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Wayfair Accelerates Retail Expansion with New York Metro Location, Building on Strong Momentum from Chicagoland Flagship's First Year
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W), the destination for all things home, today announced plans for its next large-format retail store in Yonkers, New York, set to open in early 2027. The news comes as the company celebrates the one-year anniversary of its inaugural large-format store in Wilmette, Illinois—a milestone that underscores Wayfair's growing success in physical retail and its evolving omnichannel strategy.
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