Weir's Furniture, a Dallas Retail Institution, Closing All Stores After Nearly 80 Years

The family-owned home furnishings chain will begin liquidation sales on March 26 as it winds down operations across North Texas.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:36pm

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Weir's Furniture, a beloved Dallas-Fort Worth home furnishings retailer that has been in business for nearly 80 years, is closing all of its stores. The company, which was founded in 1948 and grew to four locations across the region, will begin going-out-of-business sales on March 26 and shut down once all merchandise is sold, likely by May or June.

Why it matters

Weir's Furniture was a retail institution in the Dallas area, known for its high-quality furniture, old-fashioned Country Store, and deep ties to the local community through charities, ministries, and schools. The closure marks the end of an era for a family-owned business that prioritized relationships with both customers and employees over many decades.

The details

Weir's Furniture was founded in 1948 by J. Ray and Bea Weir with a single storefront on Knox Street in Dallas. Over the years, it grew to four locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including stores in the Knox-Henderson neighborhood, Farmers Branch, Plano, and Southlake. The company was known for its commitment to honoring God, serving people, and offering high-quality furniture at fair prices. However, the company's leadership, which remained in the founding family for much of its history, determined that Weir's could no longer continue to operate sustainably due to difficult market conditions and operational challenges.

  • Weir's Furniture was founded in 1948.
  • Going-out-of-business sales will begin on March 26, 2026.
  • The stores will close when all merchandise is sold, likely by May or June 2026.

The players

J. Ray and Bea Weir

The founders of Weir's Furniture, who opened the first store in 1948 with a philosophy of honoring God and serving people.

Dan Weir

The son of J. Ray Weir, who took over leadership of the company in 1972.

Mark Moore

A Weir family member and former CEO of the company, who served in the top role until 2024 as the last family member to do so.

Al Boulden

The current Chairman of the Board of Weir's Furniture, who announced the decision to close the company.

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What they’re saying

“This was an extremely difficult decision, but closing now enables us to honor J. Ray and Bea's legacy by finishing well and taking care of our employees.”

— Al Boulden, Chairman of the Board, Weir's Furniture

“We've built generational relationships with both customers and employees. While your patronage has sustained us, it has been your friendships, encouragement, and faith in our team that truly defined us. We are proud of what we created and thankful for every person who has walked through our doors.”

— Mark Moore, Weir family member, current board member and former CEO

What’s next

Closing sales will begin on March 26, 2026, and customers are encouraged to visit their local Weir's Furniture store while merchandise is still available.

The takeaway

The closure of Weir's Furniture marks the end of an era for a beloved, family-owned home furnishings retailer that had been a fixture in the Dallas-Fort Worth community for nearly 80 years. The company's commitment to its founding principles, relationships with customers and employees, and involvement in local charities and organizations made it a unique and irreplaceable part of the region's retail landscape.