DirectBuy of Las Vegas East Now Open 

Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs

Las Vegas, NV, April 23, 2008 – DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, has opened a new full-service design showroom in Las Vegas, Nevada, located at 6829 South Eastern Avenue. 

DirectBuy of Las Vegas East offers area residents thousands of items, including kitchen cabinets, flat-screen televisions and major appliances from more than 700 top manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. 

“DirectBuy has offered its members unmatched savings, selection and service for the past 37 years, and we are excited to bring that tradition to residents living in the communities surrounding east Las Vegas,” said Bart Fesperman, vice president of sales and marketing for DirectBuy.  “We offer the top home furnishings and home improvement brands at discounted prices that consumers will not find anywhere else. We’re confident that area families will quickly benefit from this exciting concept.”

The Grand Opening took place during the Las Vegas Furniture Mart, enabling many manufacturers and their representatives to tour the spacious design center. Also in attendance were Mr. James Gagan, founder of DirectBuy, Scott Powell, CEO and President of DirectBuy, and Jack L. Gagan, DirectBuy’s Senior Vice President of Merchandising.

DirectBuy provides an avenue for consumers to purchase brand-name merchandise for their home and family at members-only, manufacturer-direct prices.  By offering merchandise without traditional retail markup, DirectBuy dramatically increases the purchasing power of its members, enabling them to enjoy the home of their dreams.  DirectBuy of Las Vegas East is owned and operated by Thomas and JoAnn Howa and Susan Eaton.

“DirectBuy of Las Vegas East sets itself apart from traditional retailers by providing consumers with a low-cost, ‘one-stop shopping’ destination where they can furnish, build or renovate their home,” said co-owner Tom Howa.  “Members will enjoy personalized service as they navigate through our extensive selection of brand-name, top-of-the-line merchandise.”

To assist members with their home renovation projects, DirectBuy employs interior designers and product specialists who are specially trained in one of five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishing, Home Improvement, Flooring, Accessories, and Entertainment/Outdoor.

DirectBuy members also have access to renowned designer Christopher Lowell.  Lowell has designed twelve room settings – created exclusively with products available through DirectBuy – using his Seven Layers of Design.  An innovative approach to home décor, The Seven Layers of Design keep homeowners on budget and from feeling overwhelmed by their project.