Harold Roitenberg (January 7, 1927 – December 20, 2018) was an American businessman who founded the catalog, Modern Merchandising Inc., a merchandiser and showroom catalog.
Early life and education
Roitenberg was born to a Jewish family, the son of Sarah and Norman Roitenberg.[1] Roitenberg graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Minnesota.[2]
Career
After school, Roitenberg worked in the advertising department of Northwestern Auto Parts in Minneapolis and then went to work for his father-in-law who owned Minnesota Wholesalers which sold horse supplies.[2] During his tenure, he expanded the company into a catalog showroom business that also sold small appliances, housewares, electronics, and jewelry.[2]