Fort Mill, S.C. — Broad River Retail, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing independently owned Ashley Store licensees, announces key promotions across its executive and leadership teams. These promotions highlight the company’s commitment to growth and its focus on developing strong leadership to drive future success.  “These promotions reflect our growth and the dedication of our team to our purpose of furnishing life’s best memories,” said President and CEO Charlie Malouf. “These leaders have been essential to our journey, and we’re confident their talents will continue to shape our future.”  Stacey McCormick to Executive Vice President, Retail Performance: Stacey will focus on enhancing retail performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences across all retail locations. Stacey will continue to oversee all our Retail locations as well as our Merchandising Department.  Tim Clouse to Senior Vice President, Operations: Tim will lead efforts to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency company-wide. Tim will continue to oversee our Distribution Centers as well as our Operations, Supply Chain, and Home Delivery Departments.  Kim Harkness to Vice President, Marketing, Communications, and Community Outreach: Kim will continue advancing Broad River’s internal and external marketing and communications efforts as well as all our internal events and our community outreach programs. Kim will join the Executive Strategy Team in her new role.  James Ouellette to Director, Supply Chain Operations: James will oversee final mile deliveries and support data and analytics for supply chain operations.  Renee Bradley to Associate Director, Retail Onboarding and Education: Renee will lead onboarding and educational programs for all new retail leaders across the company.  Robert Ferguson...

 Rock Hill, S.C. — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, announces the grand opening of its new Ashley Store in Rock Hill, S.C.  “We are thrilled to cut the ribbon at our newest Ashley Store in Rock Hill and continue to grow our footprint in South Carolina and the greater Charlotte region,” said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. “This investment represents our commitment to both the community and the retail landscape of Rock Hill. We’re excited to bring the top-selling furniture brand closer home for many of our customers and our Memory Makers—our dedicated team members who help Broad River Retail furnish life’s best memories every day.”   The Rock Hill store, which soft-opened on Aug. 30, 2024, is Broad River Retail’s 33rd Ashley Store and occupies a 35,540-square-foot showroom located within the Galleria Mall. The store features Ashley's innovative 7.0 concept with a modern open floor plan, an enhanced Sleep Gallery, and a wide range of home furnishings, providing an elevated shopping experience.  “Our expansion into Rock Hill reflects our deep commitment to this community and our desire to bring even more South Carolinians the exceptional home furnishings and service they deserve,” said Manny Rodrigues, Broad River Retail’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are proud to be part of the ongoing revitalization of the Galleria Mall, contributing to the economic growth and retail evolution of this area.”  “Our Memory Makers created a stunning Ashley Store that is highly functional and enhances the customer’s shopping experience,”...

AIKEN, SC — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned Ashley Store licensees, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its Aiken Ashley Store on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The brand-new Ashley introduces the Aiken community to Ashley’s 7.0 store concept, which features a contemporary open floor plan, an extensive sleep gallery, and warm, inviting design elements that feel like home. The new store is located at 2535 Whiskey Road in the Aiken Exchange Plaza next to Target and is the first Ashley Store in Aiken. "We are very excited to bring a premier home furnishings and mattress shopping experience to Aiken," said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. "The 7.0 concept is our most innovative design, and we’re bringing Ashley Furniture’s combination of quality and legendary values to this market, which has already welcomed us so warmly. We believe that customers will love this true-to-life floorplan that incorporates colors and lighting that you’d find in many modern households.” Broad River Retail, the largest furniture retailer headquartered in the Carolinas and the 39th largest in the nation, is excited that the new Aiken location will build on the success of its thriving Ashley Store in nearby Augusta, Georgia. Aiken residents can look forward to fast, reliable shipping from BRR’s large, in-stock inventory of furniture and mattresses. “This expansion reflects our proven track record in the region and our commitment to continued growth and excellence in serving our guests,” said Manny Rodrigues, Broad River Retail Chief Operating Officer. “Broad River Retail and Ashley will continue...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned Ashley Store licensees, celebrated the grand reopening and remodel of its Fayetteville Ashley Store today. The store, now featuring an Ashley Outlet, is located in Cross Pointe Centre at 5075 Morganton Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina. The extensive renovation and remodel provides a more enjoyable shopping experience with a cleaner look and feel, an expanded sleep gallery, and a reimagined design for the 47,355-square-foot space. Guests will experience several benefits with the transformation, including a dedicated Ashley Outlet section, upgraded lighting, and enhanced product displays. “We are excited to introduce the Ashley Outlet within our freshly renovated Fayetteville store, offering more home furnishing options to our guests,” said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. “This investment reflects our commitment to the Fayetteville community, providing a convenient and comprehensive shopping experience for everyone searching for affordable and accessible quality home furnishings.” The Fayetteville Ashley features the new 7.0 store design, with an open floor plan and interior design elements that draw color out of the furniture. The expanded sleep gallery offers a wide variety of mattresses, lifestyle bases, pillows, and sleep systems from top brands like Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, Purple, Bedgear, and Ashley-Sleep. The addition of the Ashley Outlet focuses on guest convenience, offering dozens of home furnishings, many of them grab-and-go items so guests can take them home the same day. “Broad River Retail and Ashley have proudly been a part of the Fayetteville community for nearly 13 years,” said Manny Rodrigues,...

