Gardner-White Furniture

GARDNER WHITE EXPANDS LEADERSHIP BENCH AS RACHEL STEWART TRANSITIONS TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ROLE

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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DETROIT, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress retailer, today announced Rachel Stewart as Chief Executive Officer of Gardner White, effective April 1, 2024. As the fourth-generation leader of the 112-year-old, family-owned and operated company, Stewart has been at the helm as president since 2017 and succeeds parents Barbara and Steven Tronstein, who have served as co-CEOs of Gardner White, as they take on new roles as Executive Chair and Chair respectively.

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  • DETROIT, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress retailer, today announced Rachel Stewart as Chief Executive Officer of Gardner White, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Under her leadership, Gardner White has been named Best Places to Work by lead industry publication Furniture Today for three consecutive years.
  • As Stewart transitions to CEO, Gardner White proudly welcomes recognized industry veteran Brad Bailey to the team as President of Gardner White.
  • His experience and expertise will be key in our continued growth and delivering our customers an unparalleled Gardner White experience."

GARDNER WHITE ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF LYNN SEBASTIAN-MAGNONE TO PRESIDENT OF SALES

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner White today announced the promotion of longtime Gardner White executive Lynn Sebastian-Magnone to President of Sales, as well as leadership team movement including the addition of Neil Zimmer as VP of Bedding and Gardner White veteran Aime Fitzhugh to President of Clearance Center. These changes, effective immediately, further solidify Gardner White's continued growth and position as an industry powerhouse.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner White today announced the promotion of longtime Gardner White executive Lynn Sebastian-Magnone to President of Sales, as well as leadership team movement including the addition of Neil Zimmer as VP of Bedding and Gardner White veteran Aime Fitzhugh to President of Clearance Center.
  • As a member of the Gardner White team since 2000, Lynn Sebastian-Magnone started her career at Gardner White on the sales floor and has since occupied various positions within the company, making her a phenomenal resource and asset of institutional knowledge.
  • With an impressive and record-breaking track record as a leader in sales, Sebastian-Magnone's deep knowledge, leadership, and passion for the industry is a driving force in continuing the growth of the Gardner White sales team of nearly 350 sales associates across 13 Gardner White store locations and online.
  • "Lynn's importance to the Gardner White organization transcends well beyond her title, but we are happy that she now has one that reflects her true role on our team," said Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner White.

BEDGEAR® Unveils Cutting-Edge Retail Theater at Gardner White, Showcasing Never Before Seen Sheets Wall

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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This cutting-edge display will make its debut at the Gardner White location in Canton, Michigan, and will enhance the retail experience for consumers.

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  • This cutting-edge display will make its debut at the Gardner White location in Canton, Michigan, and will enhance the retail experience for consumers.
  • These installations introduce a showroom-level execution at a retail level, providing an interactive shopping experience for customers in the Michigan region, redefining retail standards in the bedding category.
  • The new BEDGEAR installations are part of a planned expansion across seven Gardner White locations in MI, including Township, Howell, Saginaw, Taylor, Warren, and Auburn Hills.
  • The Hyper-Cotton Sheet Set and Hyper-Wool Sheet Set are just a few of BEDGEAR's best sellers with cutting-edge cooling technologies that are available at Gardner White.

Genesis Financial Solutions Partners with Gardner White in a Financing Program for Near-Prime Consumers

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Financial Solutions, a leader in near-prime consumer financial services, and Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress retailer, announced a new strategic financing partnership today.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Financial Solutions, a leader in near-prime consumer financial services, and Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress retailer, announced a new strategic financing partnership today.
  • The multi-year agreement enables Gardner White customers to get the home they've always wanted today while they pay over time.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Genesis becomes the primary servicer of Gardner White's Secondary Credit program.
  • Gardner White will start offering the new financing program serviced by Genesis Credit to customers in-store and online in early March 2023.

Gardner White Named "Best Place to Work" by Furniture Today

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress store, was named the "Best Place to Work" in a national competition organized by Furniture Today, the leading source of news and information for the furniture industry.

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  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gardner White, Michigan's #1 furniture and mattress store, was named the "Best Place to Work" in a national competition organized by Furniture Today, the leading source of news and information for the furniture industry.
  • "We are so honored to be recognized by Furniture Today as a Best Place to Work in the industry," said Rachel Stewart, president, Gardner White.
  • "The Furniture Today survey captured the most important element of our work culture: We love our work and have fun doing it.
  • "We would like to congratulate all those who achieved the recognition this year as a Best Place to Work in the furniture industry," said Bill McLoughlin, editor in chief of Furniture Today.

Novi Bridal Expo, Gardner White Furniture team up for first-ever Grooms Room

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Monday, December 30, 2019
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The Novi Bridal Expo and Gardner-White Furniture have partnered to provide a solution.

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  • The Novi Bridal Expo and Gardner-White Furniture have partnered to provide a solution.
  • The Gardner-White Grooms Room will offer a separate draped-off room during the expo for grooms to watch a sports game in comfortable recliners with cold beverages.
  • Kerry Sullivan, promoter of the Novi Bridal Expo in Novi, Michigan, has long recognized the importance of the grooms' presence at bridal events.
  • The Novi Bridal Expo is Jan. 4 and 5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.