Ashley HomeStore Celebrates 800th Store Opening

Furniture World News Desk on 2/11/2018

The HomeStore plans to hold a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony in early March.

Ashley HomeStore recently announced the opening of their 800th store on January 23rd in Tijuana (Rio), Mexico. The HomeStore plans to hold a grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony in early March.

One of the world’s bestselling furniture store brands added more than 100 new HomeStores worldwide in 2017. Additionally, over the past year, nine countries opened their first Ashley HomeStore, bringing the total HomeStore count to 800 stores across 45 countries.

“The Ashley HomeStore brand has sustained monumental growth, domestically and internationally, since we entered the retail arena more than 20 years ago,” stated Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley. “We are ecstatic to pass another milestone with the opening of our 800th store. This continued growth further amplifies our commitment to providing customers around the globe with a best-in-class experience.”

Ashley HomeStore leverages Ashley Furniture Industries, the largest home furnishings manufacturer in the world, for their leading brand products. With the ability to design, manufacture, and deliver a broad assortment of lifestyle collections, the Ashley brand has continued to see rapid growth.

Jose Berumen, Ashley HomeStore Licensee, owns and operates the Tijuana (Rio) Ashley HomeStore. This location is the first Ashley HomeStore for Berumen. Later in March, Berumen will open a second location in Tijuana (Playas), growing the Ashley HomeStore count to 12 storefronts in Mexico. The Rio location will employ approximately 15 people.

“We are thrilled to bring the number one selling furniture store brand closer to our region's customers. We are especially excited and honored to be the 800th storefront,” stated Jose Berumen, Ashley HomeStore Licensee. “We look forward to offering a wide variety of home furnishings to this market at exceptional values, as well as providing the best customer service in the industry.”

The HomeStore’s interior architectural design includes a second-floor showcasing Ashley’s dream destination. The 9,000-square foot showroom features complete lifestyle vignettes, down to the final detail of lighting, rugs and wall art. Product categories include bedroom, dining room, upholstery, leather, occasional tables, home office, youth bedroom, recliners, mattresses and accessories. Technology enhances the environment, incorporating various elements to improve the customer shopping experience.

The Tijuana (Rio) HomeStore’s hours are: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

More about Ashley HomeStore: Ashley HomeStore is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley HomeStore the No. 1 furniture retailer in the U.S. and one of the world’s best-selling furniture store brands with more than 750 locations in 36 countries.

Start designing your dream home today. For more information, visit www.ashleyhomestore.com.

More about Ashley Furniture: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is one of the largest manufacturers of home furnishings in the world, and was recently named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes in 2017. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. For more information, visit www.ashleyfurniture.com.