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Haynes Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet Announce Permanent Closures After More Than a Century
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Core Event: Closure and Liquidation Sale
Haynes Furniture and its sister chain, The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet, are shutting all locations permanently. The going-out-of-business sales began at 10 a.m. on Thursday, with liquidation firm SB360 Capital Partners overseeing the process. Shoppers are seeing discounts ranging from 40 % to 80 % off brand-name furniture, mattresses and rugs, with deeper markdowns expected as inventory is cleared.
Background & Context: Family Legacy and Expansion
The Haynes brand opened its first showroom on Grace Street in Richmond and later on Main Street in Norfolk, establishing a family-owned presence that spanned four generations. Executive Chairman E. J. Strelitz later partnered with his brother-in-law to launch The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet, positioning the outlet as a source of luxury-brand furniture at reduced prices. Over the decades the combined businesses grew to include eight Dump locations across Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas, plus four Haynes showrooms in Virginia.
Data & Statistics
- Years in operation: Sources cite “nearly 130 years” and “128 years.”
- Store count: 12 locations are slated for closure—four Haynes showrooms in Virginia and eight Dump Luxe outlets in four other states.
- Discount range: 40 %–80 % off regular retail prices during the liquidation.
Official Statements & Responses
E. J. Strelitz emphasized the personal nature of the shutdown, noting that the company will support employees through retirement or new opportunities. Aaron Miller, president of SB360 Capital Partners, described the sale as a final chance for Virginia shoppers to purchase both brands together.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is a bittersweet ending, filled with gratitude for four generations of customers and employees,” — E. J. Strelitz, executive chairman
- “Generations of Virginians have trusted Haynes for quality and value, and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlets made luxury brands accessible at outlet prices,” — Aaron Miller, capital partners president
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The two primary news outlets differ on the exact length of the companies’ history: one describes “nearly 130 years” while another specifies “128 years.” Both agree the businesses were family-owned and that all locations are closing, but the precise anniversary figure remains inconsistent. No additional details have been provided about the fate of the distribution center or the timeline for completing the liquidation.
Impact and Outlook
The closures mark the end of a multi-generational retail presence in Virginia and several other states. Customers seeking discounted high-end furnishings have a limited window to purchase remaining inventory, after which the brands will cease operations entirely. The liquidation process, managed by SB360 Capital Partners, is expected to continue until inventory is exhausted, with no announced plans for successor enterprises.