Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> March 17, 2003

Kathleen Mason – Tuesday Morning Corporation (tues)

KATHLEEN MASON is President and Chief Executive Officer of Tuesday Morning Corporation, North America's largest operator of first quality, deep discount and closeout home furnishings and gift stores. She is a retail executive with more than 25 years' successful merchandising, marketing and management experience in department, chain and specialty stores. Previously, she was President of HomeGoods, Inc., which sells off-price, brand names for the home. The company is a subsidiary of TJX Companies, which also owns T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. She spent 10 years at Cherry & Webb, a well-known New England regional chain specializing in women's apparel, where she was Executive Vice President before becoming President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 1992 and leading the company to five profitable years. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, she began her career with the Kaufmanns Division of the May Company, where she became one of the youngest Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Managers in the company's history. She also has held senior management positions with the Emporium, Mervyns and The Limited Stores. Her many affiliations include The Executive Committee, an international organization of CEOs; the New England Conservatory of Music, where she serves as an Overseer; Director of Genesco, Inc., manufacturer of Johnston & Murphy and Dockers Shoes; and Director of The Men's Wearhouse. Profile
TWST: Could you give us an overview of what your company does?

Ms. Mason: We are an off-price retailer of gifts and home

furnishings. We sell merchandise that is found in high-end

specialty