Haynes Furniture and The Dump Announce Store Closures in Hampton Roads
Haynes Furniture and The Dump, a family-owned business operating for 128 years, is closing all its stores in the Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News area. The closure is prompted by the retirement of executive chairman E.J. Strelitz, and going-out-of-business sales are currently underway.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 9, 2026 —
Haynes Furniture and its associated brand, The Dump, are set to close all retail locations across the Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News region. The company, which has a legacy spanning 128 years as a family-owned business, confirmed the closures are part of a strategic decision driven by the retirement of its executive chairman, E.J. Strelitz.
The announcement marks the end of an era for the long-standing furniture retailer in the Hampton Roads area. The company has initiated going-out-of-business sales at its local stores, allowing customers an opportunity to purchase remaining inventory.
The specific timeline for the final closure of all stores was not provided. Details regarding the future of the company beyond the Hampton Roads market were also not immediately available. The retirement of E.J. Strelitz serves as the primary catalyst for this significant operational change, signaling a transition for the family-owned enterprise.
Founded over a century ago, Haynes Furniture and The Dump have been a fixture in the furniture retail landscape. The impending closures will leave a void in the local market, with ongoing sales representing the final opportunities for consumers to shop at these locations.
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