Specialty retailer sets sights on new market

The Tile Shop is entering the most populous metropolitan market in Texas



The specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles has opened its first store in the Houston market, in the suburb of Webster. Throughout 2017, The Tile Shop will open several other stores in the greater Houston area, including a second location in mid-August, in Sugar Land. With the two Houston openings, the retailer will have a total of 132 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia,



“Houston is one of the nation’s most robust cities, and we believe Houstonians interested in interior design projects will be drawn to our industry-leading selection of premium products complemented by a unique in-store experience,” said Chris Homeister, CEO and president, The Tile Shop. To read a Q&A with Homeister, click here.



Similar to The Tile Shop’s other stores nationwide, the Houston location has more than 50 fully decorated, room-size displays providing design inspiration for homeowners, designers and trade professionals alike. It also features an easy-to-use collaborative platform, called Design Studio, where customers can create customized 3D design renderings to scale.