FORT MILL, SC — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, awarded $65,000 in scholarships to nine recipients through its Founders Scholarship Fund for the 2024-2025 academic school year. “Broad River Retail extends its sincerest congratulations to these exceptional individuals for their remarkable academic achievements,” Manny Rodrigues, Broad River Retail Chief Operating Officer said. “In these individuals, we’ve seen an unwavering dedication to academic excellence. We wish them every success as they continue their journey towards what is undoubtedly a bright future.” The Founders Scholarship Fund winners: Amahri Boykin​ Mark Deulley Denasia Dixon Emelyne Henderson Kaiya McDonald Tamya Ormond Claire Phillips Vincent Sayles​ Jenna Webb Scholarships were granted across five tiered levels (bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and diamond) with amounts reaching up to $15,000 per year, split evenly between two semesters. Funds may be utilized for academic-related expenses including tuition, books, fees, and school-approved housing. "It brings us great joy to present these scholarships to such remarkable individuals," said Charlie Malouf, President and CEO of Broad River Retail. "Education can transform lives in profound ways. The Founders Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 as a gesture of appreciation from our co-founders and demonstrates Broad River Retail's dedication to furnishings life’s best memories for our Memory Makers and their families by helping to offset the cost of higher education." ...

Customer Contact Week recognized Broad River Retail with second place for Best in Class Contact Center in 2024(100+ seats). This award highlights the dedication and creativity of our Customer Experience Memory Makers. “This award demonstrates our commitment to providing the best experience for our guests,” said Wes Dudley, Vice President of Customer Experience. “By focusing on our team, improving our efficiency, and leveraging technology effectively, we make sure we continually provide exceptional care for those shopping at our Ashley stores.” Broad River’s journey to this achievement is guided by three core principles: People-Centric Approach: At Broad River Retail, we support our team members’ growth and feedback through open conversations. We create a supportive environment where honest communication thrives, cultivating continuous development for everyone. Streamlined Processes: Our operational strategy empowers leaders to take ownership and uphold high standards. We prioritize quality assurance to consistently deliver exceptional service. Harnessing Technology: We use modern technology to work more efficiently and promote collaboration among our teams. By embracing new ideas and innovations, we overcome challenges and stay ahead in our industry. Broad River Retail is honored to join a prestigious list of finalists, including Alaska Airlines, BCLC, Cox Automotive, JK Moving, Pearson, Samsung Electronics America, Scan Health Plan, Synovus Bank, and UPMC Health Plan. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service. “We are incredibly proud of our Memory Makers whose dedication and innovation helped us achieve this remarkable milestone,” said Anita Harris, Director of Customer Experience. ...

