Bed Bath & Beyond and The Brand House Collective have entered into a definitive merger agreement that is set to reshape the North American home and furniture retail sector, with ripple effects expected across global supply chains and European sourcing networks. The deal, valued at approximately $26.8 million based on 21 November 2025 closing share prices, will see Bed Bath & Beyond acquire The Brand House Collective through a share exchange of 0.1993 Bed Bath & Beyond shares for each Brand House share.
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Positioned squarely within the home and interiors market, the merger consolidates Bed Bath & Beyond's well-known home brands with The Brand House Collective's merchant-driven model, which has delivered strong early results from store conversions, including "double-digit sales growth shortly after reopening".
Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond, stated: "This acquisition is a big step in building a profitable, growth oriented Everything Home company. The power of this deal comes from a more efficient and productive engagement with the consumer, while extracting over $20 million in duplicate costs."
He added: "The most valuable asset of this transaction is the talent and leadership that comes with it, giving our historical marketplace business a stronger product and consumer experience focus."
Upon closing, Amy Sullivan is expected to lead the newly formed Beyond Retail Group, overseeing omni-channel strategy, merchandising and customer experience. Mr Lemonis emphasised: "She is the right leader for this division because she understands the customer and will execute on my standard for customer focus, brand consistency, merchandising excellence, and operational rigor."
Amy Sullivan noted the strengthened commercial position of the combined entity, saying: "Our focus is clear: we will put the customer at the centre of every decision, differentiate our brands with intention, and accelerate customer growth and lifetime value in ways that drive meaningful revenue and sustainable profitability."
The companies expect to realise at least $20 million in cost eliminations, reinvesting savings into high-conversion store formats, digital infrastructure and merchandising innovation. More than 40 underperforming stores are slated for closure in early 2026 to support operational efficiency.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder approvals and regulatory conditions.
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