They Said
Edited by Lisa Casinger -- Home Accents Today, 7/1/2005
- "With our N.Y. store we will showcase the new direction of C&B, the comprehensive integration of these two divisions [housewares and furniture] under one roof," said Barbara Turf, EVP of merchandising and marketing. [Of Crate & Barrel's 56 stores, six are furniture, 43 are home accessories and seven are outlets.]
- "The toughest part [of growth] is maintaining the product mix, staying in stock and shipping in a timely manner," said Mary Taylor , president of Montaage.
- "Not every customer comes into the showroom with the idea of spending the afternoon browsing. With the little shops concept the more boutique-oriented customer will not feel overwhelmed," said Clive Lubner , president of Robb & Stucky of its new 85,000-sq.ft. megastore with boutiques in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
- "We really believe in relationship-buying. Sometimes we will work with these vendors to develop product but we also try to reach out and look for new sources," said Shirley Toomin , vice chairman and accessory buyer for Houston-based Star Furniture.
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