The Region : New Chief Financial Officer for House of Fabrics

House of Fabrics Inc. named John E. Labbett as chief financial officer and executive vice president.

The Sherman Oaks-based operator of retail fabric and craft stores said Labbett, 45, will be responsible for all treasury, cash management, management information systems and accounting functions.

Before coming to House of Fabrics, Labbett was chief financial officer and vice president of Pet Food Giant Inc. in East Brunswick, N.J.

House of Fabrics operates 364 company-owned House of Fabrics, So-Fro Fabrics, Fabricland and Fabric King stores. The company and its subsidiaries filed to restructure under Chapter 11 last November.

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