MARIMEKKO CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE
28 August 2008 8.30 a.m.
NEW MARIMEKKO STORE OPENS IN TURKU, FINLAND
Marimekko has combined its two retail shops in Turku, Finland, into a new, 350
square-metre store to be opened in the Hansa shopping centre today, 28 August
2008. The new shop is filled with exciting discoveries and surprises; it is a
welcoming meeting point where customers can experience the whole inspiring
Marimekko lifestyle concept.
The inviting interior of the store has been designed by architect Toni Kauppila
and his team. The light and airy interior reflects Marimekko's philosophy of
everyday beauty and happiness and a positive attitude to life. The design of the
space is inspired by the Marimekko shop interiors of the 1960s, a vital
tradition combining emotional experiences with modern rationality. The store and
its furnishings are designed to frame the cheerful and colourful world of
products and to enhance the characteristics of the products and the display of
various product ensembles.
Marimekko has 23 retail stores of its own in Finland and two shops abroad: one
in Stockholm, Sweden, and the other in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition, there
are about 50 Marimekko concept stores worldwide at the moment; these shops are
owned by independent retailers. Marimekko products are sold in over 40
countries.
The address of the new store:
MARIMEKKO
Thalia area, Hansa Shopping Centre, Aurakatu 10
20100 Turku, Finland
For further information, please contact
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko
PR Manager
Tel. +358 9 758 7328
GSM +358 50 301 9379
Email: tiina.alahuhta-kasko@marimekko.fi
MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Group Communications
Marja Korkeela
Tel. +358 9 758 7238
Fax: +358 9 759 1676
Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi
Marimekko is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company that was
established in 1951. The company designs, manufactures and markets high-quality
clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories under the
Marimekko brand, both in Finland and abroad. Marimekko products are also
manufactured under license in various countries. In 2007, the company's net
sales amounted to EUR 77.3 million. Exports and income from international
operations accounted for 26.5% of the Group's net sales. The Group employs about
400 people. The company's share is quoted on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki.
For further information, visit www.marimekko.com