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In their own words: Wilda and Ken Hopper of Bird’s Eye Outfitters

Ken and Wilda Hopper

Wilda and Ken Hopper opened Bird’s Eye Outfitters in 2016 to inspire others to get active, eat healthy, and have a good time doing it.

Wilda Hopper grew up in Fort Myers,

Planning, strategy help family-owned furniture business thrive amid pandemic

By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos STEVE JESSMORE

The Vermeulens have been in the furniture business for three generations. While there’s no question the pandemic has been challenging, the past year has been one of the company’s most successful — even with being forced to shut down their stores for two months last spring.