Home Decor/Houseware

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. announces that Chief Financial Officer J. Patrick Robinson is recovering from surgery and will not be present at the company's July 26 earnings presentation.

Russ Berrie and Company Inc. announces that its board of directors has appointed Michael Zimmerman as chairman and Raphael Benaroya as vice chairman.

Blyth Inc. has sold certain assets associated with its North American mass channel home fragrance business, Blyth HomeScents International - North America (BHI), to MVP Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of private-label candles and home fragrance products to mass retailers.

Limited Brands promotes Stuart Burgdoerfer to the role of CFO.

Georgia-Pacific LLC promotes Kathleen A. Walters, previously group president -- U.S. retail tissue and international consumer products; and Christian Fischer, previously group president -- packaging, to expanded leadership roles as executive vice presidents.

Tupperware announces the launch of its 2007 Translations in Tupperware Global Design Contest and is challenging the public to put their creativity to work.

Williams-Sonoma Inc. awards R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company a multi-year contract to provide the combined print and logistics services for namesake concept, Williams-Sonoma Catalog For Cooks, and emerging brands Williams-Sonoma Home and West Elm catalogs.

Shiraleah is a Chicago-based company that manufactures and distributes home goods and fashion accessories to about 5,000 retailers throughout the United States and Canada.