45th ANNUAL APOLLO AWARDS HONOR THREE STORES DURING
THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CASUAL FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES MARKET™
AT THE MERCHANDISE MART, SEPTEMBER 18–22, 2004
Benson Pool & Patio, Sign of the Skier and Yard Art Patio & Fireplaces
Awarded for Excellence in Casual Furniture Retailing
CHICAGO [September 20, 2004] – The Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SCFMA) announced the winners of the 2003 Apollo Awards during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ at The Merchandise Mart, September 18–22, 2004. Regarded as the highest honor among casual furniture retailers, the Apollo Awards pay tribute to retailers whose outstanding accomplishments and dedication to customer service distinguish them from the others. Winners are selected from hundreds of retailers throughout the country and around the world.
THE 2004 WINNERS
Single Store Winner
Benson Pool & Patio
Middleton, Wisconsin
Multi-store Winner
Yard Art Patio & Fireplaces
Colleyville, Texas
International Store Winner
Sign of the Skier
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Voting for the Apollo Awards begins with each member of the SCFMA offering three nominations in each of the three categories. The winners from each category were then chosen by ballot by members of the SCFMA.
The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market is co-sponsored by the Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SCFMA) and the National Association of Casual Furniture Retailers (CFR), which are the industry’s two leading casual furnishings associations, and is produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI).
For more information about the Chicago Casual Market or the Apollo Awards, please call 800.677.6278 (MART) or visit www.merchandisemart.com.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth D. Cooley
Public Relations Manager
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Phone: 312.527.7555
E-mail: ecooley@mmart.com
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.
MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart, Chicago Apparel Center, and 33 North Dearborn in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building in New York; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Washington Office Center in Washington, D.C.
Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI, based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.
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