Bob's Discount Furniture Wants 500 Stores by 2035
Bob's Discount Furniture is growing while its competitors shrink. The Manchester, Connecticut-based retailer reported strong fourth-quarter results in its first earnings call since going public in February, with revenue climbing 8.2% to $648.8 million. Full-year net revenue jumped 16.8% to $2.4 billion, and net income rose to $121.7 million from $87.9 million the prior year. CEO Bill Barton told analysts the company plans to open about 20 new stores in 2026 and sees a path to more than 500 locations by 2035, roughly two and a half times its current 209-store footprint across 26 states.
IKEA Plans to Open 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026
The Swedish home furnishings giant announced it will open 10 new U.S. stores in 2026 - up from the six originally planned. The expansion comes after a strong 2025 fiscal year that saw the company post $5.3 billion in total sales, including $1.9 billion in e-commerce. The new locations will pop up across the country:
Wayfair Testing ‘Efficiency’ With Smaller Store Model
Wayfair is testing a new, smaller store design. The online home furnishings giant, famous for its endless digital catalog, is trying a different strategy for its physical locations. The company announced plans to open a smaller prototype store in Columbus, Ohio, scheduled for late 2026. Located next to the Polaris Fashion Mall, the new space will span approximately 70,000 square feet.
Wayfair to Open Massive Store in Atlanta in 2026
Online furniture giant Wayfair is setting up shop in Atlanta with plans for a huge 150,000-square-foot store opening in 2026. The new location will take over the former Walmart space at The District at Howell Mill shopping center. This marks Wayfair's second big store, following its first location that opened in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024.
Online Furniture Seller Wayfair Opens Its First Physical Retail Store
For the first time ever, Wayfair is stepping into the real world with a huge 150,000 square foot physical retail store. The new location will open on May 23rd in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Illinois at the Edens Plaza shopping mall. This flagship brick-and-mortar store marks a major shift for Wayfair, which has operated solely online since its launch back in 2002. So what can shoppers expect?