Licensee opens 1st Ashley store in Lilongwe, Malawi

LILONGWE, Malawi — On July 15, Blockbuster Mega Store celebrated the opening of its new 517-sq.-m. (5,000-square-foot) Ashley Furniture HomeStore showroom located in the Gateway Mall, Area 47 Section 1, Lilongwe, Malawi. This is the first Ashley Furniture HomeStore in Lilongwe. 

This is an interior shot of the new Ashley store in Lilongwe.

Blockbuster owns one additional Ashley Furniture HomeStore in the surrounding region. The Lilongwe store will employ approximately 10 people. Ashley Furniture HomeStore has more than 1,100 locations worldwide. 

“We are honored to bring Ashley Furniture HomeStore to Lilongwe,” said Mohamed Ali, managing director, Blockbuster. “This new store allows us to be closer to our customers and provide a world class experience for our guests. Ashley is a brand name that people have come to trust.” 

The store’s interior architectural design includes open floor plan, modern lighting, greenery, room settings, unique finishes, with brand storytelling. The showroom features complete lifestyle vignettes, down to the final detail of accessories, rugs and wall art. Product categories include bedroom, dining room, upholstery, leather, occasional tables, home office, recliners, mattresses and accessories. 

Ashley Furniture HomeStore hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Follow Ashley HomeStore Malawi on Facebook and on Instagram to stay up to date with products, promotions and events. 

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