Community Chat

[Abrowneyegirl]

We have a Home Goods opening in my area in a few weeks and I was wondering if anyone knew if Home Goods traditionally had a 'soft opening' before the Grand Opening?

TIA

[ValuSkr]

I don't know.  Home Goods opened near me a few years ago but I didn't go until after it was open six months or more.  You'll just have to keep an eye on the building to tell whether the store's soft-opened.

[ChynnaBlue]

No idea, but if I wanted to know, I would contact corporate and ask about the store location I was interested in.

[sunshine45]

interesting......i know restaurants do soft openings (usually for friends, family, good customers), but i didnt realize that chain stores do soft openings?

LOVE home goods......i could spend hours in there!

[Mothertrucker]

Interesting question.. The thing about Home Goods is their merchandise changes so often, if you don't go in practically every day it seems, you might miss the bargain of a lifetime!.. Mine was a large oval Le Creuset  Dutch oven for $ 59,! Never saw  another one just like it..and that was 6 years ago!

[SunValley]

I think a lot of businesses have a soft opening to work out the kinks and make sure the staff is trained before the grand opening rush. I assume they would too, but as others suggested, a call to corporate might give you the info you want.

We have a second Home Goods opening in our area, and I have shopped the first one for years and really like the quality, selection, and prices. They do an especially good job with seasonal decor (IMHO). I recently purchased a swag for the front door and a fall wreath for the mirror over the fireplace mantle and have gotten numerous compliments on both. I paid $35 total.

[Bellabutterfly]

If you have never been to a "Home Goods"...Let me tell you...You are going to love that store.  I say, "I am going in looking for something in particular and end up coming out the 6 other items".

[KathyPet]

I went to the Home Goods grand opening in my town a year ago and the lines were horrible.  They get trucks in with new merchandise twice a week so you definitely need to go in often to check the new items.

[Reba055]

I really like Home Goods but I have noticed how much higher their prices are on certain things than T J Maxx and Marshalls. Luckily our TJ Maxx's are really nice. Marshalls just so so. So remember to still shop around and compare prices. 

I do like the overall feel of Home Goods. Feels like a regular department store. I'm sure like everything else, this varies from city to city. 

[SunValley]

 Our Home Goods and TJ Maxx are in one store. Is this common or are they usually different stores?