Tepperman’s Third Generation President Reflects on 98 Years of Business
Furniture World News Desk on
2/23/2023
Three generations of Tepperman's Presidents: Nate, Bill and Andrew Tepperman.
Tepperman’s, one of Canada’s largest independent home furnishings stores, is marking 98 years in the home furnishings business, and Andrew Tepperman, grandson of founder Nate Tepperman and now 3rd generation President, is filled with gratitude.
“I do not take these 98 years for granted. Every March anniversary is emotional for me as it’s a time to pause and reflect,” said Tepperman. “The anniversary makes me think about my grandfather who started in 1925 with nothing, going door-to-door on foot selling rugs. It also makes me think about my father being thrust into taking over the business at 36 years of age when his father unexpectedly passed away. Most importantly, our anniversary makes me think about people.”
Tepperman knows that being part of a local, Canadian family business is special, and credits the brand’s decades of success to the thousands of team members past and present who have built relationships with millions of loyal customers.
“Making it to 98 years is not by luck. Every day each one of us tries to do what we do a little better than yesterday,” said Tepperman. “What we do is not unique, but how we do it is—like prioritizing sustainability and community investments. Last year we donated 12 tonnes of furniture to Habitat for Humanity, recycled 101 tonnes of used mattresses and added our first solar installation. We also offer unparalleled service with our white glove delivery, flexible 0% interest financing and our free consultations with accredited interior decorators.”
Tepperman’s 98th Anniversary Sale, a five-week celebration in honour of nearly 10 decades in business, is the retailer’s premier event of the year. To mark the occasion, Tepperman’s mails a 32-page catalogue to homes in Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia, London, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ancaster/Hamilton. One lucky customer will also win a $1,000 gift via the Spring Refresh giveaway detailed on page 32.
“For this year’s Anniversary Sale, our buyers truly outdid themselves in their hunt for exceptional deals. We have such incredible value to share that we filled a beautiful catalogue to the brim with affordable, on-trend styles,” said Tepperman. “Customers looking to elevate their homes while staying on budget will find deals in every department: furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronics.”
Haven’t received a copy of the catalogue? Visit Teppermans.com to experience it online.
About Tepperman’s
Tepperman’s is a Canadian, family-owned furniture, mattress, appliance and electronics retailer with six large-format retail stores across Southwestern Ontario: London, Chatham, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor and most recently, Ancaster, as well as an online store. In business for 98 years and spanning three generations, Tepperman’s provides customers with an exceptional shopping experience and offers a wide assortment of home products and brands. Tepperman’s also serves the communities of Southwestern Ontario through charitable initiatives having invested over $800,000 in student scholarships, and is an award-winning leader in sustainability, with innovative programs including a 914 solar panel installation on the roof of its 70,000 sq. foot Kitchener store, eco-friendly work with local schools, partnering with Habitat for Humanity to divert products from landfills and working with Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Second Wind Recycling and Recyc-Mattress to reduce waste.