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Chicago & Midwest  + Greater Chicagoland  + Retail  |  April 18, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Wayfair to Open Its First Large-Format Store in Illinois

After announcing a new store concept in 2022, online home furnishings and decor retailer Wayfair has set an opening date for its first-ever large-format store at Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Illinois.

The company will debut its inaugural large-format Wayfair store, located at 3232 Lake Avenue and spanning 150,000 square feet, on May 23. “The store is a one-stop shop for all things home – including furniture, home decor, housewares and home improvement products, for any style space or budget,” said Wayfair in a news release.

The Edens Plaza location will be the first to feature the new retail concept for Wayfair and replace a former Carson’s space, that had been vacant for several years. It will also feature an onsite restaurant, The Porch.

Wayfair offers a variety of brands and styles with a large selection of home goods as well as furnishings and decor. The company generated $12 billion in net revenue in 2023 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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