Holiday Surge: Brookstone Adds Three Locations in New York City This Holiday Season

MERRIMACK, N.H., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brookstone is ushering in the 2011 holiday season by expanding its retail presence in New York City with three new locations, 150 new employees, and a concierge service. A grand opening is scheduled for Friday, December 9.

The new Brookstone locations include iconic 34th Street (across from Macy's), East 86th St. and Lexington Avenue (across from Best Buy), as well as a new location in Rockefeller Center (concourse level) just steps from the skating rink. Now a total of 13 NYC locations, these three additions represent Brookstone's commitment to New York City. 

"Brookstone loves New York - the greatest and most dynamic retail market in the world," said Ron Boire, Brookstone president and CEO. "With three new locations and 150 new jobs, New Yorkers and Brookstone will be even more connected this holiday season."

Grand Opening
Grand opening festivities include free product giveaways all day at the three new locations on Friday, December 9. Shoppers will also get $10 off a qualifying purchase of $50. Standard terms and exclusions apply.

Personal Shoppers
Brookstone introduced a concierge service this year in Manhattan.  Shoppers simply phone with their gift needs, and trained personal shoppers will do the rest – including delivery in the city.  Delivery is usually within 24 hours of purchase, and most items can even be gift wrapped for Hannukah or Christmas.

New Brookstone NYC Addresses:
142 West 34th St., (Between 6th and 7th Ave., across from Macy's)
Rockefeller Center, Concourse Level (Near the ice skating rink)
147-149 East 86th St. (On the corner of Lexington Ave., across from Best Buy)

Existing Brookstone NYC Addresses:
6th and 49th Street
30 Rockefeller Plaza (Concourse Level)
18 Fulton Street, Seaport Marketplace
Airports: JFK, LaGuardia, Newark

About Brookstone
Brookstone, Inc., is an innovative product development company and specialty retailer of unique gifts. Brookstone operates 300 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. The Company also operates a Direct Marketing business that includes the Brookstone catalog and an e-commerce Website at Brookstone.com. Fans of the Company are encouraged to Like Brookstone on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

SOURCE Brookstone, Inc.