High Point NC,– The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is proud to announce Brakenridge Furniture, based in Ferriday, La., as its 2019 Retailer of the Year in the small retailer category, those with less than 50 employees. Brakenridge Furniture was founded in 1961 by Gene Brakenridge, who died in 2017. The business is now owned and operated by his daughter, Anna Ferguson, who is also a lawyer.
Please join us as we celebrate and award Brakenridge on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 10:00 am at the Ferriday LA location. Mark Schumacher, HFA Executive Vice President, will present Brakenridge Furniture with their Retailer of the year award. The local community is encouraged to attend the event and congratulate their hometown retailer.
“We are so proud and pleased to honor Brakenridge Furniture,” said Sharron Bradley, chief executive officer of the Home Furnishings Association. “The business has a long tradition of treating every customer with respect and working with them to make purchases affordable. The company is an invaluable community asset, supporting everything from the local animal shelter to the high school band. It’s successful because it has earned the trust and affection of people in Ferriday and surrounding areas.”
The home furnishings industry nominated HFA members based on their exceptional examples of philanthropy, technology, customer experience, mentoring, sustainability, and store design/merchandising. A panel of judges comprised of members of HFA’s Board of Directors, HFA members; Past ROTY Winners; manufacturers; service providers/suppliers; and members of the industry media voted on the nominations.
About the Home Furnishings Association:
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,200 members representing more than 7,000 storefronts across all 50 states and several countries. Association offices in the East, West, and Central United States provide members with programs, resources, services, and a unified voice in government relations by collaborating with home furnishings industry suppliers, vendors, affiliates, and other organizations. For more information on the HFA visit www.myhfa.org.
