The Advantages of a Furniture Distribution Center

If you are in the market for new furniture and are having trouble finding the perfect fit, you should consider purchasing it from a furniture distribution center. These companies offer an assortment of home furnishings at wholesale prices. Most of them offer fast delivery of their advertised inventory. You may be surprised to find out that they are also a better choice for customer service than other furniture distributors.

 

Ashley HomeStore

Ashley HomeStore is a chain of furniture stores that specializes in selling Ashley furniture products. It was founded in 1997, and now has more than 2000 locations worldwide. The chain has both corporate stores and independently licensed and operated stores. These furniture stores are located in the same facility as the corporate headquarters. Each store carries a different line of furniture and offers a unique selection.

 

Ashley HomeStore is currently hiring associates for various positions, including warehouse associates, entry level and senior positions. These associates will be working in a warehouse environment, unloading and transporting trucks and moving furniture. They may also be responsible for assembling and unpacking furniture and mattresses. The company places a high priority on quality and customer satisfaction. For example, warehouse associates are responsible for repackaging returned merchandise, which is an integral part of the customer's shopping experience.

 

Ashley HomeStore furniture distribution centers serve two primary channels for the company. The first is the Ashley HomeStore retail furniture stores, which have about 700 locations in the U.S. Ashley also owns several independent licensee furniture stores. The company also has manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin and North Carolina, as well as distribution centers in China.

 

In addition to Ashley HomeStore stores, the company also has over 20 other locations around the world. Its stores are part of a worldwide network that includes Levitz Furniture, Sears, Kmart, Montgomery Ward, and Sears. The company was one of the top 100 companies in the 2022 Top 100 by Furniture Today. With more than $1.5 billion in investments, Ashley Furniture Industries has more than 20,000 storefronts worldwide.

 

The company has a vision of expanding its international and domestic store count by opening more stores. The new stores will focus on entry-level priced goods and serve a wide range of customers. In addition, it is replacing HomeStore signs with new store names. The new stores will have a 7.0-foot design footprint and will feature the new branding.

 

City Furniture

City Furniture is a leading furniture retailer in South Florida and one of the top 30 nationwide. The company has a planned expansion over the next several years. It is a family-oriented company with opportunities for growth and development for associates. The company offers 401k plans, performance bonuses, holiday pay, life insurance, and an on-site cafeteria.

 

The company has partnered with Miller Construction on the build-out of a new distribution center for CITY Furniture. The facility will be located at 4350 NW 215 Avenue in Miami Gardens, Florida. The project will include the installation of a power generator, gas tanks, fire alarms, dock levelers, and internal workspaces.

 

The company is hiring for a full-time Receiving Associate. Applicants should have experience in heavy-lifting and material-handling. Candidates must be able to lift 75 pounds and use proper equipment and material-handling techniques. The company will also be expanding its corporate office. Despite the growth, the company is still in the early stages of construction.

 

Using cloud migration services, City Furniture migrated from on-premise computing systems to IBM Cloud(c). IBM Cloud(c) offers higher network reliability and resiliency. It also enables users to access cognitive computing and AI capabilities to enhance customer service. The company also migrated their hybrid legacy system operations to the cloud, ensuring resiliency and data protection. The solution enables City Furniture to increase the agility of its cloud-based applications, provide enhanced customer service, and minimize risk in the event of a disaster.