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2023 Convention Highlights Ethan Allen’s Reinvention as the Interior Design Destination

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Ethan Allen (ETH) recently held its company-wide 2023 Virtual Convention, celebrating its culture of constant reinvention as America’s #1 Premium Furniture Retailer. The convention featured a keynote from Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, highlighting the strategic repositioning as The Interior Design Destination, commitment to manufacturing high-quality products, and honoring interior designers for achievement in sales and design excellence.
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DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen recently held its company-wide 2023 Virtual Convention, livestreamed across North America, by celebrating its culture of constant reinvention as America’s #1 Premium Furniture Retailer.

The global convention, which took place on December 6, began with a keynote from Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, who congratulated the Company’s Retail Network associates on a series of Grand Reopening events taking place around North America. Images from each of these recent celebrations are featured at www.ethanallen.com/grandreopenings.

Mr. Kathwari noted Ethan Allen’s strategic repositioning as The Interior Design Destination across its vertically integrated enterprise, crediting initiatives to identify and retain both talented interior designers and entrepreneurial leadership. He also highlighted the significant updates to Design Center projections that took place in 2023 and Ethan Allen’s commitment to manufacturing both high-quality and relevant products, 75% of which are made in the Company’s North American plants.

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The celebratory event included more than 4,000 associates watching and participating in presentations held at the Company’s Danbury, CT headquarters and virtually throughout design centers, manufacturing plants, and distribution facilities around the globe, while physically present at their locations. Presentations from merchandising, manufacturing, logistics, technology, marketing, retail and other departments highlighted the many strengths of the Company and helped showcase its ability to combine technology with personal service. Following the presentations, Ethan Allen celebrated its annual Spirit Awards, honoring interior designers both for achievement in written sales and design excellence.

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“We operate our business with common sense, we are financially strong, and most important of all, we have a tremendously talented group of people,” Mr. Kathwari said to conclude the convention. “I look forward to seeing what each of our interior designers will create in the new year as we continue to strengthen our position as both America’s #1 Premium Furniture Retailer and one of America’s Top 10 Retailers—and as The Interior Design Destination.”

ABOUT ETHAN ALLEN

Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETD), recently named America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer and among America's Top 10 Retailers by Newsweek, 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.

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FAQ

What was the recent event held by Ethan Allen?

Ethan Allen recently held its company-wide 2023 Virtual Convention, celebrating its culture of constant reinvention.

Who gave the keynote at the convention?

The keynote was given by Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari.

What is Ethan Allen's strategic repositioning?

Ethan Allen is repositioning as The Interior Design Destination.

How much of Ethan Allen's products are made in North American plants?

75% of Ethan Allen's products are made in the Company’s North American plants.

What did the convention celebrate at the end?

The convention celebrated its annual Spirit Awards, honoring interior designers for achievement in sales and design excellence.

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ethan allen global, inc. is a leading manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings and accessories, offering a full complement of home decorating and design solutions through one of the country's largest home furnishing retail networks. the company was founded in 1932 and has sold products under the ethan allen brand name since 1937.