“I came across the coolest, most detailed garden of art I've ever experienced. If you're ever cruising along the Sacramento River, I highly recommend a stop off at Walnut Grove Iron Works. The extensive display is filled with gorgeous original works. The path takes you on a mini adventure. You can wander in wonder through small out buildings filled with things for the curious mind to absorb. Cross under iron archway and discover numerous nooks of greenery, plants, and relics that reveal new wonders. And as if that's not enough, it's connected to a historic theater. A quiant museum nodding back to it's history. Complete with the original balcony and spreckled with more sophisticated designs for the most luxurious homes. Or, those that enjoy a little whimsy in their world. I didn't catch his name, the happy-go-lucky master of his craft. He greeted me with a kind smile and friendly conversation.”
Two familiar names now share one storefront. Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store opened their first co-branded location in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 16, and the concept is spreading to nearly two dozen stores in what the company calls phase one.
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.