A carpet retailer, opened a new showroom and warehouse after a £ 2. 5 ...-Leicester mercury

By tom pegden carpet retailer, Publisher of business Deputy, opened a new showroom and warehouse after an investment of r $ 2.5 million. Colourbank opened a second outlet off road Lewisher, in Hamilton, North Leicester.It replaces an old warehouse in neighboring Longfellow Road, which was opened three years ago.He is currently working together with the company's original superstore in Cavendish road, outside of Saffron Lane in the South of the city.

Bed sales now account for 30% of the business.Owner Trevor Johnson said the company doubled in size in a decade and he hoped that double again in the next 10 years. Turnover is now about 5 million pounds.Mr Johnson started the carpet business for 25 years with four employees. Today has 24 employees.

The new seat covers 30000 m and is double the capacity of old highway facilities Longfellow. It was built on land purchased by the company for £ 300000.Based on three floors, he is working as a warehouse, as well as a store of rugs and bedroom. It also includes a counter trade – a new direction for the business – while a room furniture showroom on site will open in about two months.Mr Johnson said the investment was made possible by a loan of £ 1 million of Lloyds TSB.

He said: "this consolidates two warehouses and gives us more space and incorporates a new showroom and trade counter."It also gives us a presence North of the city."Get Bank financing was no problem at all. Had borrowed them before a previous deposit, so that they know they can trust us."We looked to the proposition and saw everything made sense.

"There is a small investment, but it will put us in a situation where we can deal with more growth."The market is down about 30 percent at its peak in 2007, while our turnover is up in this period by about 20 percent. People still want to buy, but they want to buy cheaper. We can lower the large groups because we can work much faster than they can. "

Colourbank contract manager Chris Boardman said: "trade has been excellent and we will be adding bedroom furniture in about may."We also want to get more for the contract side of things-home builders, schools, this sort of thing, where we can win high-value contracts".David Williams, relationship manager for Lloyds TSB commercial, said: "Colourbank success lies in its ability to grow in a sustainable fashion as well as having a compelling business plan."Colourbank is a perfect example of how to develop a good relationship between a company and its bank to meet the needs of the company."

View the original article here

Home and bedroom furniture adds Pastel Bar stools just in time for Easter-Benzinga

What is Easter without good food and time with friends and family? Home and bedroom only has added new bar stools and dining furniture sets that will make amusing Easter Pastels more inviting this spring ... and he has some ideas for cocktails too.

As Spring approaches, families are starting to plan for friends and family entertainment at Easter. Home and bedroom furniture store online leader, is adding new Metal Bar stools and dining sets of Pastel furnishings offer shoppers new options for holiday entertaining. The new Pastel offers mobile home and room has just added to your inventory will cozy comfortable furniture, Easter fun and inviting to every style of home. Buyers will want to consider buying dinner and Bar furniture now to receive them in time for Easter visitors.

According to the February 2011 "Advance sales for retail and Food Services monthly" published by the Census Bureau's report, retail and food sales saw an increase of 1% in the past month, amounting to $ 3.7 billion. And this spending binge occurred despite sharply rising costs of oil. Spring fever is in the air and have the Americans to open their wallets. This almost certainly will increase during one of the most popular fun times of the year.

And what they will do while relaxing in this new furniture in celebration of the holiday? A guide to Nielsen 2009 revealed that "the Americans have purchased more than 53 million cases of beer during Easter week ... compared with 51.7 million cases sold in the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl."

The new Pastel Bar stools and dining sets will help homeowners to add a new look for their homes and make the visitors welcome and comfortable. One of the most innovative manufacturers of barstools, pub table sets, casual dining sets, Baker racks and etageres, Pastel furniture uses only high quality materials in its manufacturing process to ensure durability. The company also applies to a variety of painting techniques and custom finishing hand to add lasting beauty to your furniture.

Visitors to the showroom of Home & room you will find a wide variety of new Pastel furniture items including metal bar stools and patio dining sets to accommodate all your Spring indoor and outdoor entertainment needs. And, of course, that Easter would be complete without a new cocktail menu?

"The food channel recently ran a segment with cotton-candy Cocktails that give a touch of pastel perfect for any celebration of Easter," explains House and bedroom furniture spokesman, Ben Weissman. "The recipe asks a gram of amaretto, an ounce of Lemoncella, three ounces of pink lemonade, grenadine and a pinch of crushed ice to serve, with a touch of lemon for garnish. As a variation, the pink lemonade can be replaced with grapefruit soda. "

For more information about the new metal bar stools, dining sets patio dining sets and interiors of Pastel as well as Hillsdale furniture and furniture, Amisco that House and room added to your inventory, contact Jennifer Machala at (281) 759-0832. To see all the quality discount parts of Pastel, which the company has to offer, visit http://www.home-and-bedroom.com/shop-by-manufacturer-pastel-furniture.html.

# # #

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebpastel/bar-stools/prweb5190494.htm

Vol. & options edge Benzinga won 198% in January! What would you do if you doubled your money? Click here to subscribe today.

View the original article here