Nov 13, 2007

Richard Hull SALeS Opens Showroom at Pacific Market Center

Seattle – Pacific Market Center continues to grow and proudly announces RH Studio, the showroom division of Richard Hull, SALeS, as the latest addition to its collection of permanent showrooms. Representing product lines in the kitchen, tabletop, body, bath and apparel categories, RH Studio is one of the many recently opened and expanded showrooms at Pacific Market Center, the leading wholesale market on the west coast.

RH Studio presents a variety of moderate to high-end product lines including hand thrown, painted bowls made in Turkey from Anapa Imports, hand lacquered, polished metal serve ware, vases and frames with mother of pearl and tiger eye horn inlay from Julia Knight, as well as kitchen and table linens and pillows designed by Bianca Dresner from Xochi. In addition, RH Studio introduced Moksha Fine Wovens during the Summer Gift & Home Accessories Show which includes jacquard throws, shawls, stoles and jackets with silk lining loomed of 100 percent merino wool designed by Juhi.

“Our new space will give our Northwest buyers better access to our current lines as well as enable us to easily introduce new collections and offer them the option of custom-made lines with our guidance,” said Richard Hull, owner.

Richard entered the wholesale industry in 1976 as a showroom manager for Bruce Houghton and Associates, one of the original Pacific Market Center tenants, then known as the 6100 building. This position was the beginning of the development of his long lasting relationships with buyers in the Northwest. Following serving as Larry Jaffe’s, owner of then Mr. J Kitchen Gourmet, assistant, Richard held a position with Grand Central Mercantile where he acquired knowledge and interest in dinnerware. This led to a position with Villeroy & Boch where he served as a regional sales representative for six years before making the move to becoming an independent representative in 1991.

“We are thrilled about having Richard Hull back in the building whose product lines are an exciting addition to the growing house wares and tabletop segment at Pacific Market Center,” said Lisa Goodman, marketing director, Pacific Market Center. “Richard’s launch of Moksha Fine Wovens along with his deep knowledge of the products and merchandising will be of great value to all our buyers.”

Richard Hull Studio is located in suite 582 at Pacific Market Center. For a full list of product lines featured in the new showroom visit pacificmarketcenter.com.

About Pacific Market Center

The industry destination for buyers in the Western United States, Canada and beyond, Pacific Market Center offers permanent showrooms on five floors featuring thousands of product lines for a wide selection of merchandise to help buyers keep up with every trend affecting their consumers. Pacific Market Center draws thousands of buyers from more than 30 channels of distribution including high-end department stores, corporate, specialty retailers, home furnishings, kitchenware, events, gourmet food, hospitality, garden/outdoor living, salons & spas, wineries, Internet, and regional chain outlets. Located in Seattle’s Design District, Pacific Market Center is open to the trade only. For more information, visit pacificmarketcenter.com. Pacific Market Center is owned and managed by The Benaroya Companies.