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Former Ty President to Head Midwest-CBK

GDA Staff, January 9, 2012
Charleston, SC - MVP Group Intl. named Scott Wehrs as president of seasonal, home decor and candle manufacturer Midwest-CBK. More
Obituary: Eva Zeisel, Ceramic Designer, 105

GDA Staff, January 3, 2012
New York - Ceramic artist Eva Zeisel passed away on December 30 at the age of 105. More
George Kacic Departs Ganz

GDA Staff, December 19, 2011
Cheektowaga NY and Woodbridge, ON - After a 20-year run, George Kacic, vice-president of sales and marketing, is moving on from Ganz. More
Madison Park Group Teams Up with Party Partners

GDA Staff, December 16, 2011
The Madison Park Group teams up with Party Partners, opens new showroom in Atlanta and appoints new sales coordinator. More
Former Baekgaard President to Head Cinda B.

GDA Staff, December 7, 2011
Fort Wayne, IN - Accessories manufacturer cinda b USA LLC named Art Mandelbaum as president. Mandelbaum previously served as president of Baekgaard Ltd., another Fort Wayne-based handbag company. More
CPSC Names Chairman's Circle of Commendation Awards Winners

Jane Kitchen, December 7, 2011
Washington, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Chairman Inez Tenenbaum has awarded the first Chairman's Circle of Commendation Awards to five individuals and groups for their exceptional contributions to consumer product safety. More
Gift for Life to Honor Americasmart Chairman John Portman

GDA Staff, December 6, 2011
New York -- Gift industry charitable organization Gift for Life will present a special Legend for Life honor to architect and developer John C. Portman, Jr. at the organization's gala on January 29 in New York City. More
IMC Promotes Leasing VPs

GDA Staff, November 29, 2011
High Point, NC and Las Vegas - International Market Centers (IMC) promoted four members of its leasing team. More
Sales Appointments: November 15

GDA Staff, November 15, 2011
Sales appointments from C & F Enterprises, Grace Direct, Christian Brands, Picnic Plus, W.I.N.O.S., SqwishLand and OGGI Corp. More
Sascha Bopp Named Crate and Barrel CEO

Home Textiles Today Staff, November 11, 2011
Northbrook, IL. - President and CEO Barbara Turf plans to retire after 40 years with home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel and will be succeeded by company executives Sascha Bopp as CEO and Marta Calle as president, the retailer announced. More
Withiam Steps Down from GCA; Stracher to Succeed Him

GDA Staff, November 7, 2011
New York - Jack Withiam will step down as the Greeting Card Assn. (GCA)'s executive vice president, effective December 31. More
Street Renamed to Honor AmericasMart Founder

GDA Staff, November 3, 2011
Atlanta - The city of Atlanta officially renamed Harris Street after AmericasMart's founder, John Portman. More
GLM Names New CEO, CFO

GDA Staff, November 2, 2011
White Plains, NY - Charles G. McCurdy, CEO of GLM Holdings, will also take on the CEO role for George Little Management (GLM) at the operating company level, the company announced today. More
People on the Move: November 1

GDA Staff, November 1, 2011
Appointments and promotions at One Kings Lane, For Arts Sake, Andrews McMeel, Magnet Works, Saban B rands and The New York Market Center More
Girl Scouts Honor Burton + BURTON Founder

GDA Staff, October 17, 2011
Athens, GA - Board members of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia (GSHG) recently named Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of major gift vendor burton + BURTON, as the organization's 2012 Athens Woman of Distinction. More
Caswell-Massey Names CEO

GDA Staff, October 17, 2011
Edison, NJ - Robert Brady is the new CEO of bath and body products manufacturer Caswell-Massey. More
Sears Named New Ralph Lauren Home President

GDA Staff, October 14, 2011
New York - Ian Sears, who has been chief marketing officer for Restoration Hardware, has been named to one of the most high profile jobs in home furnishings: president of Ralph Lauren Home. More
HFIA Names New Board of Directors

GDA Staff, October 14, 2011
Dallas - Retail trade organization Home Furnishings Independents Association (HFIA) announced the members of the organization's 2011-12 board of directors. More
Former Lacoste CEO to Head Harry Barker

GDA Staff, October 13, 2011
Charleston, SC – Luxury pet product retailer Harry Barker named Robert C. Siegel as its new chairman. More
People on the Move: October 4

GDA Staff, October 4, 2011
New appointments at 5 Horizons Group, SuperCat Solutions and Unleashed Life More

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