Howard's Storage World To Develop Retail Franchise

June 3, 2009 - PRLog -- HOWARD’S STORAGE WORLD TO DEVELOP RETAIL FRANCHISE
WITH GLOBAL RETAIL NETWORK

LONDON, JUNE 5th, 2008 – Howard’s Storage World (One of Australia’s largest home storage companies) and Global Retail Network, the world’s leading private network of retail executives, today announce a worldwide agreement for Howard’s Storage World to secure new retail franchise partners through Global Retail Network. The new partnership will provide additional national and international growth channels for the rapidly expanding Howards Storage World chain – which has 64 stores in Australia and is keen to make an entrance on the global stage.

Commenting on the deal, Howard’s Storage World CEO and Founder, Mr. Dirk Spence said: “We are very excited about the potential of acquiring new franchise partners through Global Retail Network. Our experience in the retail franchise market is that working with established and experienced networks and those already involved in migrating brands usually breeds success and they don’t come much bigger than the Global Retail Network portfolio.

“We will soon launch Howard’s Storage World in the UK as the next step in our worldwide expansion, and we expect that, through Global Retail Network, we can secure franchise partnerships with those who not only share our vision for home storage, but also our approach to business.”

Global Retail Network Founder and World CEO, Mr. Brendan Dorrian said: “We are delighted to have a retailer of the quality of Howard’s Storage World as the latest addition to our franchisor portfolio. The company demonstrates that, within the retail franchise community, successful formats can travel east to west, and deliver a compelling offer for franchise partners and consumers alike. “

About The Howards Storage World Group
Australia-based Howard’s Storage World (www.hsw.com.au) started as a single store called “Stack and Store” in Northbridge in the early seventies, owned and operated by Les and Edda Howard.
A partnership was formed with Dirk Spence in 1997 to establish an Australia- wide roll out of the concept, through franchising.

The first franchise store opened in 1998 and since then, Howard’s Storage World has experienced rapid growth. As at January 2009 there are 64 HSW stores with more openings planned throughout 2009. A range of Howard’s Storage World branded products, dedicated to home storage and organisation are now manufactured exclusively for HSW stores and uniquely branded.

About Global Retail Network
Global Retail Network (www.globalretailnetwork.com) is the world's largest network of retail executives, vendors, and franchisees; connecting more than 4,500 executives across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim - wherever there is a demand for those within the retail industry to connect with someone else.

Global Retail Network’s passion for managing relationships is tied to its desire to create sustainable equity, create new brand opportunities through channel expansion, category extension and innovation. Through its international network of offices across six continents, Global Retail Network maximizes revenue potential by creating manufacturing, retail and distribution partnerships worldwide.  

ENDS

To inquire about Howard’s Storage World franchise opportunities, or for further information please contact:  
Mary Killingworth, Brandnation.co.uk, 02079407172
Dirk Spence,
Chief Executive Officer. 
T  +61 2 9452 8888
F  +61 2 9452 8899
E  dirk@hsw.com.au 
 W www.hsw.com.au