Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture today launched a Jingle Video Contest that will run all summer, with the Grand Prize winner driving away in a brand-new 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid. Individuals are invited to create and submit an original 30-second video of themselves singing the retailer’s trademark jingle: “Bernie and Phyl’s, quality, comfort and price, that’s nice!”
Creativity is encouraged and participants have until August 31, 2008 to submit their video on the Bernie & Phyl’s website www.bernieandphyls.com . A panel of judges will select 10 finalists from all the submissions. The public will then have the opportunity to vote online – from September 15, 2008 to October 8, 2008 – for their favorite video. The Grand Prize winner, based on the video that receives the most votes, will be announced on October 13, 2008.
“We’re looking to build on our highly successful advertising campaign that has featured everyday people singing our jingle,” said Bernie Rubin, chairman and co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. “It’s become part of popular culture, and we’re encouraging everyone to have some fun with it.”
The Honda Civic Hybrid, which is being awarded in conjunction with Cambridge Honda, will be on display at the Bernie & Phyl’s store in Braintree, MA, first, and then will rotate to all of Bernie & Phyl’s stores during the contest.
The contest is open to U.S. residents who are age 18 or older with a valid driver’s license and e-mail address. The individual submitting the video must be the lead performer singing the entire jingle. Videos must be original, unpublished, in English, and the sole property of the submitter. For more details, view the “Frequently Asked Questions” on Bernie & Phyl’s website.
Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is one of the largest furniture retailers in New England. The family-run business has six stores in: Braintree, MA; Hyannis, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, in 2007 and 2004, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. In 2002, the company was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry. The company ranks among the Top 100 furniture stores in the country according to Furniture/Today magazine.
July 18th, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture recently held a special event at their Braintree store with Nanny Yvonne, one of the stars of the hit television show “Nanny 911.” Hundreds of families showed up to meet Nanny Yvonne and to participate in her in-store parenting workshops. Nanny Yvonne will also be filming the pilot for her new show at the Braintree store later this month. Pictured with Nanny Yvonne (on left) is Michelle Rubin Pepe, Director of Community Relations and the daughter of Bernie and Phyl.
July 11th, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, one of the most successful furniture retailers in the country with six stores in New England, has made the list of Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores for the ninth year in a row. The exclusive list is compiled by Furniture/Today, the industry’s leading trade publication. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture has moved up the list to number 66 from number 69 last year.
According to the survey, Bernie & Phyl’s was one of only 40 retailers that posted increases in 2007. Four companies were flat and 56 of the retailers on the list posted sales decreases.
“It is always an honor to make this prestigious list, but it is especially gratifying to be among the elite group of retailers who posted increases in 2007,” said Bernie Rubin, chairman and co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. “Our emphasis on stylish well made furniture, unbeatable prices, and unparalleled customer service is why customers love our company and why we are able to keep growing even in this economic environment.”
With a focus on quality furniture at great prices, the family-run business has created a highly successful niche in a very competitive marketplace. Bernie & Phyl’s recently opened a new store in Hyannis, Massachusetts and is currently embarking on a major 25,000 square foot expansion of its Saugus store.
Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is one of the largest furniture retailers in New England. The family-run business has six stores in: Braintree, MA; Hyannis, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA. In 2008, Bernie & Phyl’s received the Massachusetts Family Business Award in the large company category. They received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, in 2007 and 2004, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. In 2002, Bernie & Phyl’s was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry.
June 24th, 2008
Parents can register to win a free in-home consultation,
which will be taped for Nanny Yvonne’s new show
Braintree, MA, June 4, 2008 – Nanny Yvonne, one of the stars of the hit television show “Nanny 911,” will conduct six free interactive parenting workshops on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture store in Braintree, Massachusetts. The half hour workshop, entitled “School’s Out! How to Make a Smooth Transition to Summer Fun,” will begin at 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each talk will be followed by a question and answer period with Nanny Yvonne and participation will be on a first come, first served basis.
While at the store, parents can register to win a free in-home consultation with Nanny Yvonne, which will be taped for her new show. And, parents who bring a DVD of their family in action might be selected for a future Nanny Yvonne show. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture will also give away $25 gift certificates to every family that registers in the Braintree store the day of the event. For more information and details, go to Bernie & Phyl’s website, www.bernieandphyls.com.
“At Bernie & Phyl’s, we believe family comes first,” said Michelle Rubin Pepe, Director of Community Relations and the daughter of Bernie and Phyl. “As a family-run business, we know first-hand the challenges that come with balancing work and family life, so we’re very excited that Nanny Yvonne will be sharing her wisdom and expertise with our customers.”
Nanny Yvonne Finnerty received rave reviews as one of the cast of the national Fox series “Nanny 911.” She has been featured in more than 200 print and web publications, and is a frequent guest on syndicated national television, as well as Court TV, CNN, CNBC, and MSNBC. Nanny Yvonne is also a weekly columnist for The Boston Herald answering questions from readers on parenting issues.
Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is one of the largest furniture retailers in New England. The family-run business has six stores in: Braintree, MA; Hyannis, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, in 2007 and 2004, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. In 2002, the company was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry. The company ranks 66 among the Top 100 furniture stores in the country according to Furniture/Today magazine.
