Linens 'n Things

Linens 'n Things was a major American home textiles, housewares, and home décor retail chain founded in 1975 and at its peak operating over 500 stores across the United States and Canada. The chain competed directly with Bed Bath & Beyond for the same home goods customer base, offering bedding, bath products, kitchen accessories, window treatments, and home décor at competitive price points.

LNT's aggressive coupon strategy—mailing 20% off coupons that customers accumulated and redeemed over time—made them a destination for home goods shoppers who compared coupon-adjusted pricing against competitors. The stores provided a broad selection of nationally recognized brands in bedding, cookware, small appliances, and decorative accessories.

Linens 'n Things filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and closed all retail locations. The brand was subsequently acquired for e-commerce use, and a limited online operation was attempted, though it has not replicated the original retail presence. Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, HomeGoods, and Wayfair now serve the customer base that Linens 'n Things once addressed.