“In past years, I remembered this place being much more of a treasure hunt, last few times I've visited the inventory has lacked and prices were unnecessarily high. I understand that there is an inflow and outflow to this style of business, so I'll continue to visit and hope sellers put better stuff out”
“This is one store I cannot go by myself too because I would want to buy everything in the store. The clothes that are sold in this store are so cute! The The the lady that I came in contact with in this store was so nice and welcoming! The prices of the things sold are reasonable.”
“Awesome store. Especially during the holiday season. Second Hand Rose is a great place to find unique decor to bring your holiday decorating to that next level of nostalgia. I thought they would be high priced but they were very reasonable and the stuff was of good quality. If your searching for that unique decor or gift check them out.”
“We cannot thank the team at Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe enough for the kindness, professionalism, and compassion they showed our family. We were cleaning out my brother's apartment after his passing and had several pieces of furniture in excellent condition. Because we live several hours away, we were working under a very tight timeline and weren't sure where everything could go. Carla was my first contact, and she immediately put me at ease. She listened, helped us build a plan, and even connected me with another thrift store in case Wise Penny couldn't accommodate everything we had. Her reassurance meant more than she probably realizes. I later worked with Jeff, who was equally knowledgeable, patient, and kind. When we arrived, store manager Brittney and several team members met us and helped unload everything quickly and carefully. They treated us with such compassion during an emotional day and made a difficult task so much easier. Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe went far beyond simply accepting a donation—they cared about the people making it. We are incredibly grateful for the kindness they extended to our family. I highly recommend Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe, not only for their professionalism and outstanding customer service, but also because their store is filled with wonderful merchandise. They're a true asset to the Buffalo community.”
“I wish they would expand this target to a super target. The area surely constitutes an expansion. Or building one in the Rockford/Delano area would also be a huge improvement.”
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.
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.
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.
