Jerome’s Expands its Footprint

February 25th, 2010

Family-owned and operated, Jerome’s Furniture has been invested in San Diego for 56 years and we couldn’t be more excited to expand our footprint into the City of Murrieta to serve the region.

We would like to personally thank the City of Murrieta Mayor Pro-Tem Randon Lane, City of Murrieta Councilmember Rick Gibbs and Bruce Coleman, Economic Development Director of the City of Murrieta, Economic Development Dept. for the warm welcome to the community.  With their support, we were able to open for business in a timely manner and we’re grateful.

President and CEO, Lee Goodman said it best at the warm-hearted Grand Opening –  “The fact that Jerome’s continues to expand while other stores in the furniture industry close is a testament to our customer service and incredible prices, as well as the loyalty of our customers.”

The 40,000 square foot showroom is stunning!  Come up for a visit.  Ask for the sales store manager, Ali Tommalieh, who’s featured in the news clip below.

New!  Murrieta Showroom
24410 Village Walk Place in Murrieta

Click on the Press-Enterprise News Clips for the full story online.



Jerome’s Greatest Hits of 2009

January 20th, 2010

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.

Jerome’s Featured in Rancho Bernardo News Journal

December 1st, 2009
DESIGNING THEIR DREAM ROOMS

DESIGNING THEIR DREAM ROOMS

Rancho Bernardo News Journal
October 8, 2009

4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club members Celine Cen, left, and Cynthia Li, get drawing tips from ArtReach instructor Erin Pennell at the club on Friday. The art lesson kicked off the Jerome’s ‘Kidz to Teen Artist’ contest that runs through Oct. 17 for kindergartners to sixth-graders. Details are at Jerome’s stores country wide. The furniture company’s headquarters is in 4S Ranch.