Ecoxera Hires Ex-Kohl’s Exec … and More Industry News

HIRINGS/PROMOTIONS

Ecoxera (Austin, Texas), a green business strategy firm for the retail industry, has hired David Devos as its president, smart design and construction. Devos was previously director, corporate sustainability, for Kohl’s Department Stores.

The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. (Dallas), a luxury retailer, has hired Wanda Gierhart as its senior vp, chief marketing officer. Gierhart was previously president and ceo of TravelSmith, a travel apparel and accessory retailer.

Almo Corp. (Philadelphia), a U.S. distributor of consumer and commercial electronics and appliances, has appointed Steve Stacy regional sales director for the Western U.S. for Almo Professional A/V, its new value-added professional audio/visual division.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Horst Design Intl. (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.), has created a showroom for Lakeland Boatworks in Syracuse, N.Y. The 4000-square foot space, which formerly served as a bank lobby, showcases Lakeland’s handcrafted wood-composite powerboats and marine accessories.

Source and Quote LLC (Fort Meyers, Fla.) has launched www.sourceandquote.com, for the online procurement of in-store merchandising products.

ASSOCIATIONS

Architectural Systems Inc. (New York), an international distributor of architectural materials, announced that president Nancy Jackson has been sworn in for her second term on the board of IIDA (International Interior Design Association) NY. Jackson is also resuming her position as IIDA Hospitality Forum co-director, along with Christine McGinnis of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.