Clear Ink Constructs WWW Site For Restoration Hardware; Site Brings Holiday "Wit and Wisdom" Collection to Internet

Business Wire, Dec 4, 1997

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1997--Clear Ink, an independent web site development and online marketing agency, has been selected to create a new web site for Restoration Hardware, the nationwide group of specialty home furnishings stores.

A favorite of interior designers and home remodelers alike, Restoration Hardware is renowned for its merchandise mix of hardware items, specialty fixtures and home furnishings. The stores' well-edited seasonal giving suggestions have evolved into the annual "Wit and Wisdom for Holiday Gifts," a much-anticipated collection of tasteful home accessories.

This year, for the first time ever, the "Wit and Wisdom" collection will be previewed for online audiences as it launches Restoration Hardware's new web site, now live. The site will also include a store locator, facts about the company and tidbits on its founder, Stephen Gordon. Look for the site at http://www.restorationhardware.com/ .

"We recognized the need to provide our customers the advantage of an on-line presence, and tried to communicate our culture and philosophy through the Internet," said Stephen Gordon, Restoration Hardware president. "We're delighted to be in partnership with an agency that understands our goals and has the expertise to implement them."

In keeping with the very personalized merchandising approach embodied in its stores, the Restoration Hardware site carries a similar feel through hand-drawn pencil renderings by noted illustrator, Matt Weems. Additionally, product photos serve as icons and navigational markers.

"Bringing the upscale product lines of Restoration Hardware to online audiences is a pleasure both professionally and personally. Professionally we are working with a quality national corporation, and personally, as we're also customers of Restoration Hardware and value the range of distinctive items for the home," said David Burk, Clear Ink president.

Founded in 1980, Restoration Hardware is a remarkable collection of specialty retail stores with a growing group of fiercely loyal customers. The company currently operates 41 stores in 20 states throughout the U.S. with plans to expand. For information about Restoration Hardware, contact Cathryn Ramin at 415/927-1005 or info@restorationhardware.com .

Founded in 1995 and located in Walnut Creek, California, Clear Ink is a privately owned and operated Internet and Intranet site development agency. For press information on Clear Ink phone Steven Nelson at 510/937-2100 and for sales, phone David Burk at 510/937-2100 or visit the Clear Ink web site at http://www.clearink.com/ .

CONTACT: Clear Ink

David Burk, 510/937-2100