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Kendra Wilkins
Kendra Wilkins is the new Director of Merchandising for Sagebrook Home.

Sagebrook Home Appoints Director of Merchandising

Kendra Wilkins joins Sagebrook Home as the new Director of Merchandising. Kendra will be leading an initiative to create a new higher-end lifestyle brand launching Fall 2023, that will offer a high-…
John-Richard names industry veteran Scott Smith as its chief merchandising officer. 
John-Richard names industry veteran Scott Smith as its chief merchandising officer. 

John-Richard Names Scott Smith to Chief Merchandising Role

Luxury whole home furnishings resource John-Richard names industry veteran Scott Smith as its chief merchandising officer.  In his new role, Smith is responsible for leading the merchandising and…

Crystorama Welcomes Ben Tuminello as the National Sales Director

Crystorama is pleased to announce that Ben Tuminello has joined the company as National Sales  Director. Tuminello has immense sales management and business development knowledge and  brings 20 years…

WAC Lighting Names Thomas Wang Head of Asia Operations

Thomas Wang has been appointed as Head of Asia Operations for WAC Lighting and will lead manufacturing and marketing for domestic and international sales throughout Asia.  “Thomas has played a vital…
Becky Weber
Crate & Barrel merchandising veteran, Becky Weber.

Hooker Furnishings Launches New Modern Lifestyle Furniture Brand

Hooker Furnishings is set to launch a new modern lifestyle furniture brand, called M at the April 2023 High Point Market. Led by Crate & Barrel merchandising veteran, Becky Weber, the brand…
Steve Pulone, General Manager and Vice President of Operations of O’Malia’s Living (second from left), received congratulations from Retail Genius Award judges Brian Lawrence, Mariah Maydew and Cathy Galbreath-Buzbee after receiving the honor at ICFA’s Educational Conference in Nashville.
Steve Pulone, General Manager and Vice President of Operations of O’Malia’s Living (second from left), received congratulations from Retail Genius Award judges Brian Lawrence, Mariah Maydew and Cathy Galbreath-Buzbee after receiving the honor at ICFA’s Educational Conference in Nashville.

O’Malia’s Living Selected for 2023 Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award

The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) gave this year’s Mary Fruehauf Retail Genius Award to O’Malia’s Living in Carmel, Ind. The presentation was made during the ICFA’s Educational…
Mariana Anzures, Elle Yanez
The Bienenstock Furniture Library awarded Mariana Anzures (furniture) and Elle Yanez (interior design) with top honors.

Bienenstock Furniture Library Names Student Design Competition Winners

The Bienenstock Furniture Library (BFL) has named the winners of its annual student design competitions for furniture and interior design in 2023, awarding a total of $16,000 to the top performers…
Mark Crowther
Mark Crowther has been hired as IMC's new Chief Digital Officer.

IMC Names Chief Digital Officer

International Market Centers (IMC) today announced the hiring of a Chief Digital Officer, Mark Crowther, a seasoned digital executive with 25+ years of experience transforming how organizations…
denise mcgaha for wildwood
Interior Designer Denise McGaha will introduce her new collection at High Point Market.

Wildwood Partners with Denise McGaha

Wildwood has partnered with Dallas-based interior designer Denise McGaha on a new collection of lighting, furniture and home decor. The relationship was a natural fit — two families of multi-…
Mark Ross, Chelsea House
Mark Ross joins Chelsea House as Creative Director.

Chelsea House Adds Creative Director

Mark Ross has joined home furnishing manufacturer Chelsea House as Creative Director. Previously,  Ross spent 32 years at Two's Company as Vice President of Design. As Creative Director, Ross will…
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