Hudson’s Furniture opens a new store in New Smyrna Beach, boosting local economy
This month, Hudson’s Furniture has opened its 14th location in New Smyrna Beach, off of State Road 44. This new store will create more than 40 jobs and stimulate the economy in surrounding areas.
“We’re very excited to be opening this store in New Smyrna Beach. We’re expecting the new location to get a lot of traffic and improve service to existing customers in the area,” said President Josh Hudson. “We track many of our deliveries to New Smyrna Beach and believe that this area can support a new store with little risk.”
The Hudson family has owned and operated 13 stores ranging from Sarasota to Ormond Beach for the past 30 years, this past year marking their 30th Anniversary. By opening this new store, the Hudson’s expect to hire more than 40 employees and create a boost in the economy.
Currently the city of New Smyrna Beach has an unemployment rate of 11 percent, which is higher than the national average of 9 percent. “Everyone is feeling the effects of today’s economy,” said Fred Hudson, CEO. “We hope that our store will have a positive impact on the area by generating new jobs and increasing the flow of customers to New Smyrna and it’s many local businesses.”
Neighbors in the S.R. 44 area include a new Walmart along with a planned new Cracker Barrel and ABC Fine Wines & Spirits.
Hudson’s Furniture is the premier furniture retailer serving the Tampa, St Petersburg, Orlando, and Ormond Beach area. A total of 14 store locations are conveniently located to serve customers in the surrounding areas. Family owned and operated since 1981, Hudson’s Furniture carries brands such as Broyhill, Lane, Lexington, Simmons, Tommy Bahama and Paula Deen. For more information, visit http://hudsonsfurniture.com/current/stores/Florida_Furniture_Stores.aspx
