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Home Furnishings Association Announces 2025 Retailer of the Year Winners

Furniture World News Desk on 1/23/2025


 

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) announced the 2025 Retailer of the Year winners. Furniture industry companies earning recognition include  Lacks Furniture, Saudra’s Furniture, Surya Inc., and Synchrony.  The HFA also awarded two industry executives for their work, Todd Wanek of Ashley Global Retail and Elizabeth Ann Howell of Miskelly Furniture.

Presented by the Home Furnishings Association, Retailer of the Year Awards are an annual recognition of the home furnishings industry’s highest achievers. Nominated by the industry and judged by an industry panel, these awards honor professionals in several distinct categories: Retailer of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, HFA Partner of the Year, Trailblazer, and Emerging Star.

Each will receive their awards in stores or showrooms so HFA can celebrate with each winner and their teams.

2025 HFA Retailer of the Year Winners

HFA Retailer of the Year with 50 or more employees:
Lacks Furniture, headed by Seth Aaronson

HFA Retailer of the Year for fewer than 50 employees:
Saundra’s Furniture, headed by Genevieve Wilma

HFA Manufacturer of the Year
Surya Inc.

HFA Partner of the Year|
Synchrony

HFA Trailblazer:
Todd Wanek, Ashley Global Retail

HFA Emerging Star:
Elizabeth Ann Howell, Miskelly Furniture

“"The Home Furnishings Association is proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of retailers and partners who set the standard for excellence in our industry," said Shannon Williams, CEO of the Home Furnishings Association. "The 2025 HFA Retailer of the Year Awards highlight innovation, leadership, and a commitment to elevating the customer experience. I can’t wait to celebrate with them at their stores and showrooms in the coming weeks.”

For more information about HFA’s Retailer of the Year awards and the 2025 winners, visit www.myhfa.org/roty 

 


 

About the Home Furnishings Association
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America's largest non-profit trade organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,500 members representing more than 10,000 storefronts across all 50 states and several countries. HFA provides 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.