Expect to see lots of familiar faces in new places at High Point market this week. It’s been a busy period of personnel changes. Here’s the latest:
Designer Dann Foley is the new creative director for both of the Stylecraft brands. The company is the parent company of both Stylecraft and designer brand Harp & Finial.
“We are thrilled to share the news that one of our most successful collaborations and licensees, Dann Foley, has accepted the position to be our new creative director,” said Jimmy Webster, president and CEO of Stylecraft and Harp & Finial. “We are planning an expansion into even more products and categories that will launch very soon.”
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Jonathan Adler appointed former retail executive Mary Beth Sheridan president. Sheridan brings more than two decades of merchandising and brand strategy experience and will lead Jonathan Adler into its next chapter.
Sheridan steps into the role following her time spent as chief merchandising officer at Anthropologie Home & Beauty and later at The Children’s Place. At Anthropologie, Sheridan led the transformation of the home, gift and beauty divisions into high-growth, brand-defining pillars of the business and oversaw merchandising, digital strategy, design, and product storytelling across DTC channels.
“Mary Beth brings an exceptional combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution, and we are thrilled to welcome her to Jonathan Adler,” said Jonathan Greller, President & Co-Founder of Consortium Brand Partners, which recently acquired Jonathan Adler. “Following the acquisition of Jonathan Adler, Mary Beth will be a leader in growing the brand.”
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Natuzzi appointed David Workman as chief commercial officer, wholesale of North America.
With more than 25 years of experience in the furniture industry and a deep understanding of the North American market, Workman will lead the development and consolidation of Natuzzi’s wholesale business in the area. His appointment reflects the company’s strategic commitment to strengthening this key market and driving the growth of the wholesale segment.
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Bassett Mirror has appointed Stephen Becker director of sales.
Becker joins Bassett Mirror with extensive experience in sales leadership, most recently as director of sales for Howard Elliott.
In his new role, he will lead the company’s sales efforts, strengthen partnerships with top retailers and designers and identify new opportunities to accelerate growth.
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Cheryl Dobbins Hege is the new senior director of marketing and engagement for WizCommerce, where she will lead brand strategy, marketing communications, public and media relations and industry outreach for the company’s AI-first B2B e-commerce platform. Hege joins as WizCommerce prepares to unveil WizStudio, an AI-powered lifestyle imagery tool, at this week’s High Point Market.
Hege brings more than 20 years of marketing experience, including 12 years in the home furnishings sector. Before joining WizCommerce, she served as senior marketing manager at Andmore, where she led integrated brand initiatives across digital, print, event, signage, direct mail and trend programs.
