Cincinnati-based Watson’s was named the winner of the most prestigious honor in outdoor furnishings retail—the Apollo Award (multistorecategory). TheInternational Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) made the announcement in September in front of top retailers, manufacturers, sales representatives, and designers during the annual Casual Market Chicago.

“Our mission has always been to help people make the most of their time with their family and friends. Our all-new store took that experience to a whole new level,” CEO Erik Mueller says. “We’re honored to accept the Apollo Award and to bring it home to Cincinnati.”

Watson’s, one of the nation’s largest home recreational products retailers, was founded in Cincinnati in 1968. It is now one of the largest home recreational products retailers in the nation, featuring indoor furnishings, outdoor furnishings, home recreational products and water—all under one roof. Watson’s, through its franchising, has more than 20 retail locations throughout the Midwest. The ICFA, based in High Point, North Carolina, represents manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, and designers of outdoor furnishings plus suppliers to the industry.