SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, today announced the opening of its Pottery Barn store at The Mall of San Juan in San Juan, PR. Opening tomorrow, September 25, this store is the only Pottery Barn retail location in Puerto Rico. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a special event hosted by Emilio Olabarrieta and Julio Cintrón of acclaimed design firm Arquetipo at 11:00 a.m.
“Puerto Rico has a vibrant culture centered on entertaining friends and family and decorating the home. We’re excited to open in the new Mall of San Juan and give customers the opportunity to explore our exclusive home furnishing and décor collections first hand,” said Sandra Stangl, President, Pottery Barn Brands. “We look forward to welcoming customers and helping them design the home of their dreams.”
To celebrate the opening, Emilio Olabarrieta and Julio Cintrón, the creative visionaries of design firm Arquetipo, will host a floral design demonstration at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25. Customers are invited to attend the demonstration to get tips on floral design and entertaining, as well as see dining and living spaces styled by Mr.Cintrón. In addition, Pottery Barn will donate 10% of proceeds* from opening weekend (Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27) to Fundacion Alas a la Mujer, a non-profit organization that supports the development and welfare of Puerto Rican women by providing financial, educational and psychosocial assistance to women and families in need.
At just over 8,000 square feet, the Pottery Barn store is designed to make shopping an enjoyable experience with inspirational lifestyle displays dedicated to every space in the home including living room, dining, bedroom, bath and outdoor spaces. The storefront features the brand’s signature barn doors, made of reclaimed wood and accented with hand-forged embellishments by a local artist. European oak floors complement the reclaimed wood ceiling, and natural light from the glass storefront and grand skylight give the store a feeling of home. Design Studio offers complimentary in-store and in-home design services where specially trained associates offer expert advice on furniture, decorating and entertaining needs and collaborate with customers to bring their vision to life. A comprehensive Wedding & Gift Registry is available for customers who wish to register for a special event in their life. Defined by quality, style and value, most Pottery Barn products are designed in-house, and all are exclusive to the brand.
Store Location:
Pottery Barn
Mall of San Juan
1000 Mall of San Juan Blvd.
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00924
787-302-0460
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.
For more information, please visit www.potterybarn.com.
*From September 25 – September 27, 2015, Pottery Barn will donate 10% of proceeds to Fundacion Alas a la Mujer up to $2,500.
ABOUT POTTERY BARN:
Pottery Barn, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands, is a premier specialty retailer for casual, comfortable and stylish home furnishings. Key product categories include furniture, bedding, bath, rugs, window treatments, tabletop, lighting and decorative accessories. Nearly all Pottery Barn products are designed in house and are exclusive to its catalogs, stores and website. Pottery Barn currently has 198 retail stores in the United States, Canada and Australia and unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East and the Philippines, as well as an ecommerce site at www.potterybarn.com. Pottery Barn provides complimentary design services and a comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events. Pottery Barn now offers products for all life stages and every room in the home through Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
ABOUT WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home. These products, representing eight distinct merchandise strategies – Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm, PBteen, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham – are marketed through e-commerce websites, direct mail catalogs and 603 stores. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. currently operates in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, offers international shipping to customers worldwide, and has unaffiliated franchisees that operate stores in the Middle East and the Philippines.
