Posted: Tue., Mar. 25, 1997, 11:00pm PT

U Consumer Group fills pair of slots

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Universal Studios Consumer Products Group has named Gina Raphael as senior director of hardlines and toys, theatrical properties. She will be responsible for the sales and merchandising of such products as toys, sport-ing goods and electronics.

U also has appointed Romi Taylor as senior manager of softlines. Taylor will be responsible for all home furnish-ings, housewares, domestics and baby products for U's theatrical, television and classic properties.