Every individual has different aesthetic preferences when it comes to decorating their castle, from traditional to modern styles. Fortunoff Backyard Store has something perfect for every decor style!
Houston-based furniture retailer Homemakers Furniture Company recently signed a 17,900 square-foot lease at Somerset Shopping Center in Trexlertown managed by Levin Management. Additionally, Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings will take space at the center anchored by Christmas Tree Shops.
About Us
Fortunoff, a family-owned company since 1922, is one of the oldest outdoor furniture stores in America with 29 showrooms spread across New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania. According to Vice President of Marketing Brian Littlejohn of Fortunoff’s, its value, variety and sales teams set them apart from competitors.
Fortunoff’s backyard store provides an extensive selection of furniture and accessories for outdoor living, such as tables and chairs, barbecue grills, fire pits, patio umbrellas and umbrellas. Their knowledgeable staff can assist in selecting a patio set suitable for your backyard and can customize orders accordingly to your space requirements. They can also answer your queries regarding staining and weatherproofing issues while giving tips on how to properly care for it.
fortunoff’s backyard store provides seasonal items in addition to patio furniture. Their holiday collection boasts artificial Christmas trees and lights as well as wreaths and garlands; energy efficient lights in warm white or multicolor are energy saving, and many Christmas trees feature SureLit technology which means their bulbs will continue glowing even if one burns out.
Levin Management Corporation secured the 9,400-square-foot commitment as exclusive leasing and managing agent, making access easy for customers – according to Melissa Fernandez-Kelty, their director of retail operations. The store will open for business on April 7th.
Fortunoff is proud of its strong ties with the United Way, with each location giving grants to local United Way agencies across the East Coast. Furthermore, Fortunoff contributes to its own Backyard Kids Fund which supports children’s education, health and financial stability programs.
Fortunoff Furniture Concepts LLC holds the license for Fortunoff brand products manufactured at their Westbury showroom, dating back to when Max and Clara Fortunoff established it in 1922 by wheeling their pushcart full of pots and pans through Brooklyn streets to Livonia Avenue Market. Now licensed by Furniture Concepts LLC to former Fortunoff executives Marty Merkur and Bernard Sensale respectively.
Styles
Fortunoff has something for every taste in patio furniture – from luxurious lounge chairs and coffee tables, to all-weather wicker, cast or extruded aluminum, solid teak wood pieces with customizable features and customizable colors to traditional or contemporary designs. Their Exton store stocks an extensive variety of styles ranging from traditional to contemporary options!
The Back Yard Store carries an array of outdoor accessories, from grills and fire pits to pool products and lighting solutions. Furthermore, this company carries pre-lit trees equipped with SureLit technology which ensures all lights remain lit even if one burns out. Additionally, holiday decorations are also stocked up here with pre-lit trees having this technology ensuring even one goes out won’t spoil their festive merrymaking!
This regional retailer boasts 29 showrooms in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware specializing in patio/outdoor furniture and accessories for nearly 100 years.
Fortunoff Backyard Stores returned to the market in February 2010, initially with seven Fortunoff Backyard Store locations before rapidly growing into one of the leading specialty outdoor furniture retailers in America. Subsequently, Fortunoff merged with Chair King Casual Furniture Stores which further strengthened both purchasing power and customer base.
Fortunoff Backyard Store’s professionally trained associates are seasoned experts on outdoor living, ready to answer all of your questions about materials for your backyard and coordinating furniture pieces, pricing, shipping and returns; as well as servicing any manufacturer-backed warranties on your behalf.
Fortunoff provides a price guarantee, so if you find an identical item for less, Fortunoff will match it (excluding clearance or floor sample items) while also beating any competitor by 5%; assembly or delivery services will not incur fees and they offer full refunds on non-clearance merchandise – making Fortunoff an invaluable way to save money and create your perfect backyard space!
Warranty
The Fortunoff family established a retail business that set standards of quality, selection and service. Their stores sold fine jewelry as well as home and outdoor furnishings, tabletop products and gifts that were both affordable to middle-class and working families and offered with a guarantee of quality.
Max and Clara Fortunoff established their housewares store in Brooklyn in 1922 and it quickly became a local landmark thanks to its extensive selection, knowledgeable sales associates, and low prices. Suburban consumers sought their wares as gift registries or fine jewelry purchases – their business eventually expanded beyond Brooklyn into Westbury Long Island; White Plains New York; Woodbridge in New Jersey and Wayne. Furthermore, Max & Clara operated a clearance center located in East Garden City New York.
Fortunoff Backyard Stores specialize in higher-end patio furniture and provide on-site specialists for design advice. Their selection includes chairs, tables, sofas and benches made of materials like wicker, polymer and teak wood; along with fire pits and an array of pool accessories. Each location also carries an expansive umbrella selection with sizes, shapes and colors to fit every taste and preference.
Fortunoff returned to New York/New Jersey this spring with a 9,400-square-foot store at Somerset Shopping Center at 345B Route 202/206/28 in Bridgewater. Levin Management Corporation (LMC), as exclusive leasing and managing agent of this 219,000-square-foot property, secured space for Fortunoff as its retail tenant representative; LMC Senior Leasing Representative Vanessa Fernandez-Kelty handled negotiations while Jake Frantzman from RIPCO Real Estate represented Fortunoff tenant side.
The Backyard Store offers an impressive array of lighting solutions designed to transform any backyard into a relaxing oasis, from string lights and dimmers to sophisticated smart technology that lets you control brightness, color temperature and timing from your smartphone app. Not only can they boast outstanding selection with competitive pricing and professional installation and service offered – the Backyard Store stands out with their exceptional value and selection!
Pricing
Fortunoff Backyard Store has everything from outdoor dining sets and sectionals to poolside cabanas – and offers competitive pricing among major home and furniture stores with its price match guarantee: If you find a lower price elsewhere, they will beat it by 5%!
Fortunoff brand outdoor furniture stores have long been a mainstay in the Northeast. Now boasting 29 showrooms throughout New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware alone, its value, variety, sales team service and customer care sets them apart from other outdoor furniture retailers, according to President Curt Littlejohn.
Fortunoff also offers a selection of home goods and accessories, such as cookware, bakeware, pillows & cushions, umbrellas & outdoor rugs as well as grills & smokers.
Fortunoff was established by Max and Clara Fortunoff of Brooklyn in 1922, initially selling housewares. Over time it expanded to offer jewelry, furniture and home furnishings; moving into Westbury Long Island as an anchor of The Mall at The Source by 1961; sold off to private equity firms by early 2000s before closing its doors altogether in 2009.
Chair King Casual Furniture Stores and Fortunoff Backyard Stores combined in February 2010. Both businesses are located in New York Metropolitan area. Fortunoff is currently liquidating its remaining stores after being acquired by NRDC with plans to revive and open more Fortunoff stores; these plans were later cancelled; instead, Esther Fortunoff Fine Jewelry operates both an online store and physical location in Westbury under her license agreement.
Fortunoff will open their fourth Pennsylvania store and 36th in their region spanning Florida at Sugarland Crossing shopping center off Route 7. Formerly occupied by Pier 1 Imports, both tenants signed a 17,900 square-foot lease negotiated on behalf of their landlord by LMC Senior Leasing Representative Vanessa Fernandez-Kelty.