Nov 2, 2012

Road Runners Head West With New Showroom Opening in Dallas

Road Runners, LLC proudly announces another strategic expansion with the opening of a new 5,000 sq ft. showroom in Dallas, Texas. Construction will begin this November; the new showroom will be open for the January 2013 Dallas Gift Show. This location, has been occupied by Howard Gardiner, Inc. since 1961, and is located on the 1st floor of the Dallas Trade Mart.

Effective November 1, 2012, Road Runners will begin representing lines previously covered by Howard Gardiner, Inc. in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. Product lines include Peter Pauper, Up with Paper, Gourmet du Village and many others. In addition, company principal Judy Gardiner will be staying on board with Road Runners to assist in the transition.

Noel Weintraub and Rich Gilbert of Road Runners are celebrating their 5th year in Atlanta in January and see this current expansion West as a way to further develop their business and explore new markets. Of course, they will continue to provide the unparalleled customer service for which they have always been known.

Weintraub:
We are very excited to have this opportunity to expand to the TOLA region and overjoyed that Judy Gardiner has chosen to stay on with us to assist in this expansion. Judy brings many years of experience, she knows the region and is esteemed by retailers and vendors alike. We are truly fortunate to have her guide us during the transition.

About Road Runners, LLC
Road Runners represents manufacturers selling premium gifts, fashion accessories, jewelry, bath and body, home décor, stationery, books, toys, greeting cards, totes and paper tableware. Their customers include, but are not limited to, major department stores, fashion boutiques, high-end gift stores, children’s stores, stationery stores, and online storefronts. Road Runners operates in the New York/New Jersey, New England, Southeast and Southwest regions, with showrooms in Atlanta, Dallas, Maine and Connecticut.