A furniture retailer in the US is set to close all four of its stores in Texas, marking the end of a 78-year legacy in the US furniture retail sector.
The family-owned business has launched a full liquidation sale across its locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with operations to cease once all inventory is sold. The decision follows a review of the company's "long-term financial position, difficult market conditions and operational challenges", with leadership concluding the business could no longer operate sustainably.
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Chairman Al Boulden described the closure as "an extremely difficult decision", noting the move allows the company to "finish well and take care of our employees".
The retailer's performance has been impacted by slowing home purchases, with executives highlighting that "furniture sells when people are buying new homes". Broader pressures, including pandemic aftereffects and tariffs, have also weighed on trading.
Founded in 1948, Weir's Furniture grew into a well-known regional brand, maintaining family ownership across generations. The closure reflects wider challenges facing furniture retailers, particularly as demand for big-ticket home furnishings softens alongside housing market slowdown.
Clearance discounts of up to 30% are currently being offered as the company prepares to exit the market.
Source: www.the-sun.com
