Home Furnishings Association announces 2023 award winners.
Carmichael, CA (February 9, 2022) – The Home Furnishing’s Association (HFA) proudly announces our 2023 Retailer of the Year winners. We recognize Old Brick Furniture & Mattress Co., BILTRITE Furniture, Matt Pridemore of Badcock Home Furniture and More, Howard Haimsohn of Lawrance Furniture, and Esquire Advertising for their selection in HFA’s prestigious award competition.
The official announcement was made during the HFA annual membership meeting held virtually on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. 2023 HFA Award winners:
HFA Retailer of the Year with 50 or more employees.
Old Brick Furniture & Mattress Co in Albany, NY., headed by Michael Fiacco.
HFA Retailer of the Year for fewer than 50 employees.
BILTRITE Furniture in Greenfield, WI., led by the Komisar family.
HFA Trailblazer of the Year Award
Howard Haimsohn, President of Lawrance Furniture, located in San Diego, CA.
HFA Emerging Star Award
Matt Pridemore, Owner of Badcock Home Furniture, with 16 stores headquartered in Valdosta, GA.
HFA Partner of the Year
Esquire Advertising
“Our Retailers of the Year all reflect a high level of excellence in the work they do. The judges felt this group exemplifies innovation, determination, and stability in the face of a difficult year for all retailers. I can’t wait to celebrate with them at their stores in the coming weeks”, says Mark Schumacher, HFA CEO.
The Retailers of the Year award recognizes retailers, large and small, that have met the following criteria:
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The Trailblazer Award recognizes lifetime achievements in the retail furniture business. Haimsohn was selected based on several factors, including:
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The Emerging Star Award recognizes an exceptional young talent in the home furnishings industry. Pridemore was chosen for his accomplishments in several categories, including:
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The Partner of the Year award recognizes the HFA Solution Partner contributing to our members’ success as a partner with HFA. The judging criteria were based on:
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Each will receive their awards in their stores so that HFA can celebrate with each winner and their teams.
For more information about HFA’s Retailer of the Year awards and the 2023 winners, please visit, myhfa.org/roty.
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About the Home Furnishings Association:
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization explicitly devoted to home furnishings retailers’ needs and interests, 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.
