Haynes Furniture and The Dump to close permanently after 128 years
The family-owned Virginia retailer is closing all 12 of its locations across five states, with going-out-of-business sales starting this Thursday.
Haynes Furniture and its discount sister brand, The Dump, are closing down permanently after 128 years in business.
The family-owned Virginia retailer announced that store-closing liquidation sales will begin at 10am on Thursday across all of its remaining showrooms. The massive wind-down is being managed by the liquidation firm SB360 Capital Partners, which said initial discounts will range from 40% to 80% off retail prices on brand-name furniture, mattresses and rugs.
E. J. Strelitz, the company's executive chairman, called the decision to shut the business a 'bittersweet ending' after four generations of operation.
'Thank you to everyone who helped us along the way,' Strelitz said in a statement. He added that the company's priority during the transition is supporting its employees, 'whether they are joining me in a well-deserved retirement or going on to bigger and better opportunities.'
A century in the furniture business
Haynes Furniture first opened its doors in Virginia, starting with early showrooms on Grace Street in Richmond and Main Street in Norfolk. Decades later, Strelitz, along with his brother-in-law and a development team, established The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet. The concept was designed as a warehouse-style outlet, selling high-end, designer furniture brands at off-price rates.
Both brands remained family-run throughout their history, growing from local storefronts into a multi-state retail operation. E. J. Strelitz spent his career working directly alongside staff across the business, from the Richmond showrooms to the company's flagship headquarters on Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Aaron Miller, the president of SB360 Capital Partners, said generations of local shoppers had trusted Haynes for quality and value, while The Dump made luxury brands accessible at outlet prices. 'This sale brings the best of both together one last time,' Miller said.
Which locations are closing?
The shutdown affects 12 store locations across five US states, including the company's headquarters.
The closing Haynes locations, which are all in Virginia, are:
- Newport News: 12620 Jefferson Avenue
- Richmond: 6550 Hull Street Road
- Henrico: 9515 West Broad Street
- Virginia Beach: 5324 Virginia Beach Boulevard
The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet will shut down all eight of its locations:
- Norfolk, Virginia: 801 North Military Highway
- Richmond, Virginia: 7204 Brook Road
- Tempe, Arizona: 1345 West Elliot Road
- Atlanta, Georgia: 815 Sidney Marcus Boulevard
- Deerfield, Illinois: 250 S Waukegan Road
- Lombard, Illinois: 2860 S Highland Avenue
- Houston, Texas: 10251 North Freeway
- Irving, Texas: 2700 Ranch Trail
The company has not yet said when the showrooms will lock their doors for the final time. Going-out-of-business liquidations generally run for several weeks or months until all remaining inventory has been sold off.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Years in business | 128 | E. J. Strelitz statement |
| Liquidation discount range | 40% to 80% | SB360 Capital Partners |
| Total closing locations | 12 | Company store list |
| States affected | 5 | Company store list |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Haynes Furniture | The 128-year-old furniture retail chain that is closing down permanently. |
| The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet | The sister brand of Haynes Furniture that is also closing down all locations. |
| E. J. Strelitz | Executive chairman of Haynes Furniture and The Dump. |
| Virginia | The home state of Haynes Furniture where several of the closing stores are located. |
