LOGAN, Utah — Malouf has added two new team members to its sales department, including Stephen Brandley, who will serve as the Midwest North Territory manager for domestic sales, and Dallin Goodman, who has been named account manager for international sales.

“We’re excited for Stephen and Dallin to join our team and the opportunities they will create in their new positions,” said Eric Holmstead, president of Malouf Home. “They bring a high level of skill and expertise, and they will be instrumental in driving sales in their assigned regions and supporting our retailer partners worldwide.”

Brandley comes to the company with more than 15 years in sales management, business strategy and customer relationship management. He will oversee sales growth and development of the Midwest North territory and will consult with accounts on product customization, product training and merchandising solutions, while also managing relationships with sales representatives, the company said.

“I’m excited to expand my knowledge, network and skillset as I work with the great team at Malouf,” he said. “As a territory manager, I look forward to working directly with retailers and field reps to push our sales initiatives and new products, and to learn what’s working for them, how we can improve, and what successes they are experiencing.”

Goodman comes to the company will experience as a supply chain logistics manager, overseeing inventory management and forecasting along with data analysis and product sourcing. He also has worked as a brand growth strategist and in other managerial positions. He will be responsible for developing and implementing international sales initiatives, focusing specifically on Latin America countries.

“Being on the international sales team is an exciting position because there’s so much potential,” Goodman said. “A lot of domestic sellers are already familiar with Malouf, but customers on the international side are hearing about us for the first time and are excited about our products and our mission. It’s going to be amazing to see Malouf continue to grow, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

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BURLINGTON, N.C. — Performance fabrics resource Glen Raven, Inc. has named Joseph Davis, an executive with more than 30 years of experience in consumer products, sales and supply chain, as the next president of the company’s Material Solutions Group.

Davis, who most recently served as president and general manager of Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, succeeds Dave Swers, who is retiring after a 35-year career at Glen Raven.

“Joey’s extensive experience in business strategy, business model design, supply chain and sales leadership will serve him well as the next president of our Material Solutions Group,” said Glen Raven CEO Leib Oehmig. “His career has been defined by creating a customer experience that is second to none, and most recently, Joey oversaw major transformation of a company business model resulting in new growth platforms that continue to deliver significant results.”

“We are eager to add Joey’s perspective, skills and experiences to our collective team at Glen Raven,” Oehmig added.

Prior to joining Glen Raven, Davis led Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, part of the Jacuzzi Group Worldwide, for nearly 11 years. He previously served in sales and supply chain leadership roles at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., and Price Pfister.

“I am very humbled to join Glen Raven Material Solutions and play a part in elevating some of the most iconic performance fabric brands the world over,” Davis said. “I consider myself a custodian in this role and am honored to serve, help expand our brands and make our customers’ lives better. I can’t wait to see what we do together.”

In his role as president of the largest division in Glen Raven’s portfolio, Davis will oversee go-to-market strategies and manufacturing operations for Glen Raven Material Solutions Group’s Furnishings, Shade & Marine and Protective business units, as well as its European business and Asia operations.

This includes Sunbrella, the flagship brand of Glen Raven; Dickson, a French-based brand acquired by Glen Raven in 1998; GlenGuard, a global leader in high-performance protective fabrics; and Glen Raven Asia, a state-of-the-art manufacturing center established to meet the demands of a global consumer base.

“At Glen Raven, we pride ourselves on supporting our customers, and our ability to serve them and measure and track results is on display every day,” Davis said. “I look forward to helping our team weave tight connections with our customers and stay abreast of market and technology changes that impact their businesses.”

Swers, who joined Glen Raven in 1989, was instrumental in establishing the leadership position of Sunbrella fabrics within the casual furniture industry. Under his leadership, his team elevated Sunbrella from its roots as a sturdy canvas fabric to a fashion-forward global brand that is now known for both fabric performance and market-leading design. He also led Sunbrella into new applications and channels, encouraged Glen Raven to create differentiation in indoor furniture by leveraging the Sunbrella performance story and was pivotal in Glen Raven’s efforts to globalize the Sunbrella brand in the furniture and marine markets.

Swers was named president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group (formerly Custom Fabrics) in 2013 and was also a driving force and executive sponsor for the creation of the new Glen Raven Consumer Solutions Group, part of the company’s move closer to the consumer.

“Throughout his career, Dave has led with integrity and a vision for the future,” Oehmig said. “I will miss his wise counsel and am grateful that he dedicated more than three decades of his career to Glen Raven. I also appreciate Dave’s willingness to have worked alongside Joey to ensure a seamless transition prior to beginning his much-deserved retirement.”

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Located at 117 Middlesex Ave., the store opened in time for the Memorial Day weekend in the Assembly Row shopping area that is home to a TJ Maxx and HomeGoods, Trader Joe’s, Burlington and Staple’s. The store also is near entertainment and recreation areas along the Mystic River including the Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park and the kid-friendly Lego Discovery Center Boston.

