Popular Furniture Retailer Expands Across Michigan

Gardner White to open multiple new locations in metro Detroit and beyond this spring

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Gardner White, a popular furniture retailer, is opening several new store locations across Michigan this spring, including in the metro Detroit area, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Flint. The expansion will bring Gardner White's total store count to 30 and marks the company's first foray into northern and western Michigan regions.

Why it matters

The new store openings reflect Gardner White's confidence in the long-term economic strength of Michigan and the metro Detroit region. As a well-established furniture brand, Gardner White's expansion signals growth opportunities in the state's retail sector.

The details

The new Michigan store locations include an over 100,000 square foot store in Novi, a 79,742 square foot store in Grand Rapids, and a 63,400 square foot store in Traverse City. Gardner White is also opening its first outlet concept store in Novi, converting its current location there. The expansion comes after the company opened seven new stores across Michigan in 2025, including one in downtown Detroit.

  • The new Michigan store locations will open this spring.
  • Gardner White opened seven new stores across Michigan in 2025.

The players

Gardner White

A popular furniture retailer that has grown alongside Michigan communities for over a century.

Rachel Stewart

The CEO of Gardner White.

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What they’re saying

“For more than a century, Gardner White has grown alongside the communities we serve. These new store locations allow us to reach more families and bring our style, value, award-winning service, and signature same-day delivery to even more homes. This expansion reflects our belief in our state and region's long-term economic strength.”

— Rachel Stewart, CEO, Gardner White (Patch.com)

What’s next

Individual grand opening dates for the new Gardner White locations will be announced as the stores come together.

The takeaway

Gardner White's expansion across Michigan, including into new regions, demonstrates the company's confidence in the state's retail market and its ability to serve more customers with its furniture, service, and delivery offerings.