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Hoving, Walter (1897–1989)| Swedish-born US retail executive. During his long career in merchandising he became known for his impeccable taste and high standards. He was president of Lord & Taylor, New York 1936–46, then founded Hoving Corporation in 1946, which owned Bonwit Teller and Tiffany and Co. As chairman of Tiffany's 1955–80 he restored the store's profitability. |
| Born in Stockholm, he emigrated to the USA as a child. |
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