Baby Furniture Plus Association Reflects on Twenty Five Years in the Juvenile Industry

By The Giggle Guide

Association of Independent Retailers Celebrates Twenty Five Year Anniversary

Baby Furniture Plus Association, an association of independent specialty stores in the juvenile industry celebrates their twenty five year anniversary this September.

“Since 1986, Baby Furniture Plus Association has been devoted specifically to the needs and best interest of the juvenile merchants and the industry. Assisting its member stores in operating highly profitable businesses, and providing an exceptional level of customer service and valuable programs has not changed in twenty five years,” said Beth Jarabek, Executive Director of Baby Furniture Plus Association. “We have grown in many ways since our beginning, and I feel privileged to work with a group of store owners that maintains a high level of integrity and consumer focus. We not only reflect back on a great twenty five years with our industry partners, but look forward to the future and growth of our group and this industry.”

When reflecting back on Baby Furniture Plus Association’s start in 1986, many other milestones from that year stand out:

Ronald Reagan was President of the United States
The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes shortly after take off watched live on TV around the world
The Internet Mail Access Protocol defined which opens the way for E-Mail
The average income per year was $22,400.00
Approximately seven million Americans join hands in “Hands Across America”
The Soviet Nuclear reactor at Chernobyl explodes releasing radioactive material across much of Europe
IBM unveils the PC Convertible, the 1st laptop computer
Top Gun, The Pet Shop Boys and Dynasty were all popular
Smoking is banned on all public transport including trains, planes, busses and coaches

During its twenty five years of service, Baby Furniture Plus Association members have come together to drive business, gain knowledge, network, and exchange ideas with their peers in the industry. BFPA assists store owners through money saving programs with manufacturers, educational materials, along with offering innovative marketing ideas and events. Join today, partnering with over 65 member stores located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico to experience the benefits that membership has to offer.

For more information contact: Beth Jarabek, Executive Director Baby Furniture Plus at 970-984-4003 or email . We also invite you to visit our website at www.babyfurnitureplus.com