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 …
Category: Leadership
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
A visit with Jonathan Charles founder and president Jonathan Sowter
For the past two decades that he has led Vietnam-based manufacturer Jonathan Charles, Jonathan Sowter has built a business that has become a leader in …
