Press release from Business Wire
Lumber Liquidators Names James J. Costa Vice President of International Sales
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Lumber Liquidators Names James J. Costa Vice President of International Sales16:05 EST Thursday, January 03, 2013
TOANO, Va. (Business Wire) -- Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of
hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced the appointment of James
J. Costa as the Company's Vice President of International Sales. In this
new position, Mr. Costa will oversee the development and operation of
the Company's non-store, international sales efforts. Mr. Costa will
work closely with the Company's marketing, merchandising and supply
chain departments, and will report directly to Chief Marketing Officer,
Marco Pescara.
Mr. Pescara commented, “We are extremely pleased to have an executive
with James' knowledge and skills lead our efforts to promote Lumber
Liquidators' industry-leading brands around the world. James has more
than 18 years of experience directing business development in the
Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia – Pacific. We plan to leverage
our global buying expertise and private label brands as we develop an
international sales force.”
Mr. Costa most recently served as Director of International Sales for
Overhead Door Corporation, where he managed a network of more than 100
international dealers and distributors. Previously, he developed,
implemented and directed international sales efforts for companies
providing advanced wellness products, architectural building products
and high-end plumbing, hardware and lighting.
Mr. Pescara and Mr. Costa will represent Lumber Liquidators at Domotex,
a premier international flooring trade show in Hanover, Germany, from
January 12 - 15, 2013.
About Lumber Liquidators
With over 285 locations, Lumber Liquidators is North America's largest
specialty retailer of hardwood flooring. The Company features more than
340 first quality flooring varieties, including solid and engineered
hardwood, bamboo, cork, laminate and resilient vinyl. Additionally,
Lumber Liquidators provides a wide selection of flooring enhancements
and accessories to complement, install and maintain your new floor.
Every location is staffed with flooring experts who can provide advice
and useful information about Lumber Liquidators' low priced product,
much of which is in-stock and ready for delivery.
With quality brands including Bellawood Prefinished Hardwood and Morning
Star Bamboo, Lumber Liquidators' flooring is often featured on popular
television shows such as HGTV's Dream Home.
For more information, please visit www.lumberliquidators.com
or call 1.800.HARDWOOD. You can also follow the Company on Facebook
and Twitter.
Lumber Liquidators Investor RelationsAshleigh McDermott,
757-566-7512
