WEST ELM TO OPEN FIRST MAINE LOCATION IN PORTLAND JULY 27
July 19 2017 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Retailer to Showcase 10 Maine-based Makers as
Part of West Elm LOCAL Program
West Elm announced today that its first store in Maine, located
at 164 Middle Street in the historic Old Port district of Portland,
will open Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. The 12,000 sq. ft. location
will bring approximately 30 jobs to the area. With a commitment to
building community, West Elm will sell an assortment of local
products highlighting 10 Maine-based makers and designers alongside
the store’s fall assortment. Additionally, West Elm Portland will
offer Style + Service, West Elm’s design consultation program which
offers customers design, installation and registry services to
support customers in their journey to express their personal style
at home.
“When we were considering our first store location in Maine, we
were drawn to Portland’s commitment to revitalizing its historic
warehouse district of Old Port,” said West Elm president Alex
Bellos. “We want to help support Old Port’s local economy of small
businesses, artists, galleries and shops by building community and
celebrating its storied past as Portland’s commercial
district.”
A selection of locally made products by 10 Maine-based makers
and artisans will be a part of West Elm Portland’s LOCAL assortment
including:
- Elizabeth Benotti: Porcelain decorative
and tabletop ceramics handmade in Eliot, ME
- Fiber and Water: Home decor and natural
burlap art from South Portland, ME
- GKS Furniture Maker: Mid-century modern
furniture handcrafted in Portland, ME
- Hearth and Harrow: Nature-inspired,
eco-friendly home textiles designed in Rockport, ME
- Maineland Design Co.: Whimsical home
decor goods produced in South Portland, ME
- More & Co.: Local Maine store with
a variety of unique products including clothing and tabletop
accessories in Portland, ME
- Portland General Store: Handcrafted
toiletries and fragrances crafted in Portland, ME
- Port Living Co.: Kitchen and home
products crafted with concrete from Biddeford, ME
- Weft & Warp: Handmade chef’s
aprons, waxed canvas knife rolls and accessories from New
Gloucester, ME
- Katharine Watson: Hand printed greeting
cards made in Portland, ME
The Portland peninsula has a long history as a commercial center
for trade by both land and sea due to its location. West Elm
Portland honors this industrial history by incorporating design
elements that reference both the port and the railroad. Dozens of
salvaged railroad ties arranged in a lattice-like grid cover the
front of the cash wrap, paying homage to the trains that sped
through Portland throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. In a nod
to the area’s bustling waterfront and maritime past, a sculptural
arrangement of woven rope hangs prominently behind the cash
register.
Portland residents are invited to enter the West Elm + Portland
Magazine sweepstakes for a chance to win a $2,000 West Elm gift
card and a 1-year subscription to Portland Magazine*. On Wednesday,
July 26, West Elm and Portland Magazine will co-host a pre-opening
celebration and invite community members to join from 6 p.m. - 8
p.m. A portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit Creative
Portland, the city’s official local arts agency that works to
leverage, grow, and sustain Portland’s creative industries,
enterprises, and workforce. For opening day on Thursday, July 27,
West Elm will partner with Portland-based company, More & Co to
design a limited edition tote bag presented to the first 300
shoppers with a $50 minimum purchase.
For up-to-date information on in-store promotions and events,
customers are encouraged to “like” the West Elm Portland store on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmportlandme/ and follow the store
on Instagram: @westelmportlandme. West Elm Portland will be open
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m, Friday - Saturday 10:00
a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The store’s
address is 164 Middle Street Unit 1, Portland, ME 04101 and the
phone number is (207) 535-2953. Applicants interested in joining
the West Elm Portland team are encouraged to email
WestElmStores@wsgc.com.
*Open only to residents that live within the Portland, ME area.
Official rules of the sweepstakes can be found on the Portland
Sweepstakes page.
About West Elm
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY since 2002, West Elm opened its
first store in DUMBO, the neighborhood it still proudly calls home.
With a mission of harnessing the power of design and human
connection to enrich lives, everything West Elm does is designed to
make an impact in everyday life, from creating unique, affordable
designs for modern living and commitment to Fair Trade Certified,
from LOCAL and handcrafted products to community-driven
collaborations and events. The brand operates 100 retail stores in
the United States, Australia, Canada and the UK, ships
internationally to customers around the world and operates stores
in Mexico, the Middle East and Philippines through unaffiliated
franchisees. In addition to home furnishings retail, West Elm
operates West Elm Workspace in the commercial furnishings industry
and announced its expansion into the travel and hospitality
industry with the launch of West Elm Hotels. West Elm publishes the
blog Front+Main and is part of an active community on Facebook,
Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. West Elm is a member of
the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands.
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West Elm:Andres (Dru) Ortega,
718-780-0452AOrtega2@wsgc.com
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