Chicago, Wednesday, May 30, 2012. To some, the fire that destroyed Roy's Furniture Company (2455 North Sheffield Avenue) yesterday was just a commuter's inconvenience. To others, the fire at Roy's was more personal.
The fire which broke out around 3:20p.m. shut down the CTA's Brown, Purple and Red Lines during rush hours and as the nearby Cubs game was letting out. The mass congestion and confusion with Chicago commuters went on for several frustrating hours.
The commuters, long since, have found their way home and now that part is history. But in the ashes lies what, to many, was more than just a furniture store. As crews tear down the remaining parts of the building today, others are feeling a strange emptiness. To those feeling the loss, Roy's was where they bought their first sofa, their kitchen table, the unfinished wood chest that they brought home and finished themselves. Your mom and dad may have purchased your crib at Roy's, now, perhaps, you just bought your first piece of furniture there.
If you were or are 20-something in Chicago anytime since the early 1980's, Roy's was your go-to place when you first starting living independently. You could take your time, casually walking though the mass of rooms filled with various styles of furniture in the vast four-story building. You could buy or just browse, no problem, no pressure. Voted #1 best affordable furniture store in the Chicagoland area in a 2010, Time-Out magazine survey, the store offered everything needed to get started at a reasonable price point with warranties and friendly service.
For over twenty-five years, Roy's was there. Now it's not. What made Roy's special is that is was a family business. The store was opened by Roy Warner, who passed away and left the business to his five kids. His only son, Roy Warner, Jr. ran the store and it became part of his life as it was for many Chicagoans. Roy's is where typical Chicago singles and newly marrieds went to furnish their first apartments and often continued to rely on Roy's as they started their families even if they moved to the suburbs.
Brian Lighty, who lives across the street from Roy's Home Furniture put it this way, "It's more than just a furniture store that's burning there,"..."There's a lot of history, and a lot of know how."
Others chimed in on Facebook...
"My heart is broken over the fire yesterday! My daughter and I have been customers for about 10+ years...most of our furniture has come from your store. We hope you will find a way to recover from this! Wishing you the best!" Roseanne.
"I hate what I'm hearing on the news right now. Roy's is my favorite furniture store ever and anywhere. And I know my furniture stores." Jean.
"I saw the news report about the fire and looked around my house at all the wonderful furniture I've purchased from Roy's. Hope everyone is safe and that you can rebuild quickly." Michael.
"With much thoughts and prayers to the Roy's Furniture Family during this untimely loss of your business. For the Past 25 years, I have been a loyal customer and vistor who will miss my monthly visits to check out "what's new". I'm happy learn everyone got out safely. Best Wishes for a Speedy Come- Back." Trish.
"So sorry about the fire, please rebuild soon, so I know where to buy my furniture!" Bryan.
Source: www.chicagonow.com
Beds, Sofas and Sectional Sets Arrive at Wholesale Furniture Brokers' Canadian Warehouse - PRWeb
Wholesale Furniture Brokers
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 30, 2012
Wholesale Furniture Brokers' container importing program has expanded with the arrival of new beds, sofas, and sectionals at their Canadian warehouse. "The new stocked products add more choices our Canadian customers can order with shorter shipping times. We're also introducing the products at prices close to our US prices as we're able to save on shipping costs bringing them to our warehouse," says Matt Holmes, Wholesale Furniture Brokers' Marketing Manager. On order are bunk beds, bedroom sets, memory foam mattresses, and sofa sets.
The Mirabel platform bed by True Contemporary is available in queen size and is upholstered in espresso faux leather. It is also designed with double baseball stitching and solid wood legs. The bed retails for $399 in Canada.
The Taylor sofa set by Coaster Company includes a chocolate microfiber sofa and loveseat. A matching chair is also available. The set is constructed with a coil spring cushion and rounded arms with pillow-style padding. The sofa set retails for $899 in Canada and $889 in the US.
The Lodi charcoal sectional sofa by Urban Cali includes a reversible chaise and loveseat. The sectional can be assembled with the chaise on the right or left side. It is designed with solid wood legs. It retails for $849 in Canada and $649 in the US.
The Calgary bunk bed by True Contemporary features twin and full size beds that can be separated into two beds. It is made with solid pine wood and finished in dark oak. It retails for $699 in Canada and $689 in the US.
Wholesale Furniture Brokers has also restocked the Burbank, Sunnyvale, and espresso and black Sacramento sectional sofas at their Canadian warehouse.
On order and expected to arrive in June are the Fraser kids bunk beds, 8", 10", and 12" memory foam mattresses, Divine sofas, and Retro II bedroom sets.
"The products we've been stocking in our Canadian warehouse have been quite popular with our customers due to their value pricing, ability to ship quickly, and free home delivery," states Holmes.
About Wholesale Furniture Brokers
Wholesale Furniture Brokers offers price leading furniture with free shipping to online customers direct from the manufacturers in the USA and Canada. World-class customer service is provided to customers by telephone, email, and chat. Shoppers can choose from a growing collection of traditional, modern, and contemporary furniture styles for inside and outside of the home at Wholesale Furniture Brokers. Consumers do not need to pay a membership fee to buy from Wholesale Furniture Brokers.
Source: www.prweb.com
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