Rebecca Miller Joins Gabberts as General Manager

Furniture World Magazine

Minneapolis-based Gabberts Inc. announcef that Rebecca Miller has been named as its Senior Executive and General Manager of Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio. “Rebecca possesses an impressive combination of leadership skills and business experience,” said James Gabbert, chief executive officer of Gabberts. ”Her background provides assurance that Gabberts’ leadership will continue to enhance its effectiveness in translating the interests of our target customer into a successful revitalization of our Design Studio, furniture floor, and merchandising environment that will befit the re-branding of Gabberts.” Miller held senior positions at Target Corporation, Jostens, Right Management Consultants, and Morel Jewelers. She is a veteran in the design industry with over 20-years experience in the Retail and Luxury Goods markets. Miller said, “This is an exciting time to be joining Gabberts. Our re-branding initiative is underway and will include a private label line of upholstery and case goods as well as a complete remodel of our store. With efforts focused on our customers, this complete transformation allows us to be positioned as a shopping destination once again. Our success over the years has been our ability to offer fine quality hope furnishings backed by our brand guarantee of service and value. Our new store will continue to delight core customers while offering a fresh experience to those who wish to create a beautiful home.” In a bid to further strengthen its presence as the premier home furnishings retailer, Gabberts has also named Linda Hofflander as Director of Marketing. Gabberts is a privately held home furnishings retailer that was founded in Minneapolis in 1946. The retailer currently employs 228 and operates a 150,000 square foot retail showroom and full-service design studio in the Galleria shopping center in Edina. The company has been named the “Best Home Furnishings Retailer in America” by House Beautiful magazine, and “Best Tried and True Interiors Store” by D Home magazine. For more information visit www.gabberts.com.