Z Gallerie Returning to Physical Stores

Z Gallerie (Irving, Texas) has unveiled plans for its return to physical stores, starting with a warehouse outlet in Gardena, Calif., a southern suburb of Los Angeles.

Founded in 1979 in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Z Gallerie consisted of 21 locations in nine states before filing for Chapter 11 for a third time in 2023 and closing all those outlets. The following year, the brand’s e-commerce assets, intellectual property and inventory were purchased by Karat Home, a subsidiary of J&S Yard, a China-based home textile and furniture brand.

Z Gallerie’s first new store under its new ownership will open next month in the LA suburb of Gardena. Photo: Courtesy of the City of Gardena, Calif.

Now, under the leadership of Karat owner Scarlett Fan, the brand “is poised to inspire a new generation of customers with exclusive collections, a refreshed digital presence, and a renewed commitment to quality and accessibility,” the company said in a news release.

As part of that refresh, Z Gallerie will reestablish its physical presence with the upcoming opening of a warehouse outlet in Gardena, Calif., in late March. That location will feature exclusive warehouse deals while also supporting community recovery efforts following the LA wildfires by offering affordable home furnishings and making significant donations to local relief initiatives.

“This grand reopening represents our dedication to honoring the brand’s legacy while introducing a bold, modern vision for the future,” says Fan.

Following that, the brand is planning a pop-up store this fall in either Dallas or Houston.