Nearly three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing its physical stores, Bed Bath & Beyond is beginning a retail return through a partnership with The Container Store.
In a June 18 press release, the company said it plans to open 22 new Bed Bath & Beyond locations nationwide in collaboration with The Container Store. The rollout has already begun in Texas and will expand in phases across the country.
Where is Bed Bath & Beyond opening stores?
New Bed Bath & Beyond locations are planned for:
When will the stores open?
The 22 locations are part of a first-phase rollout. According to the company, stores are currently being converted to the new co-branded format, with additional locations expected to follow in the coming months.
In New York, the concept will launch at:
It’s unclear whether all Container Store locations will adopt the format or if additional sites will be added.
What will the new stores offer?
The combined concept brings together Bed Bath & Beyond’s assortment — including bedding, bath, kitchen and home goods — with The Container Store’s storage solutions, custom closets and design services.
Company leaders say the goal is to create a one-stop destination for home projects.
“By bringing Bed Bath & Beyond and The Container Store together, we’re creating a destination where customers can buy products, organize their spaces and design custom solutions,” CEO Marcus Lemonis said in a statement.
Why did Bed Bath & Beyond close?
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2023 after declining sales and unsuccessful turnaround efforts. The company liquidated its inventory and closed hundreds of stores nationwide by mid-2023, including Buybuy Baby locations.
In June 2023, Overstock.com acquired Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual property, including its brand and customer data, for about $21.5 million. Overstock later rebranded as Bed Bath & Beyond.
Before closing, the retailer had dozens of locations in New York.
Company executives say the new store format is part of a broader effort to rebuild the brand and rethink how customers shop for home products.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Bed Bath & Beyond returning to NY through Container Store partnership
Reporting by Beyonce Thomas-Reynoso, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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