Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Retirement sale final week tent event
Click here to see some pics.
It's the last week of our owners' retirement sale. Our new owners are here planning for the exciting future of FWS. Great things are in store! In the meantime, we need to get rid of a lot of inventory to make room for new products on order.
We are not exaggerating when we say we easily have 1500 bolts of fabric. There are so many fabrics stuffed into every storage area in our building that we honestly don't know how many we have. So, we're counting them and marking them way down. We just need rack space and a manageable amount of stock. Then there's the drapery hardware, decorative trims, tassels, tiebacks, sewing supplies, upholstery supplies...oh my! Our goal for the future is a lean, mean "sewing machine" of a fabric department. Stylish modern patterns, popular designer hardware, and quick ship special order programs with affordable textile makers will all be features of the new FWS fabric department. Oh and don't forget about closeouts. There will always be closeouts.
The same can be said for the flooring department. If you're in the market for carpet, we should be your only stop. Between our building and the warehouse, we could carpet Elmwood Avenue. And it would look awesome. However, that's not realistic. So, we'll just sell it to you for a great low price. The same can be said about area rugs. We have the same goal with this area of the store. Smaller inventory with more choices of styles, patterns, textures and colors in carpeting and area rugs. We will still offer installation services, and we're planning some online resources to make the process simpler and faster.
And onto the centerpiece of any room, the furniture department. Tons of unique one-only sofa sets, chairs, tables, dining rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms dominate our showrooms. While it is all very beautiful, it has caused some issues in our supply chain. In furniture, we are working on bringing in stylish select groups which will always be in stock (or only a week away on a truck coming to Buffalo). Then there will be quick ship special order items for you do-it-yourselfers. Now here's the best part - large portions of our showrooms will be dedicated to closeout furniture pieces. Manufacturers around the world know us as a destination for canceled custom orders, factory overruns, warehouse overstocks and the like. They often come to us and ask if we have the room to make a deal and buy these items. We love getting those calls.
We're excited. We're getting back to the heart of what makes FWS great in Buffalo. You're going to get a great quality product with our stamp of approval. If it isn't everything you wanted it to be, we will do whatever it takes to make sure it is. And it's not going to cost you a fortune. We live in Western New York - we love getting a great deal too. It's why we love being a closeout specialist.
It's the last week of our owners' retirement sale. Our new owners are here planning for the exciting future of FWS. Great things are in store! In the meantime, we need to get rid of a lot of inventory to make room for new products on order.
We are not exaggerating when we say we easily have 1500 bolts of fabric. There are so many fabrics stuffed into every storage area in our building that we honestly don't know how many we have. So, we're counting them and marking them way down. We just need rack space and a manageable amount of stock. Then there's the drapery hardware, decorative trims, tassels, tiebacks, sewing supplies, upholstery supplies...oh my! Our goal for the future is a lean, mean "sewing machine" of a fabric department. Stylish modern patterns, popular designer hardware, and quick ship special order programs with affordable textile makers will all be features of the new FWS fabric department. Oh and don't forget about closeouts. There will always be closeouts.
The same can be said for the flooring department. If you're in the market for carpet, we should be your only stop. Between our building and the warehouse, we could carpet Elmwood Avenue. And it would look awesome. However, that's not realistic. So, we'll just sell it to you for a great low price. The same can be said about area rugs. We have the same goal with this area of the store. Smaller inventory with more choices of styles, patterns, textures and colors in carpeting and area rugs. We will still offer installation services, and we're planning some online resources to make the process simpler and faster.
And onto the centerpiece of any room, the furniture department. Tons of unique one-only sofa sets, chairs, tables, dining rooms, living rooms, and bedrooms dominate our showrooms. While it is all very beautiful, it has caused some issues in our supply chain. In furniture, we are working on bringing in stylish select groups which will always be in stock (or only a week away on a truck coming to Buffalo). Then there will be quick ship special order items for you do-it-yourselfers. Now here's the best part - large portions of our showrooms will be dedicated to closeout furniture pieces. Manufacturers around the world know us as a destination for canceled custom orders, factory overruns, warehouse overstocks and the like. They often come to us and ask if we have the room to make a deal and buy these items. We love getting those calls.
We're excited. We're getting back to the heart of what makes FWS great in Buffalo. You're going to get a great quality product with our stamp of approval. If it isn't everything you wanted it to be, we will do whatever it takes to make sure it is. And it's not going to cost you a fortune. We live in Western New York - we love getting a great deal too. It's why we love being a closeout specialist.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Robert Allen fabric finishes the room
Our web/marketing guy Andy finished his very first sewing project with a lot of help from our fabric associate Letitia. The fabric is made by Robert Allen. It's called Lillith and the color is Marigold. It is 100% cotton. Several yards are still available on the bolt for a bargain price of $11.99 per yard! Andy finished the panels with snap-on grommets from our drapery hardware collection.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Best of Buffalo 2010 Nominee
We just got the news from Artvoice that FWS has been nominated as the Best of Buffalo in the furniture category for the second year in a row. Thank you, Artvoice readers, for thinking of us as the best. What a great Monday!
Friday, April 9, 2010
FWS Retirement Sale Going On Now
FWS announces the retirement of our current owners, Jim Nisbet and Rick Zakalik. Jim and Rick have owned FWS for nearly 20 years, working in our home store in Buffalo on Elmwood Avenue virtually every day.
While we are happy for their retirements, we will greatly miss them and know their legacy of deeply discounted quality home furnishings will live on for years. Jim and Rick will be around for a little while longer as we transition to new ownership.
But first, Jim and Rick are offering the most Outrageous Deals of the year during their Retirement Sale. Click here to check out some of the specials storewide then stop by to wish Jim and Rick the best of luck as they trade their hectic work schedules for lots of free time.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Check out these racks
Warmer weather always makes us move and get more creative. We've been moving fabrics around, making room for new bolts and changing the fabrics displayed on our racks. Our fabric shop is perfect place to find materials for curtains, drapes, shades, valances, pillows, seat cushions, slip covers and nearly everything else for your home.
Here's a photo tour:
Here's a photo tour:
Drapery Fabrics
Fabric bargains on the back wall
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Drapery Fabrics
Outdoor Fabric
Outdoor Fabric
Outdoor Fabric
HGTV Devine Designer Candice Olson Fabrics
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery Fabric and Special Order Samples
Upholstery Fabric
Fabric Remnants
More fabric remnants
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery Fabric
Vinyl
100% Silk Drapery Yardage
Friday, March 26, 2010
Closeout fabrics are half off!
All of our Red Tag in-stock fabrics are 50% off the marked price right now. Most of our drapery and upholstery fabrics are red tags. We are not exaggerating when we say you have literally hundreds of choices of colors, styles, textures and patterns. Come on in now for the best prices of the season. Sale ends soon. PS - Our in-stock silks are also 50% off.
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