Which Delaware Kirkland’s stores will become Bed Bath & Beyond? What we know

Bed Bath & Beyond is officially back in former Kirkland’s locations, which could bring changes for Delaware shoppers.

Bed Bath & Beyond announced Nov. 24 the acquisition of The Brand House Collective, a furniture and decor chain that used to be known as Kirkland’s. The $26.8 million deal is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of next year, according to a Brand House Collection news release.

The Brand House Collective announced in September it had also sold Kirkland’s intellectual property to Bed Bath & Beyond for $10 million.

As part of the merger, The Brand House Collective will convert about 250 of its stores into Bed Bath & Beyond stores over the next two years. In addition, more than 40 underperforming Kirkland’s stores will close in early 2026, the company said.

Bed Bath & Beyond had been bouncing back after it filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and closed all of its physical locations. For the past two years, Bed Bath & Beyond has continued online sales.

The first renewed Bed Bath & Beyond Home opened in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Aug. 8. The addition of “Home” at the end of its new store’s name is a twist on the Bed Bath & Beyond and Kirkland’s Home names.

What will happen to Delaware’s Kirkland’s stores?

The Brand House Collective has not yet announced the full list of locations that will close in 2026, nor which would be converted into Bed Bath & Beyond. A request for those locations from Delaware Online/The News Journal did not receive an immediate response.

Delaware has three Kirkland’s stores that can be found at the following locations:

• Rehoboth Outlets: 35000 Midway Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach
• North Dover Center: 1033 N. Dupont Highway, Dover
• Christiana Fashion Center: 3150 Fashion Center Blvd., Christiana

Bed Bath & Beyond closed all Delaware locations following bankruptcy

After the housewares and home decor retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2023, Bed Bath & Beyond closed its two Delaware locations in the Christiana Town Center and on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach.

The town center’s Buy Buy Baby, a chain owned by Bed Bath & Beyond, also closed in 2023.

Sophia Voight is a growth and development reporter. Reach her with feedback and story tips at svoight@delawareonline.com.