F. Schumacher & Co. Names Kate Premo Director of Marketing Communications
NEW YORK, New York -- Kate Premo, a marketing and public relations veteran has joined F.Schumacher & Co. The annoucnment was made by Miles Glidden, president, interior design group, F. Schumacher & Co. "I am pleased to announce that… Read more.May 19, 2006
Zimmer+Rohde Purchases Warner Fabrics
COMO, Italy — Warner Fabrics Ltd., based in London has been sold to Zimmer+Rohde for an undisclosed price by Turnell & Gigon of London on April 28. Zimmer+Rohde has sales of $52 million according to owner Andreas Zimmer. Other Z+R brands… Read more.May 11, 2006
Marion Murray Leaves American Century, Starts Consulting Firm
NEW YORK, New York — Marion Murray has confirmed that she has left American Century, where she held the postition of vice president of design and merchandising. As of early May, she has created her own consulting firm. "I am consulting… Read more.May 8, 2006
Breziner Dies at 63
COLMAR, Pennsylvania -- Arthur Breziner, 63, passed away it is believed sometime last weekend at his residence in Quakertown, PA. Breziner was a nine year employee of Stout Brothers, one of the top 50 wholesalers in the world today. "His work… Read more.May 4, 2006
DiModica to Represent boutique DESIGN, Hospitality Match International
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York -- Rosemary DiModica has been named a sales consultant for Hospitality Match International, the one-to-one designer/supplier conference and boutique DESIGN — the only boutique hospitality magazine in the industry.… Read more.May 3, 2006
Slough Named President of American Silk Mills
GREENWICH, Connecticut -- Robin Slough has been named president of American Silk Mills, Inc., reporting to John Sullivan, principal. For the past six years, Slough was vice president of sales and marketing for the firm which has prospered… Read more.May 2, 2006
Higgins Joins American Century Contract
SALISBURY, North Carolina — Frank Higgins has been named contract sales manager for American Century Home Fabrics, a new position and division. He was previously in a similar position at Robert Allen Group for over 20 years. In his new… Read more.April 4, 2006
Sources Say Higgins Leaves Purchasing Agency
SAN FRANCISCO, California -- Steve Higgins has left Higgins Purchasing Group, the company which he founded. The company would not confirm his departure but it was well known on the West Coast that he resigned this past week. Higgins himself… Read more.March 24, 2006
