Ethan Allen Announces Plans to Open New Design Centers in Albuquerque, Louisville, and Watchung

Rhea-AI Summary

Ethan Allen has announced plans to relocate its Design Centers in Albuquerque, NM, and Watchung, NJ, to new locations by Fall 2024. A temporary site in Albuquerque is operational to ensure continued client service during the transition. Additionally, the Louisville, KY, Design Center has recently moved to The Paddock Shops. These new locations aim to improve visibility and accessibility for existing and new clients.

Each Design Center will feature workstations for clients to consult with professional interior designers, either at the center or in their homes. The centers will showcase a variety of furniture and décor styles, with most custom pieces handcrafted in North America. Services include advising on furniture, lighting, rugs, custom treatments, and providing 3D digital room layouts. All designer assistance is complimentary.

Chairman, President, and CEO Farooq Kathwari emphasized the company's vision of blending classic design with modern technology and maintaining a high reputation for quality and service.

Positive

• Opening new Design Centers in key locations: Albuquerque and Watchung in Fall 2024.
• Recent relocation of Louisville Design Center to The Paddock Shops.
• Temporary location in Albuquerque ensures no service disruption.
• Enhanced visibility and accessibility in new locations.
• Complimentary professional interior design services.
• Wide range of furniture and décor styles available.
• Most custom furniture pieces are handcrafted in North American workshops.
• 3D digital room layout and custom design services offered.
• Opportunity to attract new clients while serving current clients.
• CEO's commitment to blending classic design with modern technology and service.

Negative

• Potential disruption during relocation of Albuquerque and Watchung Design Centers.
• Costs associated with opening and relocating multiple Design Centers.
• Temporary location in Albuquerque may impact client experience until new center is completed.

DANBURY, Conn., June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen has announced plans to move its Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Watchung, New Jersey, Design Centers to new locations in the Fall of 2024. In Albuquerque, a temporary location is now open, so clients can continue to make purchases and plan interior design projects while the new Design Center is completed. The company also recently relocated its Louisville, Kentucky, Design Center, now open in The Paddock Shops.

Each new location will enhance Ethan Allen’s visibility, offering convenient access for current clients while creating opportunities to build relationships with new clients. Visitors can meet Ethan Allen’s professional interior designers using workstations in the Design Center or request that a designer visit their homes to make even more personalized recommendations.

In each Design Center, clients can view furniture and décor in different styles, a glimpse into the incredible range of interiors that Ethan Allen can create. Once clients select custom furniture options, most pieces are handcrafted in the company’s North American workshops.

In addition to advising visitors on furniture purchases, suggesting accents like lighting and rugs, and offering extensive options for customizing furniture, designers can create 3D digital room layouts, design custom window treatments, and recommend custom artwork, custom linens, and more. Whether at the Design Center or on site, throughout the project, the assistance of an Ethan Allen designer is always complimentary.

“Our vision of classic design from a modern perspective, our blend of personal service and design technology, and our 92-year reputation for handcrafted quality offers clients an exceptional value,” stated Ethan Allen’s Chairman, President and CEO, Farooq Kathwari. “We look forward to strengthening our position as the interior design destination in each of these communities.”

ABOUT ETHAN ALLEN
Ethan Allen (NYSE:ETD), named America's #1 Premium Furniture Retailer and among America's Top 10 Retailers by Newsweek, is a leading interior design destination combining state-of-the-art technology with personal service. Our Design Centers, which represent a mix of independent licensees and Company-owned and operated locations, offer complimentary interior design service and sell a full range of home furnishings, including custom furniture and artisan-crafted accents for every room in the home. Vertically integrated from product design through logistics, we manufacture about 75% of our custom-crafted products in our North American manufacturing facilities and have been recognized for product quality and craftsmanship since 1932. Learn more at www.ethanallen.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

CONTACT
Catherine Plaisted
Vice President, Marketing
203.743.8665
catherine.plaisted@ethanallen.com

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/de2a4a99-24c2-45ef-b8bf-50c7fa325259
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c3673489-7538-444f-836c-8a36d2ab24f9
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fd535e3e-a168-4454-8362-13dc7e3fc26b

FAQ

What new locations is Ethan Allen opening Design Centers in 2024?

Ethan Allen is moving its Design Centers in Albuquerque, NM, and Watchung, NJ, to new locations by Fall 2024.

Where is Ethan Allen's new Design Center in Louisville located?

The new Ethan Allen Design Center in Louisville is located in The Paddock Shops.

What services do Ethan Allen Design Centers offer?

Ethan Allen Design Centers offer consultations with professional interior designers, 3D digital room layouts, custom window treatments, custom artwork, and more.

Is there a temporary location for Ethan Allen in Albuquerque?

Yes, Ethan Allen has opened a temporary location in Albuquerque to ensure continued service while the new Design Center is being completed.

Are Ethan Allen's designer services complimentary?

Yes, Ethan Allen offers complimentary assistance from professional interior designers at their Design Centers.