Furniture Today - February 23, 2009

Ralph Scozzafava, CEO of Furniture Brands International, is a guy who can chew gum and make soup at the same time. If you recall, before he joined FBI in May of 2008, he did a long stint with Wrigley, known for its chewing gum and mints. Earlier, he was with Campbell's Soup. So, what does soup and chewing gum have to do with his vision at Furniture Brands? Nothing .

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