BrandsMart’s EVP Speaks to KSU Students
The Michael J. Coles School at Business of Kennesaw State University has announced its upcoming…
Georgia (Jan 23, 2006) — BrandsMart’s EVP Speaks to KSU Students
Terri Thornton
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The Michael J. Coles School at Business of Kennesaw State University has announced
its upcoming executive lecture program as part of the Tetley Distinguished Leader
Lecture Series.
Larry Sinewitz‚ executive vice president of BrandsMart USA‚ will kick off the series
on Tuesday‚ Jan. 24 by discussion how BrandsMart’s big box concept has become the
number one discount retailer of consumer appliances‚ electronics and housewares in
the region. The south Florida−based chain recently entered the Atlanta market.
“BrandsMart has sales of $125 million per location and outsells its competition by
as much as 15 times per selling location‚” says Coles College Dean Tim Mescon. “Larry
Sinewitz will undoubtedly have great information to share about branding‚ retail competition
and merchandising.”
The one−hour talk will take place at 5 p.m. in the University Rooms of the KSU Student
Center.
Sinewitz is one of three executives who will be speaking to Kennesaw’s business students.
Speaking on Feb. 27 will be Dean Eisner‚ president and CEO of Manheim Auctions‚ the
world’s largest auto auction company. On March 28‚ Caz Matthews‚ recently named president
of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia‚ will speak.
“These one−hour programs expose our students to some of the nation’s great business
leaders and let these business leaders interact with our faculty and students‚” said
Mescon. “We have three exceptional executives from three fascinating organizations.
Their front−line insights will prove invaluable to our students as they pursue their
academic and business careers.”
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