Thomasville Gains New VP of Classic Design, GM of Retail Operations in San Francisco

Furniture World Magazine

Thomasville Furniture announced that Terry Schott has joined the company as Vice President of Classic Design Furnishings and General Manager of Retail Operations. Mr. Schott will be responsible for overseeing the retail expansion effort in the San Francisco Bay area including two new store openings in the coming months and he will report directly to Eric Easter. By early-2005, Thomasville Home Furnishings will operate six stores in the Bay area. Prior to joining Thomasville, Schott served as Vice President of the Western Division for Breuners Home Furnishings. “Terry is a true retail visionary and we are delighted to have him on our team,” said Eric Easter, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thomasville Furniture. “Looking ahead to 2005, Thomasville will experience dramatic growth in the Bay Area as the new stores come on line and our same store sales improve.” 2004 marks the Centennial Anniversary for Thomasville Furniture. Today Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc., is recognized worldwide as an industry leader in distinctive product styling and superb construction. Thomasville Furniture is a subsidiary of Furniture Brands International (NYSE:FBN), the nation's leading residential furniture manufacturer. For more information about Thomasville Furniture's home furnishing offerings, call 1-800-225-0265 or visit www.thomasville.com.