Howards announced the promotion of Matt Horwitz from his current position as Howards VP of Merchandising to Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Horwitz will be responsible for merchandising, sales, and training, as well as managing and directing the development of strategies and tactics to make the most informed purchasing plans with a focus on inventory management and profitability. As Chief Revenue Officer, Horwitz will oversee the execution of Howards overall category and competitive pricing strategy, manage product availability demand, and market trends.

Horwitz will oversee both procurement and sell through while strengthening relationships with vendor partners and driving the customer experience. A longtime merchandising team leader, Horwitz has most recently served as Howards Vice President, Merchandising, supporting the buying and selling process from purchasing to product delivery as well as creating a roadmap for the introduction and promotion of new Howards products. Horwitz has spent over 24 years in retail, nearly 16 years of it on the sales floor learning to anticipate customer needs, discovering how to qualify and care for shoppers, and providing creative solutions to their needs.

Before joining Howards, Horwitz worked for both the Good Guys and Pauls TV. It is a privilege to work for an independent appliance retailer that empowers its staff to help the customer all along the sales journey, says Horwitz. Employees are encouraged to make decisions to resolve minor issues while offering the highest levels of customer service.