Russell+hazel Announces Opening Date for New Galleria Store Location Undefined

Trend-forward work/home product and organization retailers to open new showcase store.

russell+hazel, one of the nation's most trend-forward work/home product and organization retailers, will open its doors at Galleria, the Upper Midwest's most successful luxury shopping center, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

Located across from Gabberts and next to Good Earth Restaurant, russell+hazel's exciting retail space will be the only freestanding store in the world. The new Galleria store will showcase the brand's newest pieces, past favorites, and trend-forward design inspirations in a stylish, modern space. The company's flagship store was formerly located at the corner of 44th and France in Minneapolis.

Since launching in 2003, russell+hazel has developed nationally and internationally acclaimed products for the office, classroom and home. Known for their clean, fresh approach to design, the company is one of the most highly esteemed brands in the world of home/office decor and fashion.

russell+hazel is part of the Gartner Studios family of brands, headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota -- a global leader in the print and social stationery, greeting card, licensed digital design, party goods, giftware, and specialty food industries. The company also owns boutique stationery and giftware design/retailer MARA-MI, with a flagship store location in Stillwater.

According to Gartner Studios CEO Greg Gartner, "We're excited to join some of the premier retailers in the Twin Cities with our new location at Galleria. We feel the center is a perfect match for the style and design aesthetic of our brand. We look forward to showcasing our innovative product line in a beautiful new space, and becoming a part of the Galleria family."

"We are thrilled to welcome local retailers russell+hazel to Galleria," said Elizabeth Kmetz, Galleria's general manager. "russell+hazel has made a name for itself in the Twin Cities for its wide range of chic organizational products, which are sure to delight Galleria shoppers."

Store hours will be: Monday-Friday, 10 am-9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-8 pm; and Sunday, 11 am-5 pm.

For more details on russell+hazel and their innovative product line, visit www.russellandhazel.com.

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About Galleria
Galleria is located at 69th and France in Edina, Minnesota; hours are Mondays-Fridays: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Restaurants and some stores operate additional hours. For more information, visit http://www.GalleriaEdina.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.