decorize.com: The world's decor, right to your store

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (PRNewswire) - SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Decorize , an emerging growth provider of direct sourcing solutions for the global home decor market, announced today that it had expanded its product development team in the United States and Asia to support increasing demand for its products. The company hired two senior executives in the U.S. and four managers in Asia. The added personnel are expected to support the company's expansion activities.

The company hired Chris Cleckler, Vice President of Product Development and Cindy Emerman, Product Director to expand the U.S. operations. Mr. Cleckler was formerly director of design and product development for Avon Home Products. He has developed new products for Mikasa, Thomasville and Thomas Kincade. He also has 20 years experience in the Far East developing merchandise and assisting the set-up of factories. Ms. Enerman joins Decorize from a regional, twelve-store retail furniture chain, where she was a senior corporate buyer.

"We are delighted that we were able to fill key positions with such experienced, well-qualified people," said Jon Baker, Decorize's Chief Executive Officer. "These new managers will enable the company to handle the rapid growth created from strong demand for the value proposition we offer to both small and large retailers. We have rapidly scaled our revenues without a significant investment in infrastructure. Now, we believe that it is time to enhance our infrastructure to support further expansion."

The company also appointed Eric Wu as the General Manager of its China operation. Mr. Wu has over 20 years experience in the Far East in purchasing, sourcing and logistics. Decorize also appointed Jay Guittierez as the Philippines Product Manager, where he has developed products for industry-leading companies such as Powell, Magnussen and others.

It also announced that Bruce Macleod was hired as the Indonesian Product Manager, where he has over 20 years of new product development experience in both case goods and accents working for brands such as Thomasville. Finally, the company hired Kopong as its Product Manager for its Thailand-Viet Nam region.

About Decorize, Inc.

Decorize, Inc. is the proprietor of a breakthrough sourcing, logistics and technology model that reduces the non-value added costs that have traditionally been channeled into the home furnishings category. The company strips away layers of handling and storage steps to deliver products directly from the Far East to the doors of retailers, at unprecedented cost savings. Decorize has served more than 2,000 small and large retail accounts, including national brand names such as Dillard's, Rooms To Go and Sears -- The Great Indoors.

The company's business model affords aggressive savings for large retailers and also for small retailers. Decorize deploys a "one-price" approach at Decorize.com. For the first time in the industry, small retailers can ship directly from the Far East with a minimum order of $1,000 while enjoying cost savings of up to 30% over wholesale prices. Decorize offers over 10,000 SKUs through its brands: Faith Walk, GuildMaster and decorize.com. Additional information on the company and its products can be found at http://www.decorize.com/ .

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of competition for the company, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.