Focused on the Future, Ethan Allen Celebrates 2024 International Convention

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Ethan Allen recently hosted its 2024 International Convention at its headquarters, both in-person and livestreamed globally. Under the theme 'Focused on the Future', the event commemorated the company's 92-year legacy while outlining current and future initiatives across manufacturing, logistics, technology, marketing, and retail sectors.

Led by Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, the convention emphasized five key focus areas: talent, service, marketing, technology, and social responsibility. The event, attended by approximately 4,000 participants, featured the annual Spirit Awards ceremony, recognizing interior designers for sales achievement and design excellence.

The convention served as a platform for team members worldwide to reconnect and review the company's yearly progress, highlighting Ethan Allen's position as home to one of the world's largest interior design networks and its successful blend of technology with personal service.

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DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen recently held its 2024 International Convention live at the Company’s headquarters and livestreamed across the world. With the theme of Focused on the Future, the program honored the Company’s 92-year history, reviewed current and future initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, technology, marketing and retail, and celebrated its annual Spirit Awards, honoring interior designers both for achievement in written sales and design excellence.

Led by its Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, the convention highlighted five key areas of focus for Ethan Allen: talent, service, marketing, technology, and social responsibility. “It was good to review all areas of our vertically integrated enterprise, to share new products and initiatives, and to celebrate the work and achievements of our team members. We take pride in sharing this special event with about 4,000 in attendance both watching and participating each year.”

Ethan Allen’s annual convention is an important, decades-long tradition that gives its associates the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from all over the world while they review the progress the Company has made over the past year. The Spirit Awards highlight Ethan Allen’s interior design network, one of the world’s largest, and emphasize the Company’s unique combination of technology and personal service.

The celebratory event concluded with Mr. Kathwari saying, “We are just getting started,” as the Company is Focused on the Future.

ABOUT ETHAN ALLEN
Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETD), named America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer by Newsweek for the second year in a row, is a leading interior design destination combining state-of-the-art technology with personal service. Our design centers, which represent a mix of independent licensees and Company-owned and operated locations, offer complimentary interior design service and sell a full range of home furnishings, including custom furniture and artisan-crafted accents for every room in the home. Vertically integrated from product design through logistics, we manufacture about 75% of our custom-crafted products in our North American manufacturing facilities and have been recognized for product quality and craftsmanship since 1932. Learn more at www.ethanallen.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

CONTACT:

Catherine Plaisted
Senior Vice President, Marketing
catherine.plaisted@ethanallen.com

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FAQ

What were the key focus areas announced at Ethan Allen's 2024 International Convention?

The convention highlighted five key areas of focus: talent, service, marketing, technology, and social responsibility.

How many people attended Ethan Allen's 2024 International Convention?

Approximately 4,000 people attended the convention, both watching and participating through in-person and livestream formats.

What achievements were recognized at Ethan Allen's 2024 Spirit Awards?

The Spirit Awards honored interior designers for their achievements in written sales and design excellence.

How did Ethan Allen celebrate its 92-year history at the 2024 convention?

The convention honored the company's history while reviewing current and future initiatives in manufacturing, logistics, technology, marketing, and retail sectors.

What was the theme of Ethan Allen's 2024 International Convention?

The theme of the convention was 'Focused on the Future.'