A North Texas furniture institution is calling it quits. Weir's Furniture, the family-owned Dallas-based retailer that has served generations of D-FW homeowners for 78 years, announced Wednesday it is shutting down all four of its locations, with going-out-of-business sales starting Thursday, March 26.
The closures affect all four stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: the flagship location on Travis Street in Dallas's Knox-Henderson neighborhood, a store in Farmers Branch at 4800 Spring Valley Road, a Plano location, and the Southlake store at 201 N. Nolen Drive. Online retail operations will also wind down.
A spokesperson says stores will remain open until all merchandise is sold, which is expected to happen sometime in May or June.
Al Boulden, Weir's Chairman of the Board, said the decision to close was made only after exploring "all reasonable alternatives," with the board ultimately determining that the company could no longer continue to operate sustainably in the face of long-term financial pressures, difficult market conditions and operational challenges.
The decision follows sustained financial and market challenges. In 2022, a $155 million redevelopment of the company's original Knox Street store was unveiled as Weir's Plaza, a mixed-use development with Weir's anchoring the building's first two floors. D Magazine confirmed the development will still be called Weir's Plaza after the closure.
In 2024, Dirk Smith took over as CEO after the retirement of Mark Moore — the last family member to lead the company and grandson of founder J. Ray Weir.
J. Ray Weir opened the first store on March 19, 1948, in a modest 20-by-70-foot storefront on Knox Street in Dallas. Leadership passed to his son Dan Weir in 1972, then to nephew Mark Moore, who served as CEO until 2024. Some employees had tenures of more than four decades, and the company maintained a reputation for paying vendors promptly even through difficult periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.
The chain's beloved in-store "Country Store," introduced in 1963, became a multigenerational draw with old-fashioned candy and inexpensive treats. Over the decades, Weir's also built deep ties to local charities, ministries and schools across North Texas.
Former CEO and Weir family member Mark Moore said in the company's release: "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."
Customers are encouraged to visit their local Weir's store while inventory remains available, beginning Thursday.
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