Haynes Furniture and The Dump will close permanently, bringing a 128-year family retail legacy to a close. Going-out-of-business sales begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. SB360 Capital Partners, an asset disposition and advisory firm, will assist Haynes Furniture and The Dump in conducting the sales.
“This is a bittersweet ending, filled with gratitude for four generations of customers and employees,” E.J. Strelitz, executive chairman of the family-owned and operated stores, said. “Thank you to everyone who helped us along the way.”
For Strelitz, the farewell is deeply personal. “I’ve been fortunate to work every day alongside a close-knit family of associates in our Haynes showrooms, The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlets, our Williamsburg distribution center, and our flagship store and headquarters on Virginia Beach Boulevard,” he said. “Now, I look forward to a new chapter with more time to give back to the communities my forebears loved and appreciated so deeply.”
The Haynes story began on Grace Street in Richmond and Main Street in Norfolk. Through generations of family leadership and the tireless work of dedicated employees, the business built its reputation on value, service and strong community ties.
Strelitz’s grandparents Ellis and Minnie helped make Haynes “good people to deal with.” The next generation — Leonard and Buddy Strelitz with Tom Hofheimer — carried that promise forward through purchasing strength, operating excellence and a simple principle: treat employees and customers the way you would want to be treated yourself. Strelitz, his brother-in-law David Brand, and a team of even more talent later created The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet, bringing the off-price retail model to furniture.
“The going-out-of-business sale will feature an extensive assortment of brand-name furniture, mattresses and rugs, with substantial savings and further markdowns throughout the liquidation,” Strelitz said. “It’s our final thank-you for generations of loyalty and support.
Aaron Miller, president of SB360 Capital Partners, added, “Generations of Virginians have trusted Haynes for quality and value, and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlets made luxury brands accessible at outlet prices. This sale brings the best of both together one last time. Customers will find everything from national bestsellers to one-of-a-kind luxury pieces across Haynes and The Dump stores in Virginia, all at significant savings. It’s a rare chance to furnish a home with brands Virginians have trusted for generations, at a fraction of what they’d normally pay.”
