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In this episode of Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes back Tim Sayles to the podcast to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of opening a new store in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Tim, the Director of Facilities and Construction, details his extensive experience, noting that this is his 25th completed construction project with Broad River Retail, 16 of which are new stores. The conversation covers the significant logistical effort involved in the store's setup, including the receipt of several 53-foot trucks loaded with inventory and the coordination of numerous teams to ensure a smooth and efficient opening process.
The episode also highlights the collaborative efforts and strategic planning that go into opening a new store, from the initial lease signing (in the Fall of 2023) to the final touches before the unveiling to the public with the store opening. Tim and Charlie discuss the vital roles of various teams, including visual merchandisers, operations, and construction, emphasizing the teamwork and coordination required to meet tight deadlines. They also mention the advantages of the store's location in Rock Hill, its significance within the greater Charlotte area, and the anticipated customer base.
The Rock Hill store is 35,560 Square Feet and is located off of I-77, on Dave Lyle Blvd, adjacent to the Galleria Mall. The new Rock Hill store is only 10 miles south of Broad River's corporate campus and distribution center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This new Ashley Store is a 7.0 format and represents the latest store design from Ashley Global Retail.
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b4_1KM_e7xY
Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail
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In this episode of Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf welcomes back Tim Sayles to the podcast to discuss the behind-the-scenes process of opening a new store in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Tim, the Director of Facilities and Construction, details his extensive experience, noting that this is his 25th completed construction project with Broad River Retail, 16 of which are new stores. The conversation covers the significant logistical effort involved in the store's setup, including the receipt of several 53-foot trucks loaded with inventory and the coordination of numerous teams to ensure a smooth and efficient opening process.
The episode also highlights the collaborative efforts and strategic planning that go into opening a new store, from the initial lease signing (in the Fall of 2023) to the final touches before the unveiling to the public with the store opening. Tim and Charlie discuss the vital roles of various teams, including visual merchandisers, operations, and construction, emphasizing the teamwork and coordination required to meet tight deadlines. They also mention the advantages of the store's location in Rock Hill, its significance within the greater Charlotte area, and the anticipated customer base.
The Rock Hill store is 35,560 Square Feet and is located off of I-77, on Dave Lyle Blvd, adjacent to the Galleria Mall. The new Rock Hill store is only 10 miles south of Broad River's corporate campus and distribution center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This new Ashley Store is a 7.0 format and represents the latest store design from Ashley Global Retail.
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b4_1KM_e7xY
Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail