Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback —but not in California. Executive Chairman Marcus Lemonis announced on Aug. 20 that the company will not reopen any state brick-and-mortar stores, opting to serve its 39 million residents solely through delivery.

“We’re taking a stand because it’s time for common sense,” Lemonis said. “Businesses deserve the chance to succeed. Employees deserve jobs that last. And customers deserve fair prices. California’s system delivers the opposite.”

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy and closed all stores in 2023, reopened its first new location near Nashville on Aug. 8. But California, once a major market, won’t be part of the physical revival.

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