Broad River Retail proudly welcomed more than 350 Memory Makers to Sleep Connection 2024 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. From May 7 to May 9, we connected our Memory Makers with our premier partners for an immersive experience focused on sleep products.  Memory Makers attended informational sessions with representatives of leading brands such as Ashley Sleep, Bedgear, Purple, and Tempur Sealy, where gained insights into the latest sleep products and information. Attendees had the firsthand opportunity to test products, learn about the benefits of various features and technology, connect with colleagues from various locations, and win the featured products. “We could do this in a store, but I just don’t think it’d have the same effect”, said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. “We see some magic happen when we bring people together in big groups and cross-pollinate different stores and teams together. "We can learn and interact together outside of the store.”  In between informational sessions, Memory Makers had a chance to participate in interactive workshops and test new products before they hit the showroom floor. Attendees were especially excited to try and learn more about the new TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze®. “We’re getting to learn about the materials of the different mattresses and the things that they do,” said Brian Fuller of the Wilson Warriors.  “We get these trainings often to make sure everyone in the company knows exactly what’s going on and it allows everyone to grow at their own pace.” To conclude each day, Memory Makers participated in giveaways to win some of the products featured by...

Aiken, S.C. — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, proudly announces the development of a new Ashley Store is underway in Aiken, South Carolina. “Bringing Ashley to the flourishing Aiken community is a testament to Broad River’s commitment to growth and connecting with our valued customers,” said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. “This expansion is a thrilling prospect for Broad River Retail. We look forward to unveiling Ashley’s first store in Aiken, where style meets innovation. The state-of-the-art showroom sets the stage for a fresh and modern shopping experience.” Next to Target in the Aiken Exchange Plaza, the new Ashley will occupy the former Aiken Furniture Company. The 25,230-square-foot showroom will showcase Ashley’s latest 7.0 store concept. The showroom is curated to provide shoppers with the newest product offerings inspired by today’s trends. The 7.0 store design features a contemporary open floor plan, an expanded sleep gallery, and stylish interior design elements. The Aiken Ashley represents Broad River Retail’s fifth 7.0 store concept. “Broad River is excited to bring the number one-selling furniture store brand closer to many customers from this area,” said Manny Rodrigues, Broad River Retail Chief Operating Officer. “The robust retail experience in Aiken provides us with a remarkable opportunity to offer a wide variety of home furnishings and sleep products to this market at exceptional values as well as providing the best customer service in the industry. We look forward to becoming an integral part of this welcoming community for...

Rock Hill, SC — Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, proudly announces the development of its 32nd Ashley Store is underway in Rock Hill, SC. “Rock Hill and York County present a promising market for us, and Broad River Retail is thrilled to introduce Ashley to this community,” said Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO. “We are bringing the number one selling furniture store brand closer to many customers from this area who travel to our North Carolina locations. This store is our first in the South Carolina submarket of the greater Charlotte metro region, and we are eager to service the thriving Rock Hill community.” The expansive 35,540-square-foot showroom will showcase Ashley's 7.0 store concept, featuring a contemporary open floor plan, an enhanced sleep gallery, and stylish interior design elements. Located adjacent to I-77, on the eastern side of downtown Rock Hill, the Ashley Store will occupy a prime space. The building was once a part of the Sears location and is close to the Belk at the Galleria Mall on Dave Lyle Boulevard. “Broad River is excited to contribute to the vibrant retail landscape and elevate the shopping experience of Rock Hill and the Galleria Mall,” said Manny Rodrigues, Broad River Retail Chief Operating Officer. “The retail corridor on Dave Lyle Boulevard continues to evolve and presents an incredible opportunity for our growth. We look forward to offering a variety of quality home furnishings and sleep products to this market at exceptional values...

We are honored to share that the Charlotte Business Journal once again recognized Broad River Retail as one of the “Fast 50” companies, highlighting privately held corporations, proprietorships, or partnerships based in the Charlotte metro region. Eligible companies must have completed three full years of operation by the end of 2022 and logged sales of at least $1 million.  This achievement is possible due to the extraordinary efforts of every Memory Maker at Broad River. Our hard-working teams dedicate themselves to furnishing life’s best memories every day. Broad River Retail is proud to continue contributing to the strength and vitality of Charlotte as a dynamic and thriving region. BRR was also recently named one of South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies of 2023. ...