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Design News, Delivered xx, your friends at Business of Home ASID names CEO, The Novogratz has a new president, and more ASID names CEO, The Novogratz has a new president, and more Business of Home’s February roundup of new hires in design, manufacturing, media and more. TO THE TRADE Lynchburg, Virginia–based leather company Moore & Giles has promoted Adam Shurr to the position of director of marketing, where he will lead the team and oversee strategies. St. Augustine, Florida–based home furnishings manufacturer Brown Jordan Inc. has named Bernie Guerin as its new chief financial officer. Guerin comes to the role with more than 30 years of business finance experience, most recently having served as COO and CFO at environmental services and waste management provider Clean Earth Inc. At Brown Jordan, he will oversee the company’s financial strategies and manage its outdoor living and contract furnishings divisions. ....
Dive Brief: Liu most recently served as Walmart s vice president of supply chain for its e-commerce division, according to a company announcement emailed to Retail Dive. He also held leadership roles at Whirlpool, Ahold USA and Walgreens. The DTC mattress brand on Wednesday also appointed Dara Williams as chief people and diversity officer, and George Poulios as vice president of retail, real estate and store development. Dive Insight: The recent appointments come as Casper, and the industry more broadly, continues to navigate challenges brought on by the pandemic. Like many retailers, Casper was forced to temporarily shutter its brick-and-mortar stores in the spring in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. ....
Charles Liu A former top Walmart e-commerce, supply chain and Ahold USA executive has taken his career in a new direction. Charles Liu, most recently VP of supply chain for Wamart s e-commerce division, has joined Casper as COO. Liu previously held supply chain roles with Shopko, Ahold USA and Walgreens. At Casper, Liu will oversee all end-to-end supply chain functions, including sourcing, product engineering, compliance, quality, supply planning, production, logistics and customer experience support. Emilie Arel, president and chief commercial officer, will remain principal operating officer. Liu brings more than 20 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management and corporate operations to his role at Casper. ....
Kristina Tkach It had been close to a year since Russia’s Kristina Tkach had chalked up any recorded wins or even cash payouts, but it didn’t appear to have had a serious affect on her game. At a $1,500-added Ladies Open 9-Ball event, one of four events at the Michael Montgomery Memorial Tournament, Tkach was on the loss side early, won seven in a row and then double dipped Tara Williams to claim the event title. The $1,500-added Ladies event drew 32 entrants to Snookered in Frisco, TX. Separate stories will detail the results of the memorial tournament’s other three events, which began on Wednesday, January 27 and was scheduled to finish on Sunday night, January 31; a $5,000-added One Pocket event (12 entrants), a $2,000-added 10-ball Mini Tournament (16 entrants), both won by Dennis Orcollo, and a $7,500-added 9-Ball Tournament, which was still on-going as this report was being prepared. ....