Adams succeeds Salus as chairman of Macy’s Home Store
Federated Department Stores announced Timothy M. Adams has been named chairman of the Macy’s Home Store, effective July 25th. Adams, who has served as chairman of the Miami-based Macy’s Florida division since April 2001, succeeds Eric Salus as head of the Macy’s Home Store division. Salus, who has resigned to pursue other interests, was president of the division since its April 2004 inception.   more >>

Encore Group acquires Figi
The Encore Group has acquired the intellectual rights and properties of gift and home decor company Figi.   more >>

Enesco eliminates COO position as part of downsizing
Enesco Group has announced a corporate downsizing that will eliminate the position of chief operating officer.   more >>

Rhodes files reorganization plan
Rhodes Inc. announced it filed on June 20, 2005 a chapter 11 plan of reorganization and accompanying disclosure statement with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Rhodes expects to emerge from bankruptcy by early fall.   more >>

Merchandise Mart’s Dream Room series looks outdoors
The Merchandise Mart Design Center will help inspired consumers keep their cool during the outdoor home entertaining season with the debut of The Outdoor Room: Inside Out Living, Outdoors the Way We Do Indoors.   more >>

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