Trending Now - Bed Bath & Beyond Makes Surprise Comeback in California
WHO:
Inc - Bed Bath & Beyond is returning to California.
Los Angeles Times - Marcus Lemonis is the executive chairman of Bed Bath & Beyond.
Los Angeles Times - Jen Pape is the senior vice president of The Container Store.
Los Angeles Times - Governor Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
WHAT:
Inc - Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening in California with a new store strategy.
Los Angeles Times - The retailer will rebrand 98 The Container Store locations, including 12 in California.
Los Angeles Times - The new stores will be called “The Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond.”
Los Angeles Times - The transition will involve liquidating 30% of The Container Store’s categories and products.
Los Angeles Times - Bed Bath & Beyond had 80 locations in California before closing all stores after filing for bankruptcy in 2023.
Los Angeles Times - Bed Bath & Beyond acquired The Container Store for about $150 million in stock and convertible notes.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - The new stores will be located in California, including five in Southern California, one in Los Angeles, and another in El Segundo.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - The transition will start on April 28th, 2026, and store format changes will begin in May 2026.
Los Angeles Times - Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy in 2023.
Los Angeles Times - The Container Store exited bankruptcy in early 2025 after filing in 2024.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - Marcus Lemonis stated that California is over-regulated and creates a risky business environment.
Los Angeles Times - Lemonis claimed the decision to avoid California was to protect employees and customers.
Los Angeles Times - Governor Newsom responded to Lemonis' claims about California's business landscape.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - The rebranding will involve reshaping stores to accommodate new products and categories.
(UPDATED April 25, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Bed Bath & Beyond is set to reopen in California with a new store strategy, rebranding 98 locations of The Container Store, including 12 in the state, to “The Container Store + Bed Bath & Beyond.” The transition will begin April 28th, with store format changes starting in May, and will involve liquidating 30% of The Container Store’s products. Executive chairman Marcus Lemonis has expressed concerns about California's business environment, prompting this strategic move to protect employees and customers.