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Art Van Furniture, Inc. Company Profile
Family-owned Art Van Furniture ought to be family friendly. The firm -- Michigan's #1 furniture seller -- offers medium-priced home furniture in more than 30 Michigan stores. The chain has undergone a renovation, adding more upscale furniture (it sells Sealy, Simmons, and Broyhill brands) and perks such as children's play areas. The company is known for its aggressive sales and service. (Employees have been known to greet patrons carside with umbrellas on rainy days.) Chairman Art Van Elslander, who has 10 children (some active in the business), founded the firm with an East Detroit store in 1959. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009.
Contact Information
Address: 6500 14 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48092
Phone:586-939-0800
Fax:586-939-3055
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:September
Key People
CEO: Kim Yost
Chairman: Art Van Elslander
VP Finance: Michael Bolton
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Home Furnishing Stores
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (cost)
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