A Bit of History

The Furniture People was born from the vision of late Mr. Ismael Maharaullee in 1951 who established his furniture business in Port-Louis. Within years, the family business then known as "Magasin Amdoo" opened two additional showrooms, in Port-Louis and Rose-Hill. Mr. Ismael Maharaullee was recognized for his contribution to the welfare of his region and achievements in 2007 through an official ceremony.The second generation took over in 1979 through Mr. Mustapha Maharaullee. He set up his first official showroom of TFP at Eau Coulée, which was then known as “Multi-Collection”. A graduate in Furniture Design and Manufacturing at the University of South Bank Polytechnic and London School of Furniture in England as well as a certified member of the Institute of Wood Science, he launched his own factory at Wootun Lane, Eau Coulée in 1980. Since then, the family business started to expand rapidly and throughout the years changed its name to The Furniture People.

TFP has been present in the country for more than 67 years, with the know-how of furnishing transmitted to the third generation in 2004. Mousheerl Maharaullee, the Director of Finance and Marketing. The brand has adopted in recent years a strategy aligned to the needs and demands of an even more dynamic and competitive market. The furniture store chain targets a market with a more sophisticated and demanding clientèle; Impeccable quality of the material and impeccable finish and a clientèle that is, without question, in search of variety. At TFP, quality is at the heart of our products and services.

HOW WE ARE DIFFEERNT

Our Philosophy

We believe in putting our customers' interests first and we believe that our reputation is our most valuable asset. Our craftsmanship is what keeps us ahead of the game and we constantly try to outdo ourselves through innovation. We are a bunch of people who genuinely love what we do and we hope Mauritius will love us for that.

Our Vision

The vision statement of TFP is a simple one-liner that has been stated as, “Simplicity, convenience and comfort for the many people.”

Our Mission

In line with our vision, TFP's Mission is as follows: “Our business idea supports this vision by offering a wide range of welldesigned, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.”

A VISIONARY ENTREPRENEUR

In 1945, The Furniture People was established in Mauritius. At that time it was born from the vision of our late grandfather, Mr. Ismael Maharaullee an entrepreneur who started out with very little, but possessed invaluable qualities: vision, hope for the future, perseverance and an extraordinary ability to work. Within two years, two more furniture stores were opened

Core Values

We are The Furniture People. Here are the values that have shaped our company. We understand the importance that all members of staffs put these values in practice

Equality

Value equality for all (clients, staff, suppliers, and third parties).

Examples:

· Equally warm welcome to all customers, regardless of purchase amount.

· Training provided to all staff levels.

· Commissions given fairly across all departments.

Take Ownership

· Embrace responsibility for successes and failures.

Examples:

· Turn off lights in other departments if left on after hours.

· Take responsibility for missed targets instead of blaming others.

· Drive company vehicles carefully and fuel-efficiently.

We’re More Than a Company—We’re a Community

· Collaborate, support, and empathize with colleagues.

Examples:

· HR department dedicated to community well-being.

· Support colleagues in personal emergencies (e.g., transportation for a funeral).

· Address tardiness by understanding personal issues and adjusting schedules.

Challenger

· Embrace innovation and ambition.

Examples:

· Take on new responsibilities and promotions to boost self-confidence.

· Discuss management decisions as a team before implementation. ️

· Provide feedback on new procedures.

Focus on Impact

· Overcome obstacles and deliver exceptional results.

Examples:

· Spend time effectively with clients, aiming for positive sales impact.

· Prioritize customer deliveries over assigning blame for failures.

· Plan deliveries proactively to meet targets.

Accountable for Results

· Set high expectations and follow through on commitments.

Examples:

· Identify strengths and weaknesses through KPIs.

· Achieve individual and group targets as a team.

· Meet finance, sales, delivery, and after-sales targets.

We Obsess Over Customer Needs

· Deliver exceptional products, services, and experiences.

Examples:

· Maintain customer trust since 1951. ️

· Ensure After Sales department resolves issues quickly.

· Aim for prompt delivery within 3 days.

Act with Integrity

· Be honest, transparent, and committed to the best interests of customers, staff, and the company.

Examples:

· Maintain honesty with customers.

· Pay staff accurately and transparently.

· Provide detailed payslips for transparency.