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Category: Leadership

Leonard Marano leaves executive post at Lectra

Leonard Marano leaves executive post at Lectra

TOLLAND, Conn. —Leonard Marano, the president of the Americas for upholstery technology and fabric-cutting machinery resource Lectra and sister equipment software specialist Gerber Technology, has …

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10 out of 10 with Bill Papettas, president and CEO of Mattress Warehouse

10 out of 10 with Bill Papettas, president and CEO of Mattress Warehouse

Home News Now contributor Mark Schumacher speaks with the top executive of one of the fastest-growing retailers in the home furnishings and bedding sector. In …

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Lifestyle Enterprise Global appoints Jodie Hsieh group chairman

Lifestyle Enterprise Global appoints Jodie Hsieh group chairman

The executive will work alongside her brother, Michael Hsieh, CEO of Lifestyle Enterprise, with responsibility for sales, marketing, merchandising and operations HIGH POINT — Lifestyle …

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Being willing to challenge the norm can lead to better decisions

Being willing to challenge the norm can lead to better decisions

Great decisions, innovation and creativity determine the lion’s share of our success. Understanding how to nurture each in ourselves and our organization is a trait shared …

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WithIt honoring Carolyn Crowley as 2025 Visionary Award recipient

WithIt honoring Carolyn Crowley as 2025 Visionary Award recipient

HIGH POINT — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, is proud to announce 15 WOW Award nominees, and will honor …

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A tribute to Kevin Sauder, who led Sauder Woodworking with wisdom, integrity and heart

A tribute to Kevin Sauder, who led Sauder Woodworking with wisdom, integrity and heart

Last week, Kevin Sauder, who recently retired after a successful 36 years as president and CEO of Sauder Woodworking, was kind enough to send me …

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Englander names Lou Paige president and CEO

Englander names Lou Paige president and CEO

CHICAGO — Englander has appointed Lou Paige, a well-known mattress industry veteran of 35 years, to be its new president and chief executive officer. Paige …

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Carlos Bosch of Violino explains how market is like the NFL draft

Carlos Bosch of Violino explains how market is like the NFL draft

As a journalist who has reported on our industry for more than 30 years, I’ve had the chance to talk to hundreds of furniture executives. …

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John E. (Jeb) Bassett receives AHFA’s highest honor

John E. (Jeb) Bassett receives AHFA’s highest honor

Organization presents longtime Bassett Furniture exec with its Distinguished Service Award HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the …

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Havertys undergoes leadership transition

Havertys undergoes leadership transition

Clarence H. Smith retires from role as CEO, Steven G. Burdette will succeed Smith as CEO ATLANTA — Havertys today announced that Clarence H. Smith, …

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