“I walked in looking for a specific item, and was braced for a hard upsell as can sometimes be the experience. Cue Larry at this beautiful Ashley showroom on Fayetteville Rd in Durham. He introduced himself and left me to poke around on my own. Then when I had questions Larry was practical, helpful, and just lovely to interact with. I walked out of there feeling certain of my choices and well taken care of related to pricing and delivery options. Thank you, Larry!”
“Scott from Sleep Number was an amazing help. He is super smart, knows his product and is just an all around nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a new bed!!”
“Matt with Window Designs is the best! He was incredibly helpful, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us find the perfect options for our home without ever making us feel pressured. The quality of the work was excellent, and everything turned out beautifully. Matt was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we were happy with the final result. We couldn’t be happier and would absolutely recommend Matt and Window Designs to anyone looking for window treatments!”
“The salesman, Randall Hicks, was friendly and answered all my questions professionally. He was very patient as I made up my mind about what I wanted to buy. Delivery of my item was very efficient. In all a very pleasant experience.”
“Very impressive merchandise and we were well serviced by Michelle. She was able to discuss our needs with us and we came away having bought a bed and bedroom set. We’re very pleased. Michelle is totally five stars in our opinion.”
“Rosa is wonderful; she was so kind today. She helped us find exactly what we were looking for & had such a thoughtful and outgoing personality. I hope she’s recognized & appreciated!!”
“I came in close to closing time expecting rushed service, but the staff still walked me through different bookshelf options. Ended up choosing a compact one for my study room and assembly was easier than expected. Small thing, but they packed the screws separately and labeled them clearly.”
“Was walking thru downtown with a friend and something told me to walk in this store. We got the most beautiful handmade necklaces. Great energy !! And great service :)”
“Excellent selection of great quality furniture. My boyfriend and I found a perfect, comfortable sectional and solid wood side table for our home. Though the sectional likely has some good years of use, it looked well maintained and exactly worth the price we paid at Classic Treasures. The fabric is in great condition, the most we “need” to do is run our upholstery cleaner on it for personal sake. Blake clearly shows care in how he curates the store. We’re so happy to find appropriately-price, high quality staples for our home that we can continue to take care of for years to come.”
“I've been coming here for years. I love their earrings, clothes and unique finds throughout the store. But what really stands out is that this place has some outstanding customer service. Shouts out to Janice, she is quite amazing.”
“I must confess I just made my first ever purchase but it isn’t the only one I’ll make. Ordered, immediately drove to the store and my order was waiting for me!”
“Nomadic Trading Company has always been one of my favorite stops when I'm around the DIY (warehouse) district. With an eclectic collection of household furniture and decorations from Europe (primarily Hungry and Turkey), Mexico and even Africa (Morocco), they are an incredibly authentic and unique spot in downtown Durham. The hours vary, as the owners travel to multiple trade shows all over the US, but you can find them open on most weekends. The shop reminds me of a less manicured West Elm, with incredible benches, pillows, runs, hanging lights and an assortment of jugs, bottles and baskets. You'll feel like you're entering the Turkish bazaar and I highly recommend trying your hand at negotiations here. Steep prices are really the only downside, but they DO negotiate on items and constantly have sales as they're always trying to move inventory. The space has expanded in the past year into the warehouse parallel to their original space, but the actualy space needs some work, don't be surprised if you can some water droplets leaking on you from (hopefully) the ceiling. Definitely worth a stop if you appreciate beautifully crafted pieces or want a truly original piece in your home.”
“Wonderful experience. The merchandising in this store is top notch and the store is clean. I just wish for more sales associates on all registers on busy Saturdays and Sundays.”
“Huge shoutout to Lauren at the Kirkland’s in Durham! I had a wonderful experience at the Durham Kirkland’s thanks to Lauren! She is absolutely super sweet, welcoming, and completely professional. she was proactively helpful and made sure I had everything I needed. she went above and beyond to help me find an item I was looking for ! Staff like Lauren are the reason customers keep coming back. Thank you for such an awesome experience!”
“Doreen helped me do all of my Christmas shopping for my daughter and granddaughter. She was patient and knowledgeable. She even convinced me to get something for myself. What a fun shopping experience! Thank you Doreen!”
“Great staff! I lost my car keys and came back and they had them locked up and safe. I’m so happy the team was all helpful and honest for me to get them back. I also found a great deal on clothes here, too.”
“My wife love shopping in this retailer. Ross provides wonderful products and great price. For myself it’s has a lot for men too. Also has things for the house, pets and auto. Happy shopping.”
“I had an emergency that I knew only Ross could solve. I found what I needed in nearly my size (quite a plus) and received great customer service, as always. I'm currently in another state as well. Ross is my go-to for most anything! I have been a happy 😊 customer for 16 years and counting!”
“Hi - I’d like to recognize Harold for his excellent customer service yesterday in your wine glass section. He ensured I found what I had seen online since I had traveled in from Chatham County. He wrapped everything beautifully as it was a gift for my new neighbor. Harold made a wonderful first impression of Crate and Barrel; I plan to return and purchase more items soon. Many thanks, Harold!”
“I love visiting this store, every employee is a true professional, knowledgable and ready to make your decorating needs simple! Liane has been extremely helpful with my curtain selections, she is your lady if you are unsure how to hang and where to hang. I couldn’t recommend her more…”
“Went in to look at curtains and the staff couldn't have been more helpful despite the fact that they were waiting on other customers. The young lady provided me with a fabric sample and told me there were several different styles available in that fabric. Went home, ordered curtains and sheets and received them five days later in perfect condition. The quality of the fabric is very good for the price. And excellent customer service!”
“Amanda is excellent to work with. She always goes above and beyond. She also knows the products very very well, and has been working at West Elm for many years. She not only has great taste, but she listens very carefully to you, understanding what you are looking for. She's tremendously helpful. Very happy with the service I received through Amanda at this West Elm location.”
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.