Reps Kick-Off 90th Anniversary at SF Mart

Furniture World Magazine

The San Francisco Mart kicked off its 90th Anniversary celebration at a Rep Appreciation Lunch on December 3. Nearly 70 reps, who represented all but the earliest eras at the Mart, gathered for gourmet lunch of New York strip steak with demi-glace, salmon with garlic aioli, curry roasted vegetables, mashed potato bar, champagne, cocktails and birthday cake. It was an excellent beginning to a year-long celebration of camaraderie and great business relationships. As evidenced by a slide show that ran throughout the event, the SF Mart has served as a catalyst for remarkable business opportunities and many friendships over the years.  To illustrate this further, the Mart’s General Manager Roseann Carini presented a concept drawing of a Memory Wall that will be on display during Winter Market, January 26-29.  To create the Memory Wall, long-time reps industry members and former Mart employees are sharing stories of funny times and touching moments.  The wall will also include historical photographs and documents.  The Mart also gave away great raffle prizes, including $90 to Zuni Café, $90 to Hayes Street Grill and $250 worth of SF Mart Shipping Department credit, won by Joan Croft, Donna Tremewan and Mickey Koppich respectively.