conrad has served on ASFD’s board since 2008. He succeeds Dudley Moore, Jr., of Otto & Moore. Moore will serve as ASFD chairman for the next two years.

New directors to the board are C.J. Grudzinskas, Catina Unlimited; Timothy O’Hare, H. Thomas Keller Associates; and Katy Skelton, Katy Skelton, LLC.

DMC Names Marcum EVP Finance

people Fri, 05/03/2013 - 12:16pm

DALLAS–Dallas Market Center has promoted Cherie Marcum, its vice president of finance, to executive vice president of finance at Dallas Market Center. Marcum is responsible for overseeing the company’s financial processes, audits and budgeting system.

“Cherie has been instrumental in streamlining accounting functions and the budget process throughout the past six years,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “We value her contributions and dedication and are thrilled to have her lead our finance team.”

PureCare by Fabrictech Names Robb VP, GM

people Wed, 05/01/2013 - 12:20pm

FAIRFIELD, N.J.-James Robb had been appointed vice president and general manager of PureCare by Fabrictech.

In this position, a new one for the company and the brand, Robb is responsible for key infrastructure needs and upgrading systems to serve the PureCare customer base. He reports to Jeff Bergman, president and chief operating officer, and Arnold Hershbain, chairman and CEO. PureCare is Fabrictech’s brand for protectors, toppers and pillows, designed to create a healthy sleep environment.

Davis Named Rue La La CEO

people Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:09pm

BOSTON-Rue La La has added the title of CEO to Steve Davis, who is the online retailer’s president.

Davis succeeds Ben Fischman, who founded Rue La La in 2008 and who is stepping down from this role. Davis has been president since 2010. Michael Rubin, the company’s chairman, remains in that post.

Fischman said, “We founded Rue La La five years ago to offer consumers the most engaging online retail experience, and I leave the company in the hands of Steve and a brilliant team who share and will continue in that vision.”

Gibson, Supply Chain EVP for Family Dollar, Leaves

people Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:02pm

MATTHEWS, N.C.-Charles Gibson, executive vice president of supply chain for Family Dollar, has left the retailer to pursue other interests, effective today.

A successor has not been announced. According to a Family Dollar spokesman, those executives who had been reporting to Gibson will report to Michael Bloom, president and chief operating officer, until a successor is named.