Raymour & Flanigan Names Seth Goldberg as President

Furniture World News Desk on 1/27/2021

Raymour & Flanigan, the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and seventh largest nationwide, announces Seth Goldberg as the new President of the family-owned business. Alongside this promotion, Neil Goldberg, President and CEO since 1982, will become Chairman and CEO, while Executive Vice Presidents Steven Goldberg and Michael Goldberg will become Vice Chairmen.

Seth, a third-generation member of the family business, previously held the role of SVP of Marketing, E-commerce and Information Technology, where he helped pioneer the company’s rapid expansion across digital platforms while growing its large and loyal customer base. He joined Raymour & Flanigan in 2008 after graduating from Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, throughout which he worked at the company and developed operational expertise. Seth’s experience at Raymour & Flanigan has included roles in nearly all areas of the business. 

Neil, Steven and Michael will remain actively involved in leading the organization as they continue to work closely with Seth and his siblings Adam Goldberg, Shira Boschan, and Jared Boschan to position the company for long-term success. 

“Since Seth joined us, he has made it his mission to learn every aspect of our business,” said Neil Goldberg. “He has worked closely with teammates across the organization, fostering genuine relationships while earning the respect of our 6,000 associates. Seth grew up in this business and understands the importance of valuing each associate and treating our customers well. We are so excited to see him carry on our family legacy.”

As Raymour & Flanigan focuses on creating a modern furniture company designed to meet the needs of today’s consumer, the organization will continue to prioritize investment in new technology to build exceptional omni-channel guest experiences. The leadership team will also focus on developing and growing its great team of associates, investing in e-commerce, enhancing the in-store shopping experience and expanding its industry-leading sustainability efforts. 

“I am honored and humbled to continue working with my family members and our talented, hard-working teammates as we carry the trusted Raymour & Flanigan brand into the future,” said Seth Goldberg. 

“We will always honor and respect our company’s history while we evolve and innovate to ensure long-term success. Our values of integrity, continuous improvement, supportive service, and mutual respect will remain the backbone of who we are as an organization. I am very excited and optimistic about the future of Raymour & Flanigan!” 

About Raymour & Flanigan: Raymour & Flanigan is the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and seventh largest nationwide. The organization is committed to creating exceptional guest shopping experiences by leveraging their talented team of associates, helpful technology solutions, and quality products. Established in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1947, the retailer has 103 showrooms across the Northeast, 35 outlet stores, 5 clearance centers and a rapidly growing e-commerce business. Raymour & Flanigan is known for its modern, quality home furnishings and quick delivery offering. The company believes in supporting local communities and society at-large through its many sustainability efforts. Local showrooms host over 500 in-store events per year to support local community organizations. The company recycles over 99% of packaging materials, amounting to 20 million pounds of materials per year that avoids landfills. For more information, visit www.raymourflanigan.com.