Curacao Opens New Store in Tucson, Arizona

Curacao, the Trendsetting Retailer, Stages Grand Opening
Debuts Unique Shopping Experience

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curacao today debuted its newest store in Tucson, Arizona, positioning itself for future growth by creating a shopping experience that will attract and welcome all communities that surround its stores. Shoppers will be pleasantly surprised with the electronic and appliance retailer’s attention to ambience and client service. The new store in the Southgate Shopping Center was buzzing when Curacao executives, elected officials and other dignitaries cut the ceremonial ribbon and led the VIP group on a storewide tour: http://youtu.be/3y_nZzjtpiY. Highlighting the opening program was the performance by Allison Iraheta, singer, recording artist and American Idol Finalist who got her start singing in the Curacao store in Los Angeles. The Tucson store is 85,000 square feet, is expected to bring over 200 new jobs to the area and is located at 3390 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713.

“Today’s shoppers want the latest technology, they expect a wide selection and get truly excited when they can share product know-how with savvy sales associates”

“Today’s shoppers want the latest technology, they expect a wide selection and get truly excited when they can share product know-how with savvy sales associates,” says Rick Hutton, Curacao retail President. “We are making sure we are prepared to meet their needs.” The ambient music, full-service, and knowledge-based sales associates will make the shopping experience fun and easy to navigate for everyone.

Curacao will offer some of the hottest names and brands: in Technology: Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp, as well as Beats by Dr. Dre and Skullcandy. In Furniture brands will include: Ashley, Simmons, Serta and Sealy in mattresses; in Jewelry you will find Mido, and in Sunglasses look for Persol, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Ray-Ban; and in Cosmetics they will offer Gucci, Lacrosse, Fendi, Avani and many more.

Curacao is a top 50 consumer electronics retailer nationally. Its fresh image and the positioning of its stores that invites and welcomes all the communities that surround its locations, promises to keep Curacao as a bright spot in the retail marketplace. The company’s recent transformation included the extensive makeover at all ten Curacao stores in Southern California and in Phoenix.

About Curacao

Pronounced: Koo-rah-sao

Curacao is a leading large format retail department store chain ranking consistently among the top 50 consumer electronics retailers in the U.S. With its new Tucson store, the recent company transformation, a fresh image and a knowledge-based, fully trained sales force, it is positioning itself for future growth by embracing a broader base of shoppers. Each of its 11 stores averages 100,000 square feet and offers shoppers a 360 experience that is fun and easy to navigate. Curacao has become known as an innovator and trendsetter having successfully captured consumers for three decades. Founded in 1981, Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles with retail locations in California, Arizona and soon Nevada. For more information, please visit www.icuracao.com.