TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Leon's Furniture
Limited ("Leon's" or the "Company")
(TSX: LNF), today announced a new concept store on
August 8th in Coquitlam, BC. Though typically known for its
large-scale stores, the new 15,000 sq. ft. space invites customers
to browse a curated collection of trendy furniture and appliances
while technological features allow customers to shop the full
product range.
This advanced retail technology gives Coquitlam customers access to a selection
usually reserved for larger Leon's locations. Guests can browse
through the entire collection and obtain any desired product QR
codes on one of four touchscreen stations. The interactive
experience also introduces customers to additional products and
custom colours not available on the showroom floor.
The cutting-edge showroom will house an 11-foot video wall that
allows shoppers to view any product from Leon's in real size. This
installation aims to provide a new way for shoppers to interact
with Leon's product line. Leon's Sales Associates can also show
customers a product in augmented reality (AR) alongside other
pieces in the showroom, to help with room planning.
Appliance prices will be listed on e-tags so that customers can
know they're getting the best, most competitive price, along with
Leon's 60-Day Price Guarantee. Checking out will also be more
efficient with new mobile point-of-sale tablets, which are voice
activated to help speed up the completion of order/payment/delivery
forms.
Leon's smart service continues with its delivery program.
Customers have access to delivery management online or on their
phones with Clear Destination, which gives a more accurate delivery
window.
"We want to combine the convenience of online shopping with the
trusted assistance and customer service that Leon's is known for,"
says Leon's Divisional President, Mike
Walsh. "The installations and technology that we have in the
new Coquitlam store are really an
amalgamation of the best of both these worlds." The new tech
flagship will also act as a test store for other locations, with
the potential for a future wave of updates to Leon's existing
stores and the possible addition of more new concept stores.
Leon's has a rich history in Canada, opening its first store in
Ontario in 1909 and then becoming
Canada's first "Big Box" retailer
in 1973 after introducing its first large-scale store. The company
now has 51 corporately owned retail stores across the country, with
34 franchise locations. And with a focus on expanding in
British Columbia, this is Leon's
fifth store in the province.
With multi-million-dollar inventory levels, Leon's provides
customers with almost instant delivery and its computerized systems
and procedures are on the leading edge of retail technology. Leon's
remains Canadian owned and operated and maintains the same level of
integrity and dedication established by founder Alban Leon over 100 years ago.
The Leon's Furniture Coquitlam flagship is located at 1395
United Boulevard in Coquitlam, British
Columbia.
About Leon's Furniture Limited
Leon's Furniture Limited is the largest retailer of furniture,
mattresses, appliances and electronics in Canada. Our retail banners include: Leon's;
The Brick; The Brick Mattress Store; and The Brick Outlet. Finally,
with the Midnorthern Appliance banner alongside the Appliance
Canada banner, we are also the country's largest commercial
retailer of appliances to builders, developers, hotels and property
management companies. LFL has 303 retail stores from coast-to coast
in Canada under various banners.
As well, the Company operates three e-commerce
sites: leons.ca, thebrick.com and its newest
site, furniture.ca.
SOURCE Leon's Furniture Limited