Wayfair to Open First Florida Store in Fort Lauderdale

Online home goods retailer plans 94,000-square-foot location at Galleria Fort Lauderdale shopping mall.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:05am

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Wayfair, an online global retailer of home goods and furniture, has announced plans to open its first Florida store in Fort Lauderdale. The 94,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in late 2027 at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale shopping mall, and will be one of four new brick-and-mortar locations the company plans to open across the country.

Why it matters

Wayfair's expansion into Florida represents a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow its physical retail footprint. The Fort Lauderdale location will allow Wayfair to better serve customers in the state and capitalize on the area's strong population growth, vibrant coastal lifestyle, and status as a major retail and tourism hub.

The details

The new Wayfair store will occupy two levels within the Galleria Fort Lauderdale shopping mall, located at 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. The company says it plans to tailor the merchandise at the Fort Lauderdale location to reflect the local community's 'coastal aesthetic' and cater to those interested in 'indoor-outdoor living and year-round entertaining.' Customers will be able to take home some items immediately, while larger pieces will be delivered for free through Wayfair's network.

  • Wayfair announced the plans for the new Fort Lauderdale store on April 7, 2026.
  • The store is scheduled to open in late 2027.

The players

Wayfair

An online global retailer of home goods and furniture.

Galleria Fort Lauderdale

A shopping mall located at 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where the new Wayfair store will be housed.

Liza Lefkowski

Vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair.

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What they’re saying

“As we continue to grow our retail footprint, entering Florida with a namesake store is an exciting next step for Wayfair. Galleria Fort Lauderdale's transformation creates an ideal setting for us to introduce our in-store experience to a new community of customers.”

— Liza Lefkowski, Vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair

What’s next

Wayfair plans to open the new 94,000-square-foot store at the Galleria Fort Lauderdale shopping mall in late 2027.

The takeaway

Wayfair's decision to open its first Florida store in Fort Lauderdale reflects the company's strategy to expand its physical retail presence in high-growth, high-impact markets across the United States. The new location will allow Wayfair to better serve customers in the state and capitalize on the area's strong population growth, vibrant coastal lifestyle, and status as a major retail and tourism hub.