Categories: OLD Media Moves

Trade biz journalist Felgner dies

Brent Felgner, a longtime business journalist for trade publications such as Home Textiles Today, died Monday at the age of 56 in Florida from cancer.

A Home Textiles Today story states, “He entered trade journalism as senior editor of Discount Store News (now Retailing Today) and later became editor of Tobacco & Candy News.

“Felgner’s tenacity was legendary among his colleagues. In recent years, he bird-dogged the home textiles industry’s two most significant bankruptcy proceedings –- Pillowtex Inc. and WestPoint Stevens Inc. When each property went to auction, he kept vigil from early morning until well into the evening, standing post outside the auction sites until the principals emerged late at night to report the outcome of the bidding.

“In addition to being a greatly admired professional, he was also beloved by many who worked with him.

“‘Brent was a tremendous human being with a great, great heart,’ said Jennifer Marks, HTT editor-in-chief. ‘There are several generations of HTTers who are richer personally and professionally for knowing him.'”

Read more here.

Recent Posts

Wired senior writer Meaker is departing

Morgan Meaker, a senior writer for Wired covering Europe, is leaving the publication after three…

2 hours ago

CNBC’s head of events departing after 28 years

Nick Dunn, who is currently head of CNBC Events as senior vice president and managing…

2 hours ago

WSJ taps Beaudette to oversee business, finance and economy

Wall Street Journal editor in chief Emma Tucker sent out the following on Friday: Dear…

11 hours ago

NY Times taps Searcey to cover wealth and power

New York Times metro editor Nestor Ramos sent out the following on Friday: We are delighted to…

13 hours ago

The evolution of the WSJ beyond finance

Rahat Kapur of Campaign looks at the evolution The Wall Street Journal. Kapur writes, "The transformation…

1 day ago

Silicon Valley Biz Journal seeks a reporter

This position will be Hybrid in the office/market 3 days per week, and those days…

1 day ago