WILMETTE, Ill. — Wayfair’s first brick-and-mortar store opened up Thursday in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette.
The store opened up in Edens Plaza at the location of the former Carson Pirie Scott at 10 a.m.
The company held several hiring events prior to the opening and the two-story store spans 150,000 square feet.
To celebrate, Wayfair is offering the following promotions all weekend long.
- The first 100 people/families in line every day through Memorial Day get a $50 gift card*
- Up to 70% off in-store on select products
- Giveaways and raffles
- Food and family fun
The store will feature a restaurant called The Porch, which offers alcohol, coffee, tea and food.
There will be 19 different departments.
“We are committed to providing our customers with unparalleled shopping experiences, tailored to their preferences, whether they choose to shop online or in-store. The opening of our Wilmette location marks an exciting chapter for Wayfair, reinforcing our position as the premier destination for home goods,” said Liza Lefkowski, vice president of merchandising and stores. “Our store is thoughtfully designed to be both inspirational and practical, empowering shoppers to create spaces that are just right for them.”
The Wayfair store is open Monday – Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.