Source: David Bracken, NEWS & OBSERVER, 8/7/11


One of the first things Art Negrin noticed during his recent trip to Brazil was the lack of shoes. Negrin, vice president of international sales for furniture maker Lexington Home Brands, didn't mean this literally. He was referring to an often-told tale about two shoe salesmen who are sent to a remote island by their employer.

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