With these and other attractions, the store expects to draw shoppers not only on weekends, but also on weekdays, particular as families spend time in and around the shopping district.

“We look forward to serving our customers and expanding our presence in the Boston market,” the company said on its LinkedIn page announcing the store.

In addition to a wide variety of furniture and bedding, including Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Purple, King Koil and GhostBed, the store also offers free mattress consultations as well as free design consultation services.

Products are also delivered to the customer’s home with white-glove delivery services of about three days or less. Customers can come in the store where they can see and feel the product in person. They can also place their order in-store or online, where they can see further product description and details along with the anticipated delivery date.

In addition to the 10 stores in Massachusetts, the company has 68 stores in New York, 36 in Pennsylvania, 35 in New Jersey, 13 in Connecticut, four in Delaware and two in Rhode Island.

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Learn, former director of quality control at the Global Textile Alliance and a former new product development manager at Tempur Sealy, will lead quality processes across all Precision Textiles product lines and facilities.

He will collaborate closely with suppliers to uphold rigorous standards for purchased components as well as raw materials. In addition, he will ensure internal and external requirements are met and drive improvements in manufacturing operations to enhance quality, efficiency and reduce costs.

Learn will also mentor the quality team to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. He reports to Keith Martin, vice president of Precision Textiles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bill to our leadership team,” Martin said. “His extensive experience in the bedding industry and proven track record in quality control will be instrumental in advancing our quality initiatives and optimizing our processes. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make for us and our customers as we continue to uphold the highest standards in the industry.”

As a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Learn is equipped to drive customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by decreasing waste and variation. He will utilize Six Sigma tools to help solve problems and make improvements when needed. Learn will also work closely with manufacturing, sales and product development to maintain high level detail in internal product specifications across the company’s manufacturing facilities, ensuring customers receive the same high-quality product regardless of where it is produced.

“I’m very excited to be at Precision Textiles,” Learn said. “I’m looking forward to working with our suppliers to better define raw materials requirements and with our product development and manufacturing teams to advance and develop new, sustainable methods of practice and achieve overall business goals.”

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The employees that have been promoted to new positions include:

+ Jamie Estinbaum has been named director, operations and logistics

+ Laura Sokora has been named product manager, home furnishings

+ Taylor Brown has been named product manager home décor and decorative accessories

+ Jennifer Scruggs has been named product manager seasonal and floral

+ Lindsey Kazemi has been named marketing manager

+ Reigny Jeffrey has been named senior territory manager

+ Dawn Allen has been named customer service manager

+ CJ Foster has been named software and web development specialist

+ Cristian Velasquez has been named technical systems specialist

“This organizational restructure is the result of a ten-month strategic planning process aimed at aligning each of our business units to take a position of design leadership and deliver world-class product, value and service to our customers” said Randy Wells president of Park Hill Collection.

As president, Wells, will lead home furnishings and design and Executive Vice President, Paul Watson, will lead product design for the home décor and decorative accessories business unit. In addition, Lonte Wires will lead product design for the brand’s seasonal and floral product.

The company said a search is underway to fill open positions created by internal promotions.

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Special guests at the event included Jason P. Meeks, deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy; Mr. Sundar Narayan Joshi, chairman of S.N. Joshi & Sons; and Robin Lim Jit Piow, vice president of Sales, Asia Pacific at Ashley Furniture Industries; H.E. Mr. Vosita Vorasaph, ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Nepal; along with S.N. Joshi & Sons leadership and employees.

This is the first Ashley Furniture HomeStore opening for S.N. Joshi & Sons and marks the first HomeStore to open in the country of Nepal. The Kathmandu store will employ approximately 15 people. Ashley Furniture HomeStore, one of the world’s best-selling home furnishing brands, has more than 1,125 locations worldwide.

“Ashley is known for its quality and wide range of products, raising the standards for other furniture stores in the country,” stated Mr. Sudarshan Narayan Joshi, Chairman S.N. Joshi & Son Co. Pvt. Ltd. “With a reputable brand like Ashley entering the market, consumers have more options and better access to stylish and durable furniture.”

​The store’s interior architectural design includes 25 room settings with unique finishes. The showroom features complete lifestyle vignettes, down to the final detail of lighting, rugs and wall art. Product categories include bedroom, dining room, upholstery, leather, occasional tables, home office, youth bedroom, recliners, mattresses and accessories. Technology enhances the environment, incorporating various elements to improve the customer shopping experience.

​Ashley Furniture HomeStore hours are Sunday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow Ashley Furniture Homestore Nepal on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with products, promotions and events.

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Bedscape owns 12 additional Ashley Furniture HomeStores in the surrounding region. This is the 13th Ashley Furniture HomeStore to open in the Philippines.

The Makati store will employ approximately seven people. Ashley Furniture HomeStore, one of the world’s bestselling home furnishings brands, has more than 1,125 locations worldwide. 

