Wayfair (NYSE:W) is an e-commerce company specializing in home furnishings and household goods. Through its online platforms, the company offers furniture, décor, lighting, rugs, mattresses, appliances, kitchen and bath products, outdoor items, and other products for residential and commercial spaces.
Wayfair operates its flagship Wayfair brand alongside specialty retail brands such as Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and Perigold. Its platform connects customers with a broad network of suppliers and provides product discovery, ordering, delivery, customer service, and related home-shopping services. The company also serves business and professional customers through Wayfair Professional.
Founded in 2002 by Niraj Shah and Steve Conine as CSN Stores, the company adopted the Wayfair name in 2011 and went public in 2014. Wayfair primarily serves customers in the United States and also operates in selected international markets, including Canada and the United Kingdom. Co-founder Niraj Shah serves as chief executive officer, while co-founder Steve Conine remains involved in the company’s leadership and governance.
