The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Retailer of the Year award.
Nominations are due by April 18 and awards will be presented on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the HFA’s Insights Experience in Minneapolis, MN.
“Retailers and the businesses they run and jobs they provide are major contributors to the U.S. economy,” said HFA CEO Sharron Bradley. “At HFA, we’re proud to recognize and honor outstanding members each year for their contributions.”
The industry is invited to nominate HFA members for the Retailer of the Year award who are in good standing and represent exceptional examples of the following criteria: philanthropy, technology, customer experience, mentoring, sustainability and store design/merchandising. There will be a winner in two categories — under $10 million and over $10 million in sales.
Nominations are also open for the Emerging Star award given to a retailer who has been in business for 3-5 years and stands out in one or more of the six criteria. Nominations are open for the Trailblazer award given to a retailer who has been in business for 20+ years that stands out in one or more of the six criteria.
Any member of the home furnishings industry may nominate one or more HFA members for Retailer of the Year, Emerging Star or Trailblazer awards. Nominees will be contacted to confirm eligibility and interest prior to the selection process. A representative from various sections of the industry will be included on the selection committee.
Nominations can be submitted via email to dganyo@myhfa.org or online at www.myhfa.org.
