PORTLAND, Ore. (June 2, 2008) – ANN SACKS, an industry leader for luxury tile, stone and plumbing products, announced the opening of its latest showroom location in Scottsdale, Ariz. Serving the greater Phoenix area, ANN SACKS Scottsdale is located at the newly designed Airpark Design Center, 15551 North Greenway-Hayden Loop, Suite #145, and brings a remarkable range of styles and international influences to consumers, architects and design professionals.

Based in Portland, Ore., ANN SACKS was founded in 1981 and built on the concept that tile and stone, with its tactile warmth, strength and versatility, is an expressive medium for creating imaginative, emotionally relevant spaces. Dedicated to providing personalized service, ANN SACKS opened its first showroom in Portland in 1985. With the Scottsdale opening, ANN SACKS now boasts 20 showroom locations nationwide, with further growth planned.

The company expects Scottsdale to be an accessible, truly regional shopping destination. “This is a quality-oriented, affluent area,” explained John Hart, chief merchandising officer, ANN SACKS and Kallista. “We feel it is important to expand our points of distribution into areas where we are recognized and the demographics are favorable. Scottsdale is a natural fit in that respect. Virtually every top luxury brand is represented here, offering retailers a sophisticated audience that embodies style and substance.”

The new showroom creates a virtual walking tour of potential design installations. With over 4,100 square feet of presentation space, ANN SACKS capitalized on its ability to engage its visitors by showcasing its products in practical, livable settings. Suites and vignettes present the latest in tile and plumbing, including designs by Angela Adams, Robert Kuo, Clodagh, Erin Adams, Michael S Smith and Laura Kirar, offering inspiration with every step. Other collections on display include: the company’s signature Ann Sacks Collection, a comprehensive line of art tile made by ANN SACKS’ own skilled artisans; Beau Monde, artisan stone mosaics; and several more eco-friendly options including recycled glass and metal, concrete and renewable mesquite wood tile. The open, airy space provides plenty of natural light allowing visitors to see the beauty of the tile and stone as it would be presented in their home. The foundation of the ANN SACKS retail strategy is its responsiveness to its clientele. With an experienced staff and hours to accommodate the hectic pace of today’s consumer, ANN SACKS Scottsdale will also feature basic color and floor planning assistance, or for more sophisticated needs, will arrange designer referrals. Joining the contemporary plumbing assortment offered by ANN SACKS is sister company, Kallista, a manufacturer of high-end plumbing products. A wide selection of kitchen and bath plumbing products are showcased in a dedicated Kallista display area within the showroom. A striking range of modern and traditional designs are represented, including collections by such renowned designers as Michael S Smith, Barbara Barry, and Laura Kirar.  

For additional information regarding ANN SACKS products or showrooms, consumers may call toll free 1 (800) 278-TILE or visit the ANN SACKS web site at www.annsacks.com.