A Decade of Design with Ring's End
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1/82004: 2004 marked the company’s 102nd year in business with five full-service retail locations in Darien, Bethel, Lewisboro, New Milford, and Niantic, a paint center in New London, a 58,000 square foot distribution center in Stratford and a custom millwork and countertop fabrication shop in Milford. 2005: Ring’s End opens its sixth full-service retail location at the junction of routes 7 and 33 in Wilton, servicing homeowners and builders in the Wilton, Weston, Norwalk and Westport communities.2004: 2004 marked the company’s 102nd year in business with five full-service retail locations in Darien, Bethel, Lewisboro, New Milford, and Niantic, a paint center in New London, a 58,000 square foot distribution center in Stratford and a custom millwork and countertop fabrication shop in Milford. 2005: Ring’s End opens its sixth full-service retail location at the junction of routes 7 and 33 in Wilton, servicing homeowners and builders in the Wilton, Weston, Norwalk and Westport communities.
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2/8The seventh full-service retail location, Ring’s End of Branford opens, closing the coastal gap between Darien and Niantic and fulfilling a longstanding need for quality building supplies and service in New Haven County.The seventh full-service retail location, Ring’s End of Branford opens, closing the coastal gap between Darien and Niantic and fulfilling a longstanding need for quality building supplies and service in New Haven County.
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3/82007-2009: Expansion slows with the economic downturn but Ring’s End emerges stronger, poised to become Connecticut’s largest Benjamin Moore paint retailer.2007-2009: Expansion slows with the economic downturn but Ring’s End emerges stronger, poised to become Connecticut’s largest Benjamin Moore paint retailer.
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4/8Ring’s End celebrates the opening of a “concept” store in Norwalk, featuring the full line of Benjamin Moore paints and stains, as well as architectural hardware, millwork and kitchens. The second stand-alone paint center opens in Stamford, conveniently located right off I-95 at exit 6.Ring’s End celebrates the opening of a “concept” store in Norwalk, featuring the full line of Benjamin Moore paints and stains, as well as architectural hardware, millwork and kitchens. The second stand-alone paint center opens in Stamford, conveniently located right off I-95 at exit 6.
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5/8Ring’s End expands into Fairfield with the opening of its third stand-alone paint center. Benjamin Moore certified Color Consultants are on staff at most locations and Hunter Douglas window treatments are introduced in Norwalk.Ring’s End expands into Fairfield with the opening of its third stand-alone paint center. Benjamin Moore certified Color Consultants are on staff at most locations and Hunter Douglas window treatments are introduced in Norwalk.
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6/82012: Expansion continues with the opening of paint centers on High Ridge Road in North Stamford, the Post Road in Westport and Elm Street in West Haven, establishing Ring’s End as the largest Benjamin Moore retailer in Connecticut. The Hunter Douglas product line becomes available in Fairfield and High Ridge Road.2012: Expansion continues with the opening of paint centers on High Ridge Road in North Stamford, the Post Road in Westport and Elm Street in West Haven, establishing Ring’s End as the largest Benjamin Moore retailer in Connecticut. The Hunter Douglas product line becomes available in Fairfield and High Ridge Road.
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7/8Ring’s End rolls out new branding, utilizing their initials, RE and embraces the slogan, RElove Your Home on billboards, print ads, social media, apparel and radio and TV.Ring’s End rolls out new branding, utilizing their initials, RE and embraces the slogan, RElove Your Home on billboards, print ads, social media, apparel and radio and TV.
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8/8Ring’s End opens its fifteenth retail location; a paint center in Danbury and launches a new home fashions division. Renovations take place in most locations to accommodate newly acquired displays of Hunter Douglas window treatments, wall coverings, fabrics and rugs.Ring’s End opens its fifteenth retail location; a paint center in Danbury and launches a new home fashions division. Renovations take place in most locations to accommodate newly acquired displays of Hunter Douglas window treatments, wall coverings, fabrics and rugs.
Ring’s End offers customers an unparalleled selection of premium building products, paint and home fashions. Our beautiful showrooms are devoted to windows, doors, moulding, millwork, architectural hardware, kitchens and home fashions. The knowledgeable sales associates at Ring’s End make it easy to select the perfect products for your home. Ring’s End currently operates seven full service lumber and building material locations and eight stand alone paint centers, distinguishing itself as Connecticut’s largest Benjamin Moore retailer.
A version of this article appeared in the September 2014 issue of Connecticut & Gardens with the headline: A Decade of Design with Ring's End.
This article appears in the September 2014 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
