ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (July 02, 2015) – With shoppers waiting in line to get in, West Elm Asheville Outlet officially opened at Asheville Outlets on Thursday, July 2nd at 10AM. Representatives from Asheville Outlets and West Elm Outlet made brief remarks in front of the new store, cut the ribbon and opened the doors for the first time to the public. Shoppers were eager to get their first look at the new store and take advantage of the grand opening sales.
Asheville Outlets General Manager Sharon Morgan expressed excitement about the new opening, “There has been a demand for beautiful and affordable home furnishings and decorative accessories in our market area and West Elm offers the right mix for every style and budget.” The store adds to the already diverse tenant mix at Asheville Outlets. “It’s another compelling reason to shop at Asheville Outlets,” said Morgan.
The West Elm Asheville Outlet is exclusive to the North Carolina market and fits right in with the Asheville vibe. “We want to make it simple for customers to express their personal style at home,” said Nicole Sutliff, West Elm spokeswoman. “Our new outlet location offers customers a distinct mix of our signature global and modern designs.”
West Elm Asheville Outlet store is one of three West Elm Outlets in the country and the second of its kind to open this year. The other two locations are in Riverhead, New York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, West Elm introduced its first catalog in 2002, and opened its first store in 2003. Everything West Elm does is designed to make an impact, from its commitment to Fair Trade Certified, local and handcrafted products to its community-driven in-store events and collaborations. West Elm creates unique, affordable designs for modern living. A member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, West Elm is online at westelm.com.
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