Die-hard shoppers remember that it’s been about a year since giant retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, based in Union County, announced that it purchased Of a Kind, a cool indie fashion and beauty marketplace. Now BB&B has gone shopping again, and high-end home decor site One Kings Lane is in its cart!
It looks like the coupon-loving, big-box Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to up its style by acquiring the super-chic OKL. BB&B CEO Steven H. Temares says, “We have followed One Kings Lane and loved its site since its inception, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to provide them with additional support and exposure to promote and grow their brand. At the same time, One Kings Lane will serve as a cornerstone for Bed Bath & Beyond’s growing offerings in furniture and home decor, and together we will be able to do even more for and with our collective customers wherever, whenever and however they wish to interact with us, and to further our mission to be viewed as the expert for the home.”
As an ardent fan of both retailers, I am delighted. You’ll always find me with a handbag full of BB&B blue coupons, and I’m absolutely addicted to OKL, so bring on the shopping opportunities!