Bucks Co. Design Studio Wins National Award For Retail Excellence

FURLONG, PA — Gasper Exterior Furnishings Studio in Furlong, one of Gasper’s four outdoor living divisions in Bucks County, has won its third Apollo Award for retail excellence from the International Casual Furniture Association.

The award was announced during the ICFA's National Awards Gala held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 18.

The studio won its first Apollo Award in 2020 for a single store location, and the award for multi-store locations in 2023 and 2025. Gasper relocated its outdoor furnishings business from its Home and Garden Center Richboro location in 2022 to open as a stand-alone Exterior Outdoor Furnishings Studio at 760 York Road in Furlong.

“We are honored to receive our third prestigious Apollo Award from the ICFA and our industry peers,” said Bob Gasper, owner. “Credit goes to Eli Hymer, managing director of our Furlong studio, and his outstanding team. As the premier casual furnishing destination in Bucks County and the Greater Delaware Valley region, Eli’s leadership and his knowledgeable team have crafted the ultimate customer experience through our top-of-the-line outdoor product offerings and expert outdoor living advice,” added Gasper.

The Apollo Award recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings and has been the most esteemed honor in the industry for more than 60 years. ICFA members nominate retailers in the single- and multi-store categories based upon innovative merchandising and marketing, sales management, annual growth, sales training program, credit history and achievement of goals.

Inside Gasper's Exterior Furnishings Studio in Furlong.

“Every single member of the Gasper staff contributed to our receiving this award. From accounting to shipping to marketing and sales - every department deserves a special thank you and recognition for a job well done," said Hymer. "Considering the caliber of the national finalists in this year’s competition, it is especially gratifying for our Gasper team to win the award this year. The industry award honors an exceptional company for its extensive quality selection of outdoor furnishings in its trading area and for being a role model for others in the industry,” he said.

The ICFA is the leading outdoor furnishings industry trade association. ICFA consists of hundreds of professionals and companies dedicated to the success of all members in the global marketplace. The association includes manufacturers/importers, retailers, designers, and sales representatives who share the ICFA’s objectives.

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