CHICAGO, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Broome +
Greene, a modern furniture,
lighting & décor brand for town & country home has
announced that it is terminating its lease with the troubled Empire
Outlets development.
Talking about the decision, Chief Executive Officer,
Richard Eib said: "We are unable to
plan our opening because of a number of delays on the part of the
developer."
"There have been issues surrounding fit out of our space,
delivery date and more importantly the proposed grand opening,
which finally happened on May
15th with an alleged 11,000+ visitors. It was a
shame we could not be there; sadly, our space was not a
priority."
Commenting further, Richard said: "Broome + Greene has been a champion of Empire Outlets.
We recognize that problems happen when you are building on public
land, but we do not appreciate continued delays. We're a small
company with ambitious plans and we need a partner that delivers
projects in line with our expectations and with the professionalism
that we have come to experience."
Addressing additional issues, Richard said: "I wish Empire
Outlets well. In my 25 years of retail openings, this has been
interesting. I am hopeful that the team at BFC will deliver a
development that realizes their investors' expectations, and more
importantly, their retailers' expectations. Based on recent data
that they have shared with the media; they're doing great guns with
165,000 visitors in just a few days. Remarkable."
Despite the issues with Empire Outlet, Richard is confident that
Broome + Greene will strike a deal
for space on Staten Island and
commented: "We always keep our options open and look forward to
negotiating a deal with an established landlord in the coming weeks
to deliver a store on Staten
Island."
In the meantime, Richard said: "You can experience outlet
pricing without paying for parking and encountering those crowds
that Empire Outlets are having from the comfort of your own home.
Simply use code 'OUTLET' for 20% off your purchase with Broome +
Greene and enjoy free shipping on
purchases of $500 or more."
About Broome + Greene
Founded in 2018 at the
intersection of Broome St. and Greene St. in SoHo's historic iron
district, Broome + Greene is an
online destination for quality modern furniture, lighting and decor
for town & country homes.
Broome + Greene works with
industry leading designers to present seasonal edits of the latest
looks that help clients choose products that reflect their
personalities and create spaces that they love.
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