Robb & Stucky to Reopen Under New Ownership

January 3, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Store Openings on January 4, 2012

Luxury furniture retailer Robb & Stucky is reopening in Fort Myers, Fla.

After closing last year, the venerable name in high-end furniture retailing was acquired by the family of Chinese manufacturer Samuel Kuo, founder and CEO of Samson Holding, owner of Universal Furniture and Legacy Classic.

A Jan. 12 grand opening is set for a new 60,000-square-foot design studio and retail showroom under the leadership of Steven Lush, president of Robb & Stucky International.

"This is a new beginning for a great retail brand," Lush said in a release. Since the acquisition of the Robb & Stucky name and intellectual properties in March 2011, Lush said the focus has been on restoring the brand equities inherent in the Robb & Stucky name.

"We are reinventing Robb & Stucky, with a great team and smart strategies that are relevant for today's consumers," he said. "We have hired many of the employees that made a significant contribution to the previous Robb & Stucky, and have also brought in several key executives from outside the former company to bring a fresh perspective. We look forward to creating many more jobs as our growth continues."

He added that as the recovery continues, consumers will expect more value, more style, more selection and more authenticity in the shopping experience.

"We believe our Fort Myers showroom is unlike anything else in Florida," Lush said. "We've created a store that is friendly, welcoming and easy to shop. Our buyers have chosen the very best products from America, Canada, Europe and around the world. The merchandise is displayed in seven unique lifestyle shops--each one is an adventure into a design perspective. And our selection is not just about style--we offer a variety of prices as well. We believe great style doesn't have to be expensive."

The store will offer expert interior design assistance, a longtime staple of the Robb & Stucky experience, but with a new twist.

"Our customers are passionate about their homes, but their furniture and service needs may vary," Lush said. "In our new model, design services are right-sized for the customer, so whether the object of desire is a great lamp or a new home makeover, Robb & Stucky designers are ready, willing and able to assist."