“Anime Zakka is a nice store located near the end of Newbury Street, close to Uniqlo and Muji. It is below ground, leading you into a place to be immersed by anime and Japanese pop culture. I enjoyed browsing and wandering around the store, as there were many products I’ve never heard of or seen. I found Tomica cars, a product I’ve never seen in Boston before but know many car collectors may enjoy looking at. I also found many stuffed animals I never knew existed for products I like, such as Miffy. The only downside is the products I did know were overpriced. I am a big fan of collecting lottery items, and they were nearly double the price at the store compared to what I could buy it for at online retailers.”
“We had a fantastic experience with Gaya from Divine Design. Our general contractor, Core Group, introduced us to Gaya once they learned of the ideas we had for built-ins in our relatively small one bedroom condo. Gaya activity listened to our vision and far exceeded our expectations on the design. Not only did she design cabinets with vast amounts of storage but she also introduced us to incredible wall paper that is actually art. We are incredibly happy with the outcome and grateful to Gaya and the team from the Core Group who did an outstanding job.”
“Very good quality products. Prompt delivery. Highly recommended. Thanks for the great service! From placing the order online to delivery was a very smooth process.”
“Such a great store for home goods and gifts located in South Boston. I really enjoyed shopping there and very happy with my purchase. The team was knowledgeable, helpful and answered all my questions. Thank you Deirfiur Home and see you again soon!”
“Hudson is easily one of the most inspiring and special spaces in the South End. Jill’s design team is absolutely top-notch—the curation in there is flawless—but the store is also a real anchor for the community. I’ve been to an incredible book signing event there, and the vibe is always immaculate. Massive shoutout to Paige and Kelly up front, who are consistently phenomenal, incredibly helpful, and just full of great energy. It’s exactly the kind of independent, design-forward business that makes a neighborhood great.”
“This is a friendly gift shop with a wide selection of inexpensive primaiky Asian options. There are some Boston related things. There are also some beautiful artistic pieces. These are both ceramic and print in nature. Wheelchair accessibility is limited.”
“Lovely shop full of interesting things, nestled in an iconic street. It offers a range of original and cute options. From personal items to candles, home decor, caps, bags, you find plenty of different options. Highly recommend!”
“Lekker is absolutely my furniture store in the greater Boston area. I trust that everything they carry is of very good quality, both creatively and physically. Yes, it is expensive - but I am confident everything they sell is priced fairly and commensurately with quality. We have bought many pieces from here and will continue to do so. It's really a treasure to have a showroom like this in the city that's run by people who care so much about the goods they purvey.”
“Pompy Boston does not only provide excellent customer service but they sell the highest quality wooden furniture you can find. Patient and understanding staff that goes out of their way to provide a wonderful customer experience. Highly recommended.”
“Wonderful shopping experience and service. The owner, Michael, has a terrific design eye and deep knowledge of what’s in the marketplace. Product selection is current and ageless modern.”
“Had went downtown for something else then decided to stop by in HomeGoods and with that being our first time in there I must say everything was well stocked and organized and the store was clean. I will definitely be back!!”
“This is one of my favorite shops in Boston! I live outside of NYC and every time I come to the Boston area I make sure to visit. Sue and Maureen are lovely people and have beautiful taste.”
“This place is so sweet and has amazing prices! I’d much rather support this small locally opened business than Am@zon or t@rget, and it has a lot of things for being a small space!”
“Victor is amazing! He always helps me out! I have been back to him four times for mattresses, a sofa, stools, couch, and tables. Super nice guy who always takes care of me!”
“Gorgeous showroom located within the SoWa Open Market. If I had to describe my personal style and love for interior design with one store, it would definitely be Simplemente Blanco. It is one of those places where you can walk through their doors and instantly say, "I want everything!" The location itself is dreamy, yet filled with their pieces it is absolutely breathtaking.”
“Julie and Greg were amazing to work with! They helped me find a beautiful couch and coffee table, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Communication was super clear and fast, and the customer service was top-notch. Highly recommend to anyone!”
“The best customer service on the planet. We purchased a couch from them in June (the Weber with chaise) and the chaise just wasn't long enough so we exchanged for the Metro with chaise. It was comfy and deep; however the gap between the chaise and middle seat was huge (abnormally so), after a long period of trying different suggestions, moving cushions, dropping and reshaping nothing was working to lessen the gap. I noticed the Weber had a new option of the longer chaise so I reached out about another exchange and they were super accommodating. I sent a few pictures of the issue and they quickly agreed to another exchange. The delivery service people are always fantastic. Every single person I have ever interacted with at the company has been wonderful. The Weber is a dream. A fluffy cloud that feels like it will last forever.”
“I just wanted to say that Allie was the kindest, sweetest, most helpful person. She was beyond helpful with our selection of clothes and I couldn’t have asked for better assistance when purchasing clothes!”
“Peter was very professional and had great attention to detail. I appreciated that he showed me exactly what I asked for (looking for a couch) and I will definitely let my friends know about this wonderful and easy experience. Thank you Peter!”
“Simon Pearce on Newbury Street is a beautiful showroom. This is a must go and see!! And if you like adventures, travel to the Vermont location. You will not be disappointed.”
“Going to urban outfitters can definitely be overwhelming, but Reese was so helpful and patient with me- she helped me pick out the perfect outfit that made me feel so confident! She was so sweet and very easy to talk to and definitely made my experience 100x better!”
“I booked a design service appointment with Cassie and she was a rock star! From start to finish, she listened to my goals and helped me visualize what I want in my new place. She helped me brainstorm storage solution ideas and furniture items that would best fit with the layout. I’m excited to work with her to furnish my new place!”
“Urban Outfitters on Newbury Street is a well-located store in one of Boston's better shopping corridors, and the physical space itself is a point in its favor. The layout is logical, the store is generally clean, and the selection tracks closely with what is available on the website, which matters for anyone who wants to see or feel something before committing to a purchase. The sale section is worth checking on most visits and tends to have enough turnover to reward regular stops. The product range covers clothing, accessories, and a smaller home section, though the home goods and bedding selection in store is considerably thinner than what the website suggests. For clothing and accessories the in-store inventory is more representative of what the brand offers. On good visits the floor staff are friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful, and the fitting room assistance in particular has been noted positively. On other visits the checkout experience has fallen short. For a Newbury Street shopping stop the location is convenient and the store covers the Urban Outfitters format competently on most visits.”
“Allyson Dufault is genuinely the best!! She helped me so much with furnishing my apartment and really went above and beyond to make sure everything arrived on time. She was so thoughtful and helpful throughout the whole process and made everything so easy. Couldn’t recommend her enough!! 🤍”
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.