[water play]
Immerse, an interactive kitchen and bath design center in Brentwood, has announced a partnership with Waterworks, a luxury bath and kitchen company. Waterworks products now will be on display at the Immerse studio, including bath fittings, fixtures and lighting, to enable customers to create their ultimate ‘bath experience’ with the help of the company’s trained specialists.
[top honors]
Home decor and gift retailer Sallie Home was named one of the 50 Retail Stars for 2015 by Home Accents Today magazine. The list, now in its 11th year, recognizes independent home decor retailers for their creativity and positive presence in their local communities. Sallie Kramer opened the store at 9821 Clayton Road in 1976.
[moving fast]
Parktown Porsche is undergoing some changes after being acquired by Houston-based indiGO Auto Group. It will re-open July 1 as Porsche St. Louis Central at 9710 Manchester Road until a state-of-the-art Generation Four Porsche facility can be built sometime within the next two years. Local luxury automotive veteran James Drake will serve as general manager.
[bigger space]
In August, The Refind Room will expand its showroom at 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. The new 4,000-square-foot space will allow for an even greater selection of furniture and home decor at affordable prices. The expansion follows the launch of The Refind Estate in April, which helps homeowners sell their furnishings when they are moving or otherwise want to change decor.
[dripping in gold]
CBL & Associates Properties, which operates West County Center and Chesterfield Mall among other shopping centers, was recognized for its Back-to-School Denim Drive. The program, which recycles denim into home insulation for communities dealing with natural disasters, won a gold MAXI Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
