FURNITURE FIRST SELECTS SURYA AS VENDOR OF THE YEAR FOR ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES
CALHOUN, Ga. — June 4, 2015 — 
Surya has been named Vendor of the Year in the accents and accessories category by Furniture First National Buying Group, a purchasing cooperative comprised of locally-owned retail furniture dealers from across the United States.
The award, which recognizes vendor performance during the past year in several key areas, including service and quality, was presented to Surya during Furniture First’s Symposium held in Nashville earlier this week. Surya was chosen for the award based upon the strength of Furniture First member evaluations and a popular vote.
“We are honored that the members of Furniture First have recognized us with this important distinction,” said Satya Tiwari, president, Surya. “At Surya, we are committed to understanding and addressing the needs of independent furniture retailers and their customers to help provide an exceptional home accessories shopping experience. This award is a testament that we are doing the right things in the right ways and we look forward to building upon this valuable partnership moving forward.”
The Vendor of the Year awards were established to highlight quality relationships among the cooperative’s members and suppliers. Furniture First’s 217 members represent 462 retail locations in 47 states and collectively generate $1.7 billion in annual retail sales.
About Furniture First
Founded in 1984 by a small group of independent furniture retailers, Furniture First is a purchasing cooperative made up of locally-owned retail furniture dealers from across the United States. The cooperative works together to leverage purchasing power with leading furniture manufacturers to bring high quality home furnishings at great value to members’ communities. For more information, visit
www.furniturefirst.coop.