Ambiance, The Store for Lovers to Bring Passion and Romance to Greater Columbus

CLEVELAND, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Romantic retailer Ambiance, The Store for Lovers, announced today that it is launching an expansion into the Greater Columbus Metropolitan area.  This expansion builds upon nearly 30 years of successful operations in Northeast Ohio and will allow the company to reach a new market segment.

"We see a great opportunity in Columbus," stated Ambiance President Jennifer Downey. "We've wanted to open stores here for years, and the conditions are optimal to pursue an expansion. In spite of the economy, couples are eager to invest in their relationships. So, it's time that couples in Columbus have the same opportunities for passion and fulfilling relationships that their neighbors to the north have been enjoying for 30 years!"

First Merit Bank, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, will be financing the expansion. Ambiance also announced that it retained Realty Corporation of America to assist with its real estate needs.  

"We are honored to have been awarded this assignment," said Tony Viola, President of Realty Corporation of America.  "We are looking forward to working with property owners, developers and real estate agents throughout Central Ohio as we identify excellent locations for Ambiance.  It is a pleasure to work with an award-winning operation with an outstanding track record of success."

Peter M. Korycan, Senior Planner for Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, attests to that success: "Ambiance has been a thriving member of the Cuyahoga Falls business community since October 1999. Since that time, the 2100 square foot retail store in our city has respected and upheld our high level of community standards and has consistently contributed to the diversity and vitality of small businesses in our municipality."

Ambiance, the Store for Lovers is the most popular destination in Northeast Ohio for couples looking to enhance the passion in their relationships. An upscale lingerie store and a romantic gift boutique, Ambiance provides a fun retail shopping experience aided by a sensitive, caring and well-trained staff of World Class Customer Service Award-Winning Certified Romance Consultants. Based in Cleveland, Ambiance operates seven retail stores in Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit Ambiance.com.

SOURCE Ambiance, The Store for Lovers