24 Jan

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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...

15 Dec

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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...

05 Dec

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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. ...

19 Sep

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Broad River Retail is honored to receive the Ashley's 2022 Chairman's Award. This prestigious recognition is reserved for organizations that, regardless of size, embody the values and aspirations Ashley Furniture Industries seeks to uphold.  Broad River Retail has demonstrated exceptional commitment to being a role model licensee, a stellar corporate citizen, and a living embodiment of the Ashley brand.The Chairman's Award is a testament to Broad River Retail's dedication to furnish life’s best memories. To qualify for the Chairman's Award, Broad River Retail had to meet the following key criteria: In business for 3 years or more Strong record of Guest Experience Strong employee engagement Have a community service program  Ashley standards met and exceeded Participates or volunteers for committees ...

12 Sep

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Broad River Retail (BRR), one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees, held the grand opening for a two-in-one concept Ashley Store and Outlet in Salisbury, North Carolina.“We’re proud to serve this community by bringing the number one name in furniture to Salisbury,” Charlie Malouf, Broad River Retail President and CEO said. “The response leading up to this event has been tremendous. This new Ashley Store and Outlet will be a cornerstone and staple for home furnishings and mattress shoppers within this community for years to come.” The store is located at 815 E. Innes Street within the Innes Street Station shopping center at Exit 76 just off Interstate 85 in northeast Charlotte. The expansive 45,000-square-foot dual-concept Ashley Store is set to become a premier destination for furniture and mattress shoppers across Rowan County and beyond.“This Salisbury project represents Broad River Retail’s largest retail transformation project to date,” Malouf said. “We have made a significant investment to transform a vacant retail space into a vibrant and visually stunning shopping experience. We are thrilled to bring Ashley to Rowan County.” The combination of an Ashley Store and Outlet under one roof revolutionizes the furniture shopping experience in the region, offering a wide variety of home furnishings at exceptional value. The site includes Ashley’s latest 7.0 store design, which introduces a new Store of the Future design and an enhanced shopping experience.  Customers can experience a spacious Sleep Shop with a wide variety of mattresses, bases, pillows, and sleep systems from the best brands...

07 Sep

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We’re proud to share that Broad River was recently named one of South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies of 2023! SC's Fastest Growing Companies competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to The Palmetto State's economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment. Our Memory Makers' hard work, resilience, and innovation are the driving force behind Broad River’s success. BRR continues to reach new heights, and we can't wait to see where our journey takes us next. Thank you to the South Carolina Business Awards for this great honor. ...

05 Aug

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Fort Mill, South Carolina - May 2023 marks 20 years that Broad River Retail (BRR) has proudly served guests at Ashley locations throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. A company that began with one Ashley store, a converted Best Buy in a small town just south of Charlotte, North Carolina, has grown into one of the largest and fastest-growing independently owned and operated Ashley Store licensees in the nation.“It feels amazing,” Jonathan Ishee, Broad River Retail co-founder said. “Broad River Retail started as an idea, and with a lot of work, has grown into something much bigger than we could have imagined.” Broad River Beginnings Broad River Retail’s co-founders, Jonathan Ishee and Jackson Moore were pursuing their MBAs at Vanderbilt when they spoke to Ishee’s uncle, Chip Miskelly, President of Miskelly Furniture, one of the top retail furniture companies in America. “In May of 2002, we met with business owners in various industries - trying to discover a sector that we thought had upside," Jackson Moore, Broad River Retail co-founder said. "Our last meeting was with Chip Miskelly. We wanted to ask him about the consumer financing side of the furniture business. Chip suggested we pursue a licensed territory and told us he had a great relationship with the Ashley Furniture owners. In August of 2002, we met an Ashley Furniture owner at the Tupelo Furniture Market, and the rest is history.” Ishee and Moore celebrated the grand opening of Broad River’s first Ashley store in Pineville, North Carolina, in May 2003. “It was a feeling of accomplishment, but the real work was ahead,” Moore...