Sofology has announced the opening of a new showroom in Carlisle later this month, just one week after a substantial refurbishment of its Bolton store.
The retailer’s 58th showroom will officially open at Carlisle's retail shopping destination, Madford Retail Park, at 10am on Friday 22nd August.
With the help of Mayor Jeanette Whalen, a team of local staff (otherwise known as Sofologists) will welcome customers for a Bank Holiday weekend of activities including a welcome lunch for customers on Saturday 23rd August from 10am-12pm, and a children’s crafting experience on Sunday 24th August, from 10am-2pm.
Jeanette looks forward to joining the celebrations, commenting: “It is my pleasure to welcome Sofology to Carlisle. A welcome addition to the business community.”
The new showroom will be one of Sofology’s biggest yet, spread over two floors and featuring 70 room sets.
Its 12-strong team look forward to inviting local residents and interior fans to the pet-friendly store, which has been designed to showcase an exclusive collection of upholstery, furniture and accessories.
Mike Smith, Sofology’s North Central regional manager, comments: “We’re always delighted to bring Sofology to a new location, and as a company founded and headquartered in Wigan, it’s great to see investment ramping up for the North West. The recent refurbishment project in Bolton was transformational and the new Carlisle showroom has already created 12 permanent jobs for local people.”
Architect, TV presenter and fellow northerner, George Clarke (pictured) continues to work with Sofology to promote design-led living and will be visiting the new Carlisle showroom on Thursday 18th September from 4pm to meet customers and staff.
“The north is a wildly creative hub, filled with craft experts, interior design masters and social content creators who are second to none," he says. "Working with a company like Sofology, that places as much focus in regions outside of London and the South, is such a pleasure. I look forward to visiting the showroom next month and discussing design for the home with the creative folk of Carlisle.”
