Chicago’s Merchandise Mart Renews Brown Jordan International Brands
On February 13, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Brown Jordan International (BJI) companies, including Brown Jordan and Tropitone, will extend their leases in suites 1510 and 1523 respectively, and Winston will relocate to suite 1515 at The Mart, host of the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market and home to 45 permanent outdoor showrooms.
“We are invested in our Chicago showrooms. We renewed and strategically reconfigured our lease to showcase Brown Jordan, Winston and Tropitone in a manner befitting each brand while achieving operational efficiencies, said Gene J. Moriarty, president and CEO of BJI. “Having a permanent showroom to host our specialty dealer customers at Casual Market has a big impact on our service and sales and allows us to better support the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). Also the year-round designer business at the Mart is a big plus for all of our brands.”
Brown Jordan International is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of quality home furnishings and contract furnishings, selling a full range of products. Brown Jordan International offers innovative designs, superior quality, efficient production methods and a strong portfolio of recognized brands including Brown Jordan, Tropitone, Winston, Charter, Lodging by Liberty, Wabash and Texacraft.
“Brown Jordan and Tropitone’s lease extension and Winston’s relocation were very strategic business agreements that we know will prove successful for us all. Our portfolio of casual brands who anchor our permanent showrooms is unlike any other design center and maintains our day-to-day business while Casual Market is a must-attend event for retailers across the country,” said Byron Morton, vice president of Leasing. “We’re thrilled to have Brown Jordan International’s support as they are one of most respected and renowned manufacturers in the casual world.”
