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RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2026 18 Dreame launched the RoboticMower A3 AWD Pro series North America for the first time – with AI enabling wire-free mapping and precision edge trimming, plus advanced four-wheel-drive and enhanced 300+ obstacle avoidance. DREAME'S SMART LIVING COMMITMENT GIVES USERS MORE CONTROL The debut of the futuristic Whole-home Smart Ecosystem reflects Dreame's commitment to reshaping smart living through AI. Building on its vision of seamless connectivity throughout home, the ecosystem is designed around three key shifts: transforming the use of smart devices from operation to enjoyment, evolving product design from simple form to outstanding quality, and turning machines into companions that enrich and empower everyday life. With these shifts as guiding principles, Dreame will continue to expand its ecosystem, leveraging advanced algorithms, big data, and continuous learning. By embracing and enhancing the potential of AI, Dreame will give its more than 30 million users around the world today, and many more users in the future, more control of their lives to discover more time for the things that matter most to them. Please visit www.dreametech.com for more information. SHARP ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION: JAMES SANDUSKI TO RETIRE AS PRESIDENT OF SHARP HOME ELECTRONICS COMPANY OF AMERICA Grace Dolan named as successor Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) is announcing that James Sanduski, president of SHCA, will retire on March 31 of this year after a distinguished 41-year career, including 37 years in the consumer electronics and home appliance industries. The company has named Grace Dolan, currently Senior Vice president of Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America (SEMCA), to succeed him as president of SHCA on April 1. This transition is the result of a thoughtful, year-long succession planning process by Sanduski and the executive management team to ensure continuity and long-term stability for the organization. "Jim has shaped Sharp in meaningful ways, and we are deeply grateful for the strong foundation he leaves behind. His commitment to our people, our customers, and the business has been instrumental in bringing us to where we are today," said Jeff Ashida, Chairman and CEO of Sharp Electronics Corporation. "As we thank Jim for his many contributions, we are excited to welcome Grace into this role. She brings the strategic clarity and disciplined execution needed to lead Sharp's consumer business into its next phase of growth." Sanduski's retirement marks the conclusion of a 14-year tenure at Sharp Electronics, the longest chapter of his career. During his leadership, he significantly expanded the market for the company's pioneering signature product, the Sharp Microwave Drawer™ Oven, developed and assembled in Memphis, TN, and led Sharp's expansion into the full suite of major kitchen appliances, making it the only Japanese brand in the U.S. to offer a complete kitchen portfolio. "Leading SHCA has been the privilege of a lifetime," said Sanduski. "I have seen this industry reinvent itself time and time again, but the culture of innovation and resilience we have built here at Sharp is what I am most proud of. After 37 years in the industry, the timing is right to step away, especially knowing that the organization is in such exceptional hands with Grace's remarkable ability to transform brands, open new markets, and build powerful partnerships." As president of SHCA, Dolan will continue to lead Sharp's sales and marketing subsidiary as well as assume direct oversight of Sharp's appliance manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN, and the services solutions group, which operates in both Memphis, TN, and Montvale, NJ. Bringing senior leadership experience from Samsung, Frontier Communications, and Johnson & Johnson, Dolan has worked closely with Sanduski to prepare for this transition since joining Sharp Electronics last August. Her appointment reflects a continued focus on growth and innovation. Under her leadership, the company will build winning strategies that identify emerging product opportunities, anticipate industry trends, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders. "I am honored to step into this role and build upon the incredible foundation Jim has established," said Dolan. "Through our work together over the past few months, I have gained a deep appreciation for the passion and commitment that drive this team. I look forward to leading SHCA into its next chapter, unlocking new opportunities that will serve our customers for years to come." To ensure a seamless leadership transfer, Sanduski will con- tinue with Sharp Electronics in an advisory role through the end of June. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] RO GRACE DOLAN JAMES SANDUSKI

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