HFA Honors Ashley Furniture Industries and J.B. Hunt at the Spring High Point Market
Furniture World News Desk on
3/11/2024
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award to Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, and the Partner of the Year Award to J.B. Hunt Transport Services in two different award celebrations at the upcoming Spring High Point Furniture Market. The HFA cordially invites industry press representatives to attend the award celebrations.
The Manufacturer of the Year and Partner of the Year is an annual recognition of the home furnishings industry’s highest achievers. Nominated by the industry and judged by a panel of peers, these awards honor industry professionals.
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC Wins HFA 2024 Manufacturer of the Year
HFA CEO Mark Schumacher and HFA COO Shannon Williams will present the HFA 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award to Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, in an award celebration on Saturday, April 13 at 3:00 pm EST in the Ashley Furniture Showroom located at IHFC - H900, Hamilton, Floor 9.
"I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the HFA Manufacturer of the Year award on behalf of Ashley Furniture Industries,” states Todd Wanek. "This prestigious recognition is a testament to our incredible team's hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We strive to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers, and this award is a validation of our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.”
J.B. Hunt Wins HFA 2024 Partner of the Year
HFA CEO Mark Schumacher and HFA COO Shannon Williams will present the HFA 2024 Partner of the Year award to Brian Webb, EVP Final Mile Services, in an awards celebration on Sunday, April 14 at 10:00 am EST in the Home Furnishings Association Resource Center at Plaza Suites, first floor, I-527.
“Our goal is to support customers in every mile of the product journey, and being recognized with this award is tremendously encouraging for all of our teams working to provide the best end-to-end solutions,” said Brian Webb, executive vice president of Final Mile Services at J.B. Hunt. “We are so grateful for our relationship with the Home Furnishings Association, which has undoubtedly strengthened our efforts to create value for retailer supply chains and our growth as one of the leading logistics providers in the dynamic furniture industry.”
About Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC
Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and was named one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek in 2023. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection, and service and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries on Facebook.
About J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an S&P 500 company, and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload, and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
About Home Furnishings Association
The Home Furnishings Association (HFA), with roots dating back to 1920, is North America’s largest organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers, with more than 1,400 members representing more than 10,000 storefronts globally. 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.