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At Home Names Former Walmart EVP as President and Chief Merchandising Officer

by Katie Lee May 30, 2023

Dallas — At Home, The Home and Holiday Superstore, has appointed retail industry veteran Jeff Evans as president and chief merchandising officer. He will assume the position on June 19. He joins the company from Walmart US. “We’re thrilled to have Jeff join the At Home team at a pivotal point in our company’s transformation,” says Lee Bird, chairman and CEO of At Home. “His experience leading at the highest-ranked Fortune 100 company will bring a new level of excellence to our business. He is a collaborative leader that has …

May 30, 2023

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At Home Marks Milestone with 250th Store Opening

by Katie Lee June 16, 2022

Plano, Texas — At Home, The Home Décor Superstore, opened its 250th store on June 15 in Amherst, N.Y. It is also the company’s first location in the Buffalo market. The store’s grand opening will take place on July 2. “Today’s milestone is a significant step toward our long term potential to grow the brand, increase market share and strengthen our position as the leading retailer of home décor,” says Lee Bird, chairman and CEO. “We continue to strategically expand our footprint across the country and are on track to …

June 16, 2022

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At Home Resumes Growth Strategy

by Katie Lee February 9, 2021

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, has resumed its growth strategy with three new home décor stores now open in Nanuet, N.Y.; Johnstown, Colo.; and Ocean Township, N.J. In addition, the company will open a new location in San Jose, Calif., later this month, growing its national footprint to 222 locations in 40 states by the end of February. The company plans to open 12 to 15 stores across the country in 2021. “We are thrilled to continue toward our long term potential of operating …

February 9, 2021

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At Home Posts 42% Sales Growth in Second Quarter, Eyes Store Expansions

by Katie Lee August 6, 2020

Plano, Texas — At Home, a home décor and furnishings retailer, posted net sales of $515 million in its fiscal second quarter, which ended July 25, and is reportedly looking to expand its footprint. That figure represents a 42% year-over-year increase in comparable store sales. At Home CEO Lee Bird told CNBC the first weekend in August that the company has been expanding its store count by about 20% per year over the last 7 years, and that it could grow from its current 219 stores to as many as 600. …

August 6, 2020

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At Home Partners with PICKUP to Launch Contactless Next-Day Local Delivery

by Katie Lee March 30, 2020

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, has expanded its partnership with PICKUP, a last-mile logistics service, to offer contactless next-day local delivery of a full assortment of home décor and furniture. As of March 30, 2020, customers are able to order At Home products for delivery from 106 stores, with the service to be rolled out to 125 stores subject to local and state mandates. Next-day delivery starts at $10 and customers can place an order online or by calling their local At Home store. …

March 30, 2020

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At Home Marks 200th Store Milestone

by Katie Lee July 15, 2019

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., The Home Décor Superstore, has opened its 200th store, in San Diego. This milestone comes after At Home’s recent expansion into California, where the home décor retailer currently operates two stores with the potential to grow to more than 80 stores. “We are thrilled to announce that we have expanded our footprint to 200 stores in 40 states. With our long term goal of opening more than 600 stores nationwide, we continue to be excited about the significant whitespace in front of us,” …

July 15, 2019

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At Home Opens First California Store

by Katie Lee March 25, 2019

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, continues its expansion to the West Coast, opening its first of five California stores in Orange County’s Foothill Ranch. At Home plans to open four additional Southern California stores in San Diego and Los Angeles later this year. “We are thrilled to bring our home décor superstore concept to California and to open the first of many future stores in the state,” says Lee Bird, chairman and chief executive officer of At Home. “This is an important benchmark in …

March 25, 2019

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At Home Group Inc. Names CFO Transition

by Katie Lee September 6, 2018

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc.’s CFO, Judd Nystrom, will be leaving the home décor superstore after a transition period. The company is naming Jeffrey R. Knudson, currently senior vice president, finance and retail controller at CVS Health, as his successor.

September 6, 2018

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At Home Opens 150th Store

by Katie Lee February 1, 2018

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc., the home décor superstore, opened its 150th store located in Beavercreek, Ohio, on January 31, 2018. The event marks a major milestone in the company’s growth plans.

February 1, 2018

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At Home Opens First Home Décor Superstore in New Jersey

by Katie Lee November 6, 2017

Plano, Texas — At Home Group Inc. continues its nationwide expansion with the opening of its first New Jersey location on November 2, 2017 in Cherry Hill, opposite the Cherry Hill Mall. The Cherry Hill store is At Home’s 145th location as it enters its 34th U.S. state.

November 6, 2017