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Executive Moves

Couristan Appoints Bob Tucci as Executive VP of Residential Broadloom Division

The broadloom and industry veteran will oversee Couristan’s strategic development of new business opportunities in the residential broadloom segment.

8/6/2021
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Bob Tucci has been appointed executive VP of Couristan’s residential broadloom division.
 
FORT LEE, N.J. – Couristan, a leading importer/manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries has named Bob Tucci executive vice president of its residential broadloom division.

As an industry veteran with over 23 years of experience in floor coverings and home furnishings, Tucci will lead and execute Couristan’s exploration and strategic development of new business opportunities within all account segments for the company’s Premiere, Creations, Purity residential broadloom brands.

George Couri, who serves as chairman of Couristan noted, “Bob’s leadership skills and unique experiences in sales, merchandising and operations within the residential broadloom industry will provide tremendous value to his role within our company. I’m confident that with Bob’s expertise and creative thinking, we will be able to fully maximize our strategic sales initiatives and growth opportunities, while providing added support to our existing account base.”

“I am excited and eager to be a part of the Couristan team and look forward to building upon the success of the Couristan brand. The brand has an amazing reputation that I am proud to now represent. The diversity of its product line, extensive merchandising programs and focused approach toward the growth of the company’s business, can only be matched by its legacy of 95 years,” stated Tucci.

Formerly employed by Nourison where he served the company as its director of national sales for broadloom and area rugs, Tucci will be reporting to George Couri.

About Couristan

Established by the Couri family in 1926, Couristan is the most trusted name in the floor covering industry, offering a vast assortment of exclusively designed power-loomed and handmade area rugs, as well as quality residential broadloom and custom contract carpeting. Couristan is also known throughout the industry as the pioneer in new construction and color techniques, which are used to create exquisitely, designed area rugs and residential broadloom products that are crafted from all over the world. Couristan products are available through department stores, home furnishings catalogs, specialty floor covering and furniture retail stores. Couristan’s global headquarters with full showroom is located in Fort Lee, New Jersey, at Two Executive Drive, 800.223.6186, or visit our website at www.couristan.com.
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