June 4th, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture has been selected as the 2008 winner of the Massachusetts Family Business Award for businesses with more than 250 employees. The Massachusetts Family Business Awards were created to recognize the achievements of the top family owned companies in Massachusetts for their excellence in business, innovation, and contributions to the community. The awards program was developed by Northeastern University Center for Family Business; the Family Firm Institute, New England Chapter; and family businesses across the state.
“It is an honor to receive this important award. Even as we have grown, our focus has been on retaining that strong sense of family and commitment to family values that has been the hallmark of our company over the years,” said Bernie Rubin, chairman and co-founder of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. “We will work hard to continue to earn the respect and admiration of every person who comes in contact with our company and to live up to the ideals that are represented in winning this award.”
The award that Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received was named in honor of Paul Karofsky, the founding executive of the Northeastern University Center for Family Business and current member of the Center’s Leadership Development Forum. Awards were also given in two other categories, the Ed Tarlow Award to businesses with 50 to 250 employees, and the Marshall Paisner award to businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture is the largest privately owned furniture retailer in Massachusetts. The family run business has six stores in New England: Braintree, MA; Hyannis, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA. Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, in 2007 and 2004, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. In 2002, the company was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry. The company ranks 69 among the Top 100 furniture stores in the country according to Furniture/Today magazine.
May 21st, 2008
Norton, MA, May 1, 2008 — Rob and Larry Rubin from Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture (pictured from left to right) recently got some fun “court time” playing with the world renowned Harlem Globetrotters at the TD Banknorth Garden. One lucky winner – and three friends – got to watch the action from their courtside sofa, which they took home after the game courtesy of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. Rumor has it that Larry “Super Spin” Rubin and Rob “Slam Dunk” Rubin were a big hit with fans.
May 1st, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture could be growing. Tonight, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan review application to expand the furniture store, located on Route 1 south next to Hilltop Steak House. The store has applied to add a 25,084-square-foot addition to its 50,000-square-foot store. “Bernie & Phyl’s had a great year last year,” said Amy Blumenthal, a spokeswoman for the company. “Saugus already is a popular location. With this addition, we’ll be able to offer a larger selection of furniture.” The hearing will be held as part of the Planning Board’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex, located at 25 Main St.
April 8th, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture recently donated two sofas and a bookcase to the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA’s youth and teen center in Westborough.
The center was being renovated and lacked sufficient seating for the hundreds of teens who use it during the afternoons and evenings.
Chris Dragoon, a senior at Westborough High School and intern at the YMCA, initiated the donation.
Source: Milford Daily News
February 5th, 2008
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture recently helped furnish the new Braintree Community Youth Center. The center, which opened to provide a safe, supervised space for teens to hang out, was in desperate need of comfortable sofas and other items for their new program and asked Bernie & Phyl’s for donations twice in a one month period. Bernie & Phyl’s came through with a donation of numerous sofas and a table to meet both requests.
“We are happy to have helped make the new Braintree Community Youth Center an inviting, comfortable, and safe place for the kids who use it,” said Bernie Rubin, co-founder and chairman of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. “We support the important work these youth centers do and are happy that we can do our part to make a difference.”
The center was thrilled with the donations and its director Jim Tennant wrote to say, “We received the furniture that you arranged to send for the Braintree Community Youth Center. Wow! I spent last night like a little kid at Christmas setting them up, re-arranging, and putting together the plan of how they’ll be utilized.”
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, which is owned by the Rubin family, is the largest privately held furniture retailer in Massachusetts. In 2007, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. It was the second time that Bernie & Phyl’s had received the Torch Award. In 2002, the company was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry. Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture has five stores in New England: Braintree, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA.
February 5th, 2008
Westborough, MA, January 16, 2008 – Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture recently donated two sofas and a bookcase to the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA Youth & Teen Center in Westborough. The teen center was being renovated and lacked sufficient seating for the hundreds of teens who use it during afternoons and evenings, as well as a place to store its growing library of donated books.
The donation request was initiated by Chris Dragoon, a Westborough High School senior and intern at the YMCA who was involved in the renovation. Dragoon was working at the YMCA as part of the high school’s Quest Program, which gives seniors the chance to use the last month of their high school experience to give back to the community through service projects.
“We are happy to have helped make the Boroughs Family Branch Youth & Teen Center an inviting, comfortable, and safe place for the kids who use it,” said Bernie Rubin, co-founder and chairman of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture. “We support the important work these youth centers do and are happy that we can do our part to make a difference.”
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, which is owned by the Rubin family, is the largest privately held furniture retailer in Massachusetts. In 2007, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture received the prestigious Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence, which is given to companies that embody the highest ethical standards. It was the second time that Bernie & Phyl’s had received the Torch Award. In 2002, the company was named “Retailer of the Year” by the National Home Furnishings Association, which is the highest honor in the retail home furnishings industry. Based in Norton, MA, Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture has five stores in New England: Braintree, MA; Nashua, NH; Raynham, MA; Saugus, MA; and Westboro, MA.
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January 16th, 2008
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