Jerome’s Furniture (Jerome’s) released its “Greatest Hits of 2009, ” in remembrance of the company’s top 10 highlights throughout the year. In addition to celebrating its 55th year in business, Jerome’s is most proud of its close community ties and its ongoing recognition as one of San Diego’s most well-known and trusted brands.
“2009 was a special year for us for many reasons, not only because we marked our 55th year in business, but because we successfully developed new ways of interacting with and supporting our loyal customers,” said Lee Goodman, president and CEO of Jerome’s. “San Diego is our hometown and has been good to us through the years, so it is our ongoing priority to create new opportunities to participate in and give back to the community. With several exciting campaigns on the horizon, we are looking forward to the New Year.”
Jerome’s Greatest Hits of 2009:
1) Jerome’s Celebrated 55 Years in Business
Having celebrated this significant milestone, the family-owned business continues to rely heavily on leaders within the Navarra family, as well as the strategic leadership of top executives including CEO Lee Goodman, who brings experience and a fresh perspective to the brand.
2) Jerome’s Home Makeover Contest with 10News
In celebration of National Home Furnishings Month, Jerome’s offered San Diegans the chance to win a home makeover each month, from September through December. In partnership with 10News, the campaign awarded 4 local families with an in-home design consultation, personal shopping services, a customized floor plan, color scheme, furniture and accessories.
3) Jerome’s Hosted Amazing Race Auditions!
More than 1,400 people descended upon Jerome’s’ Morena showroom parking lot in March, hoping to be selected as a contestant on this season’s very popular Amazing Race program on CBS. Coincidentally, this season’s winners – Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney – were two San Diegans!
4) Jerome’s & ArtReach
This year Jerome’s supported ArtReach, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing arts education to elementary schools in San Diego. In the fall, Jerome’s hosted students from the Boys and Girls Club of 4S Ranch to a special class where they were asked to use their creativity and imagination to design their “dream rooms.”
5) Jerome’s “Best Seat in the House.”
San Diegans know that there is no better seat at Petco Park than the one offered by Jerome’s! During the 2009 baseball season, Jerome’s awarded this special seat to more than 160 Padres fans.
6) Jerome’s “Best Seat at the Q”
A newer campaign based on the success of the Padres’ “Best Seat…” Jerome’s has brought the same luxury of winning this coveted seat to Chargers fans!
7) “Jerry’s Price”
With financial hardship facing many San Diegans this year, customers were able to rely on Jerome’s guaranteed “Jerry’s Price all year long. In fact, the company saw an uptick in its higher-end items, which demonstrated that customers who typically purchased items from higher-ticket stores turned to Jerome’s to find savvy, yet affordable, style.
8) Launch of JClub Design Team
San Diegans learned tips and advice to create their own personal style and decorate their homes with JClub in-store events & resources on the Web! Stay tuned for JClub events in 2010!
9) Jerome’s & YMCA of South Bay
To support community goodwill, Jerome’s provided a special place for teenagers to engage in a safe environment. Jerome’s furnished the YMCA South Bay teen center which changed the “hand-me-down” environment to a beautifully designed space with comfortable furniture for future responsible citizens to meet.
10) Best Seats for the Firehouse!
Jerome’s donated more than 40 recliners and sofas to San Diego Firefighters, as a token of appreciation for their dedication and service to our community. The furniture was distributed to fire stations across the county, offering a new place for our hometown heroes to relax during their down time.
About Jerome’s
Founded in 1954, Jerome’s Furniture is a family owned and operated business headquartered in San Diego, Calif. with five showrooms and six clearance centers located across the county and an e-commerce website providing avenues for consumers to enjoy online furniture viewing and buying. Regarded fondly by generations of families in San Diego, Jerome’s is known as the best furniture retailer for value (“Jerry’s Price”) and a wide selection of products. Recognized as the 2008 Retailer of the Year by the Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA) and Honoree of the San Diego National Bank Founders Award along with numerous business recognitions as the best furniture store, customers know they can count on Jerome’s to make it easy to shop for furniture with service support including interior design, same day delivery and financing. More information can be found by visiting www.jeromes.com.
