Z Gallerie to return to brick-and-mortar with opening of outlet store
Z Gallerie is looking to make a comeback in physical retail under its new owner.
The modern furniture and home décor retailer, which was acquired out of bankruptcy in January 2024 for $7.2 million by online furniture retailer Karat Home, is set to open a warehouse outlet in Gardenia, Calif. in late March. (In fall 2023, Z Gallerie filed for bankruptcy for the third time, citing “severe liquidity constraints” resulting from “underperforming retail stores, adverse macroeconomic trends and industry-specific headwinds," and subsequently closed all its stores.)
“Z Gallerie is about more than furniture — it’s about creating spaces that inspire and tell a story,” said Karat Home CEO Scarlett Fan. “This grand reopening represents our dedication to honoring the brand’s legacy while introducing a bold, modern vision for the future. With our enhanced shopping experience and strategic retail expansion, we are ensuring that customers can engage with our brand in ways that best suit their lifestyles.”
The Gardenia location will feature exclusive warehouse deals while also supporting community recovery efforts following the Los Angelese wildfires by offering affordable home furnishings and making significant donations to local relief initiatives, the company said.
A pop-up store mark the next step in the brand’s physical revival. Scheduled to open in September 2025, the pop-up will be located in Texas, with Dallas or Houston under consideration “based on strong historical performance and customer demand.”
Karat is also enhancing Z Gallerie’s website, which it relaunched shortly after acquiring the brand. The revamped site will include soon include features such as wishlist functionality and buy now, pay later options. The company is also adding a membership program, designed to reward loyal customers with exclusive benefits.
Additionally, Z Gallerie is reaffirming its dedication to customer service with personalized free design services.
As part of the relaunch, Z Gallerie has launched its first seasonal collection since its acquisition. The new spring collection features more than 250 new arrivals.
