Marrion Murray Leaves American Century, Starts Consulting Firm
NEW YORK, New York—Marrion Murray has confirmed that she has left American Century, where she held the post of vice president of design and merchandising. As of early May, she has created her own consulting firm. "I am consulting… Read more.November 30, -0001
Bas Hendricks Dies at 40
DUIZEL, Holland - Bas Hendricks, the 40-year-old owner of Albatros, a Dutch weaver, and Asian Weavers, perished in a car crash Monday night, September 17 en route from the UK to his home in Holland. "He had just driven through the tunnel… Read more.November 30, -0001
Pezka, Godwin Join Stout Brothers
COLMAR, Pennsylvania-Stout Brothers Co. Inc. has hired Karen Pezka and Barbara Godwin as product designers reporting directly to and working with Mark Rickers, senior chief executive. Pezka was previously designing fabric for Doblin Mills… Read more.November 30, -0001
Growth at Valdese Mandates Personnel Restructuring
VALDESE, North Carolina – With the acquisitions of CIRCA1801, Home Fabrics and Guild 360 Contract, as well as the folding of two large competitors, Valdese Weavers has undergone several progressive changes in the last year, including the… Read more.November 30, -0001
Linens 'n Things Shell Out to Three Senior Executives
CLIFTON, New Jersey – Three senior executives of Linens 'n Things have been given substantial raises in salary. The company's board of directors has approved higher base salaries for the svp, cfo Francis Rowan ($300,000); evp of store… Read more.November 30, -0001
Nuhouse Design Joins the Bacarrat Hotels Brand
MIAMI, Florida — Nuhouse Design Associates, a Florida-based interior design firm, has been selected to create the look of the first hotel of the new Bacarrat Hotels and Resorts brand. The new hotel is set to be an exclusive, ultra-luxury… Read more.November 30, -0001
Mohawk Shuts Doors of Two Yarn Facilities
CALHOUN, Georgia. – Mohawk Industries announced that it will permanently shut down two of its synthetic yarn manufacturing sites in the next 60 days in Dillon, South Carolina and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. According to company officials,… Read more.November 30, -0001