“The response leading up to this event has been tremendous,” said George Lorenzana, co-owner and managing director, Bedscape Corp. “We’re proud to serve the Makati community again as the number one furniture store brand. We look forward to earning our customer’s loyalty and trust and promoting the Ashley brand.” 

The store’s interior architectural design includes an array of fresh designs, catering to modern, contemporary, and classic vintage tastes in home furnishings. The showroom features complete lifestyle vignettes, down to the final detail of lighting, rugs, and wall art.

Product categories include bedroom, dining room, upholstery, leather, occasional tables, home office, youth bedroom, recliners, mattresses and accessories. Technology enhances the environment, incorporating various elements to improve the customer shopping experience.  

Ashley Furniture HomeStore hours are Sunday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Follow Ashley Furniture HomeStore Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to stay up to date with promotions and events. 

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“Promoboxx has been a great new partner for Bassett that has truly allowed our dealers to leverage our compelling marketing assets in a very meaningful way,” said Bruce Cohenour, Bassett SVP-Chief Sales Officer.  “The ease and access to Bassett branded content across all major channels of social media through Promoboxx has been a big win for all parties.”

Bassett will load new product content to Promoboxx’s media management portal each week for its participating retailers to distribute to their own social media channels. Retailers can either have the content automatically appear on their social channels on Bassett’s posting schedule or can manage the schedule themselves.

Invitations to join Promoboxx were sent to Bassett’s key retailers and early response has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have opted for the auto-feed option and Bassett already has seen engagement with retailers’ customers.

“Our retail accounts have robust social channels that leverage their local presence,” said Matt Johnson, Bassett VP of Sales. “Often, local retailers don’t have time or staffing to manage their social media channels with the level of attention they demand. Promoboxx’s simplicity makes it effortless to share fresh content with their customers.”

Promoboxx automatically manages the campaigns via the appropriate digital channels and generates detailed campaign performance analytics for both Bassett and their retailers. 

“This allows us to refine our social strategy to improve customer engagement with our retail base,” Johnson said.

Based in Boston, Promoboxx was founded in 2010 and its platform is used by other retail sectors including automotive and apparel.

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One of three new permanent exhibits and two new traveling exhibits, the new exhibit captures the stories and ideas surrounding the dynamic world of home furnishings, of the industry and consumers.

“Everyone loves a good story,” said Karen McNeill, chief executive officer and chairman of the Hall of Fame board of directors. “As a profession focused on creating beautiful living environments, we want to share the memories and ideas of our guests and what makes this industry so special. Whether the comments are suggestions or stories that are touching, humorous or even quirky, we’re asking visitors to tell us what their furnishings — or the home furnishings industry — means to them. Together, we can preserve the unique spirit of what each of us calls home and the dynamic industry that furnishes it.”

Tell Us Your Story features easy-to-use technology that enables visitors to sit down, answer a few questions and record a memory, idea or inspiration relating to home furnishings and the role furniture and decorative accessories play in their lives. The booth Is self-contained and includes taping and editing capabilities so that visitors can record and review their messages.

Consumers will be asked questions like: What piece of furniture or home accent from your childhood holds the most memories? If you were moving to a desert island, what one home furnishings item would you take? What does your home mean to you? What is your favorite room, and why?

Industry members from all segments and all roles will explore questions like: What is your job and why do you like it? Why would you recommend this job to others? What is your favorite memory from your first home furnishings market? What do you love most about working in the home furnishings industry?

Visitors can explore the recorded memories and insights of other participants on a screen on the front of the booth, enabling stories to be easily shared and enjoyed. To create more awareness of the many rewarding career opportunities available within home furnishings, the Hall of Fame will be able to create a new consumer-oriented website, where industry members will share their views on their jobs and their profession. The site will feature a range of content, including Q&As and other resources designed to help visitors better understand the wide variety of career paths available within the home furnishings industry.

“Our goal with this new consumer site is to attract new talent to our industry,” McNeill said. “Home furnishings aren’t often top-of-mind when it comes to choosing a career since it doesn’t have a high profile like the technology sector and some other professions. But when you look at home furnishings more closely, you see just how rich an opportunity it represents, with an abundance of exciting options across a wide range of disciplines, from tech, manufacturing and logistics to design, sales and marketing.”

There’s a myriad of career paths in the $150 billion world of home furnishings, McNeill added — “and this new website will share that story with a much larger audience.”

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Alfaro has 35 years of experience in the textile sewing industry, with 27 of those years in apparel manufacturing in the United States and Central America for major brands. He also has eight years of experience in the cut and sewn mattress cover industry, working with a variety of large mattress manufacturing brands.

Alfaro’s role will be focused on growing CHF’s cut and sewn mattress cover business and driving the expansion
of capabilities across its global platform.

Tommy Bruno, president of CHF, said, “Armando’s deep knowledge of manufacturing, sales, and product development will be instrumental in elevating Culp Home Fashions’ business in the future. We are excited to have him on the team.”

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