By Ashleigh Fielding | posted on June 28, 2019
AN ALBANY mother and son duo are at the helm of the new Furniture Barn store in town and they are raring to go ahead of the store’s opening this weekend.
Furniture Barn Albany will open its doors to the public for the first time at 9am on Saturday in the old Pine Discount Quality Furniture building on Brooks Garden Boulevard, next to
Harvey Norman Albany.
Manager Simone Barker and her son Brody are excited to head into the venture together and believe the store will provide more furniture and homeware options for customers in the region.
The Weekender had a sneak peek of the store ahead of the opening and explored the stock with Ms Barker.
“I’m over the moon,” she said, regarding being head-hunted for the position and the store opening soon.
“I’m silly excited; I think Furniture Barn is perfect for Albany and it makes this part of town a one-stop place for furniture, bedding and homewares.”
Before Furniture Barn Albany, Ms Barker managed Albany retail outlets Rivers, Rockmans, Automasters and Pine Discount Quality Furniture.
She believes that by having Furniture Barn Albany operated by a family, customers will be given a more personalised retail experience.
“We offer the white glove delivery service,” she said.
“We deliver it, unpack it, assemble it and take all the rubbish away, so all you have to do is enjoy your new furniture.”
Various promotions and sales are running in-line with the store’s grand opening and can be located instore, online or in letterboxes.
