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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RH Poaches Lisa Chi From Furniture Peer Arhaus, Aims to ‘Elevate' Products and Platform
MILAN — As RH inches closer to its goal of becoming a true American luxury furniture brand, it announced that it's bolstering its creative team. On Tuesday, the company said Lisa Chi is its new president, co-chief merchandising and creative officer. In this role, Chi will report to RH chairman and chief executive officer Gary Friedman and will co-lead product development, merchandising, inventory planning, sourcing, manufacturing and marketing. She will work alongside Eri Chaya, who also holds the title RH president, co-chief merchandising and creative officer. More from WWD Jil Sander Steps Into Venetian Glass With Formafantasma and Venini to Fete New Venice Store Timberland Names Former Dr. Martens Exec Darren McKoy Global VP of Product Design and Creative Direction Paolo Boffi Dies at 85 Chi returned to RH, which was formerly known as Restoration Hardware, from Arhaus, where she held the position of chief merchandising officer. 'We are honored to welcome Lisa back to Team RH as we continue to elevate and expand our product and platform,' Friedman said. 'Lisa's accomplishments while at Arhaus were impressive as she led the merchandising organization during a period of rapid growth, exceeding the billion-dollar mark during her tenure.' In 2024, Arhaus reported $1.27 billion in net revenue. In the fiscal year that ended in February 2025, RH reported that net revenues rose 5 percent to $3.18 billion. Prior to joining Arhaus in 2021, Chi was senior vice president of merchandising for upholstery at RH, and has held senior merchandising roles at Talbots, Kohl's and Lucky Brand, after beginning her retail career at Gap Inc. where she spent 10 years in various merchandise leadership positions. The American brand is on a mission to create a curated world of luxury living, travel, dining and design services and continues to expand its network of international collaborators. In February, the Corte Madera, Calif.-based RH told WWD that it added two new designers to its roster: Mathias de Ferm from Belgium and the Milan-based designer Arthur Gentil. De Ferm is known for his skill in combining natural materials and innovative techniques and is specialized in welding and carpentry. Also in February, the company unveiled 40 exclusive collections from internationally renowned designers with its latest 432-page Sourcebook.'
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
RH Announces the Appointment of Lisa Chi as President, Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RH announced today the appointment of Lisa Chi as President, Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer reporting to RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman. Lisa will co-lead Product Development, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Marketing, across the Company's Physical, Print, and Digital Platforms with Eri Chaya, RH President, Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer and member of the RH Board of Directors. 'We are honored to welcome Lisa back to Team RH as we continue to elevate and expand our product and platform,' commented RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman. 'Lisa's accomplishments while at Arhaus were impressive as she led the merchandising organization during a period of rapid growth, exceeding the billion-dollar mark during her tenure.' 'I'm thrilled to be rejoining Team RH,' commented Lisa Chi, President and Co-Chief Merchandising & Creative Officer. 'I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Gary, Eri, and the leadership team as we continue to build one of the most inspiring brands of our time.' Lisa returns to RH from Arhaus, where she held the position of Chief Merchandising Officer, leading Product Development, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Sourcing, Quality and Manufacturing. Prior to Arhaus, Lisa was the Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Upholstery at RH, leading Merchandising, Inventory Planning, Sourcing and Manufacturing. Lisa also held senior merchandising roles at Talbots, Kohl's and Lucky Brand, after beginning her retail career at Gap Inc. where she spent 10 years in various merchandise leadership positions. Lisa is a graduate of Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Policy. ABOUT RH RH (NYSE: RH) is a curator of design, taste and style in the luxury lifestyle market. The Company offers collections through its retail galleries, sourcebooks, and online at and
