By Tim Keenan for DBusiness Warren-based Gardner White has opened La-Z-Boy Recliner Galleries at all 12 of its stores statewide. The collaboration between the two iconic Michigan furniture industry giants (La-Z-Boy is based in Monroe) is a first and is being commemorated with the lowest retail prices in the state through Feb. 28. “Gardner White…
In The Press: All-American collection at Gardner White
By Khristi Zimmeth for The Detroit News‘ Welcome Mat Time for a new look? Gardner White recently introduced an exclusive new American Life Collection at its Shelby Township store, a curated assemblage of Americana-inspired home furnishings, accent pieces and one-of-a-kind collectors’ items. Created in partnership with Lori and Lou Mettler, owners of Mettlers American Mercantile in…
In The Press: 3 Leadership Awards Presented at Furniture Today Leadership Conference
By Vicky Jarrett for Furniture Today Last night, industry leaders gathered at a dinner sponsored by Genesis Credit at the Ritz-Carlton to honor two retail companies and an individual who demonstrated leadership within their organization and in this industry. Two of these awards — for brick-and-mortar retailer with sales over $200 million and for brick-and-mortar…
In The Press: Gardner White Tackles Growth Its Own Way, Its Own Pace
by Powell Slaughter for Furniture Today Gardner White Furniture has evolved its pedigree as a prime home furnishings resource for the Detroit-area since 1912 into Michigan’s dominant furniture retail operation. Now counting 13 stores, Gardner White boosted 2021 revenue 62.2% to $305 million compared with 2020. That’s on top of a 40.3% increase from 2019. That…
In The Press: Gardner White & Holiday 2022
Gardner White President Rachel Stewart sat down with Senior Producer/Host of CBS’ Michigan Matters Carol Cain to discuss the holidays, America’s Thanksgiving Parade, and how it’s going for our 110-year-old company. Watch the full interview to learn more about Twinkle Town at Gardner White, our partnership with The Parade Company, and Rachel’s professional background over…
In The Press: Wedding Proposal a First for Gardner White and America’s Thanksgiving Parade
By Gina Joseph for Macomb Daily Thursday was a picture perfect day for Dawn Hardy of Chesterfield Township, who walked in America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White along with other members of the Gardner White team. The weather was warm and sunny. Gardner White’s new float was fantastic. The grandstands were full. She couldn’t…
In The Press: Gardner White’s Twinkle Town Sparkles For The Holiday Season
by Maria Allard for Warren Weekly It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. On the evening of Nov. 9, Gardner White Furniture, 6500 14 Mile Road, officially debuted “Twinkle Town” to an excited crowd ready to get into the holiday spirit. Outside on the Gardner White property, Twinkle Town lit up the night with…
In The Press: Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Eyes National TV
by Sherri Welch for Crain’s Detroit Business Gardner White has extended its sponsorship again, this time through 2031, after announcing in September that it would sponsor the parade through 2025. “One thing I love about the parade is it is the best in the country. Any time you do something better than everyone else in…
In The Press: In Twinkle Town, Michigan Influencers Roll Out A Parade of Trees
by Jeanine Matlow for The Detroit News Homestyle Get into the holiday spirit with Twinkle Town at the Gardner White store in Warren where the Parade of Trees features 12 home decor themes decorated by a dozen Michigan influencers, including the stars of HGTV’s “Bargain Block.” You can vote for your favorite tree online at…
In The Press: Family-Run Gardner White Supports Community, Causes, Customers
by Carol Cain for Detroit Free Press Rachel Stewart is 4th generation of her family to run Gardner-White Rachel Stewart’s been hearing talk about the furniture business, the ups and downs of retail and how important it is to give back to the community at her family’s dinner table since she was a child. And she…