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Home Furnishings and Improvement Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Home Furnishings and ImprovementRetailers Expanding NationwideHirschfield’s, Inc. trades as Hirschfield’s and Budget Paint & Wallcovering at 24 locations in MN. The home furnishings stores, selling paints, wallcoverings and sundries, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in WI. Leases running five to 10 years plus options are typical, with a vanilla shell required.For more information, contact Hans Hirschfield, Hirschfield’s, Inc., 725 Second Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405; 612-377-3910, Fax 612-377-2734.
R.C. Willey Home Furnishings Inc. operates nine locations in ID and UT. The home furnishings stores, selling floorcoverings and electronics, occupy freestanding spaces of over 120,000 sq.ft., including 35,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. for an attached warehouse. Growth opportunities are sought in NV (greater Las Vegas). The company prefers build-to-suits or to purchase property. For more information, contact Marv Jensen, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings Inc., 2301 South 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-493-4207, Fax 801-461-3990.
Kitchen Etc. operates 14 locations in CT, MA, NH, RI and VA. The housewares stores, which sell table top and kitchen housewares, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought on the west coast. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within six miles earning $55,000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years with five-year options are typical and specific improvements required. For more information, contact Bob Camp, Kitchen Etc., 32 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 03833; 603-772-1904, 603-778-9336.
Rockler Companies trade as Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 21 locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, WA and WI. The home improvement stores, specializing in hardware, tools for home improvements, wood worker and craft tools, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, specialty, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for three to five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Lease terms are negotiable, and mail submittals only are accepted. For more information, contact Dennis Simon, Rockler Companies, 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, MN 55340. Please send written submittals only.
Seasonal Concepts trades as Seasonal Concepts and Christmas on the Mall at 17 locations nationwide. The home furnishings stores trade as Seasonal Concepts specializing in flowers, plants, patio furniture and silk flowers, and occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the midwest region. Leases of three to seven years plus options are typical. The company also operates 25 temporary locations nationwide. The temporary locations trade as Christmas on the Mall and specialize in holiday items, while operating from September to January. For more information, contact Todd Swiler, Seasonal Concepts, 975 Nathan Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; 763-546-8887, Fax 763-546-0502.
Anna’s Linens operates 53 stores in CA, LA, TX and WA. The stores, selling bed and bath accessories, linens and window coverings, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for 15 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 or less as the average income. Leases running five years plus options are typical, with a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance required. For more information, contact Alan Gladstone, Anna’s Linens, 3710 South Susan, Suite 150, Santa Ana, CA 92704; 714-850-0504, Fax 714-850-9170.
The Bedroom Superstore Group trades as Bedroom Superstore at 20 locations in AZ, CA, CO, NV, UT and WI. The stores, selling bedroom furniture and assorted home furnishings, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ and CA. For more information, contact Joe Kovak, The Bedroom Superstore Group, 10640 North 28th Drive, #A101, Phoenix, AZ 85029; 602-942-2600, Fax 602-942-6886.
Fast Frame USA Inc. operates 203 locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, NC, NE, MN, SC, UT, VA and WA. The home furnishings stores, offering custom framing, art work and accessories, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in Austin and Dallas, TX; Cedarville, GA and Oakland and West Hollywood, CA. Demographic requirements include a trade area population of 50,000 to 75,000 earning $50,000 as the average income. Leases running five years plus options are typical. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Brian Harper, Fast Frame USA Inc., 1200 Lawrence Drive, Suite 300, Newbury Park, CA 91320; 805-498-4463, Fax 805-498-8983.
Sears Roebuck & Co. trades as Orchard’s Supply Hardware and Sears Hardware at 260 locations in CA and OH. The home improvements stores, offering hardware and garden supplies, occupy spaces of 45,000 sq.ft. to 60,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA and the eastern states. The company prefers to located near supermarkets, Target and Wal*Mart. The company cites Home Depot as a major competitor. Leases of 15 years are typical. For more information, Julie Leverton, Sears, Roebuck & Co., 6450 Via Del Oro Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95119; 408-281-3500, Fax 408-365-2792.
ICI Paints trades as Dulux Paint Centers at over 900 locations nationwide and in Canada. The home furnishings stores, selling paints and wallcoverings, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases of three to five years are typical. For more information, contact A.J. Magner, ICI Paints, 925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115; 216-344-8338, Fax 216-344-8999.
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