Furniture Today
Ignore Rumors of the Death of Brick-and-Mortar
“Designer Martin Roberts walked attendees through his biggest project this year, the Furniture Mall of Kansas in Olathe, Kansas.” While some are proclaiming the death of brick-and-mortar furniture stores, designer Martin Roberts remains unconvinced. Just this year “Nebraska Furniture Mart built the largest store in the western hemisphere, which is all about furniture.” Published first
Palliser Taps Martin Roberts Design for Pinnacle Seating
New to the showroom of upholstery producer Palliser Furniture at market is signage created by retail design veteran Martin Roberts. Palliser tapped Roberts to create high impact in the showroom and on retail floors for their luxury brand, Pinnacle Seating Studio. The manufacturer wants to create an environment that stands out from the rest of
Belfort Furniture to Expand, Renovate Showroom
New features will include wine bar, cafe. Belfort Furniture here is about to get a new look, additional showroom space and some added features that the company hopes will inspire shoppers. The midpriced to high-end retailer hired Martin Roberts Design to redesign the retail campus in a move that will bring additional retail space via
Furniture Mall of Kansas Set to Open This Summer
OLATHE, Kan. — Furniture Mall of Kansas, set to open here in late May or early June, has released a few renderings, photos and other details on what’s to come in the design effort led by Martin Roberts Design. According to Roberts, sprawling pathways will guide shoppers through a natural progression of home furnishings in
Surya to Host Multiple Events During High Point Market
Martin Roberts of Martin Roberts Design, LLC, and Carolyn Ames Noble of Sherwin-Williams will be presenting at High Point Market. Published first in Furniture Today Surya reported that it will host several educational and social events at its flagship showroom – Showplace 4100 – during this spring’s High Point Market. Attendees will have the opportunity
Interiors to Open Third Pa. Store Next Summer
LANCASTER, Pa. — Interiors Furniture and Design will open its third store in Camp Hill/ Mechanicsburg, Pa. area next summer, building its presence in the central part of the state while introducing a new display format and rebranding campaign. Published first in Furniture Today. The Lancaster, Pa.-based retailer, with stores in Lancaster and Harrisburg, said
Furniture First to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
“Store designer Martin Roberts created this new logo for the Furniture First buying group.” Published first in Furniture Today HARRISBURG, Pa. — Furniture First will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner event on April 5, the opening day of the High Point Market, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C. Invitations have been
Discovery Furniture opens Furniture Mall of Kansas in Topeka this weekend
TOPEKA, Kan. — Discovery Furniture is set to open its Furniture Mall of Kansas here this Labor Day weekend, as it moves into new categories with two new store fronts.
Martin Roberts to Speak at NHFA Seminar Series at High Point Fall Market
Martin Roberts Design announced today that Martin Roberts will participate in the NHFA Seminar Series at the High Point Fall Market October 16th through 21st. Martin’s presentation is titled “Sell More, More Often”. He will share his insights into the next generation of home furnishings stores and on his recent successes. You can look forward
Martin Roberts Design Launches Website
Recently formed group offers design solutions to retailers. Martin Roberts Design, which offers consulting, store design and graphics services to retailers, has launched its new website at www.mrobertsdesign.com. Published first in Furniture Today. The firm, which formed earlier in the year, is composed of retail consultants, architects, interior designers and graphic designers who have worked