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Vera Bradley Adds to Executive Team

GDA Staff, February 10, 2012
Fort Wayne, IN - Vera Bradley has enhanced its executive management team. The company has promoted Joan Maxwell to vice president of merchandising from senior director of merchandising. Lisa Mis joins Vera Bradley as vice president of global sourcing. More
Giftcraft Ltd. Names George Kacic President of US Operations

GDA Staff, February 8, 2012
Toronto, Ontario - Giftcraft Ltd., known for its lifestyle and giftware products, has appointed industry veteran George Kacic as president of the company's U.S. operations. Company CEO Trevor Cohen made the appointment to further strengthen the Giftcraft presence in the U.S. market. More
People on the Move: February 3

GDA Staff, February 3, 2012
Appointment and promotions at AmericasMart, Laura Ashley, SMC Entertainment, Candle Warmers Etc., Tiger Capital Group, Room Compehagen, International Market Centers and Shannon Martin/Girl Designer. More
White to Manage Stationery Show

GDA Staff, January 23, 2012
White Plains, NY - Lynn White was named show manager of the National Stationery Show.
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Sikalis to Head GLM Business Development

GDA Staff, January 18, 2012
White Plains, NY - George Little Management (GLM) named Penny Sikalis as vice president, business development, effective immediately. More
WithIt Names 2012 board, Including New Social Media VP

Furniture Today Staff, January 17, 2012
Greensboro, NC - WithIt, the women's leadership network serving the home and furnishings industries, is kicking off an anniversary year by naming its 2012 board of directors. More
Urban Outfitters Announces Resignation of Glen Senk; Appoints Richard Hayne as CEO

Home Accents Today Staff, January 17, 2012
Philadelphia, PA - Urban Outfitters announced that Glen T. Senk resigned as CEO on Jan. 9. More
Ganz Names Rice to Restructured Sales Department

GDA Staff, January 10, 2012
Cheektowaga NY and Woodbridge, ON - As part of a restructuring of it sales department, Ganz has named industry sales veteran Marc Rice as vice president for the Gift Division and promoted Denny King to vice president of sales for the Key Account Division. More
Ulrich Joins Urban

GDA Staff, January 10, 2012
Atlanta - Trade show management Urban Expositions appointed Joan C. Ulrich to the newly created post of vice president of new business development. More
Carnevale Jones Joins Consulting Firm

GDA Staff, January 9, 2012
Grand Rapids, MI - Diane Carnevale Jones, former owner of gift industry PR firm Professional Marketing and former executive director of the Gift and Home Trade Association, joined ROCG as a senior consultant and director of business development. More
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

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