Retailer Wayfair Inc., which has had a strong presence on the internet, is growing its brick and mortar presence and has announced plans to open a large-format retail store at Ridge Hill in Yonkers. Wayfair says that the store will be opening in early 2027.
It was just a year ago that Wayfair opened its first large-format retail store in Wilmette, Illinois. The Yonkers announcement follows the previously revealed plans for Wayfair’s Atlanta store, slated to open in 2026. Wayfair says it is expanding its in-person retail presence in key markets across the country.
“Once again Yonkers is attracting innovative and transformative businesses to our city, like Wayfair,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “Wayfair is a premier go-to destination for home shopping and Yonkers is excited to be among the first markets to host its large-format retail store. We look forward to seeing their Yonkers store prosper and attract shoppers here from around the region.”
Liza Lefkowski, vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair, said, “Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed physical store can deepen engagement, drive growth, and introduce the Wayfair brand to entirely new audiences. The upcoming Yonkers store builds on that momentum — bringing our immersive retail experience to the New York metro area and delivering the same inspiration, convenience, and flexibility our customers have come to expect.”
At approximately 114,000 square feet, the Yonkers store will feature 19 departments. The store will carry furniture and merchandise for décor, outdoor living, home improvement, and more.
“New York is one of the most design-forward markets in the world, and Yonkers gives us the space to bring our retail vision to life,” said Lefkowski. “This location lets us serve everyone from Manhattan to Westchester and beyond with an inspiring, full-scale shopping experience that Wayfair is known for.”
Wayfair said that in addition to having a large selection of items that will be available in the store for shoppers to take with them, the store’s proximity to Wayfair’s New Jersey fulfillment center will enable fast delivery of large items.
Wayfair, which is headquartered in Boston, generated net revenues of $11.9 billion for the year ended Dec. 31. It had a gross profit of $3.6 billion and a net loss of $492 million.
As of March 31 of this year, Wayfair reported it had 21.1 million customers. The average order value was $301 compared with $285 in the first quarter of 2024. Wayfair said that 63.4% of the orders it received were placed using a mobile device.
