MINEOLA, N.Y. – Linon Home Decor has acquired Coast to Coast Imports, the mid-priced accent furniture specialist that went out of business last year. The deal, which officially closed per Federal Court order on April 11, includes all tangible and intangible business personal property assets, intellectual property, branding and millions of dollars in finished goods inventory, according to Linon.
The Coast to Coast brand is now being relaunched under the Linon umbrella, joining the company’s portfolio alongside Powell and Linon.
“Coast to Coast was never just a product line; it was a design voice with a loyal following and a strong retail presence,” said Jim Ziozis, Linon president. “We’re proud to carry that legacy forward, ensuring the brand’s continuity and protecting its integrity in the market.”
As part of the acquisition, Linon now owns all Coast to Coast branding and product listings and “will actively protect and grow the brand across all channels.” In addition to Coast to Coast, Linon has acquired the intellectual property and trademarks for Coast2Coast Home, Accents by Andy Stein, Jadu Accents, Treasure Trove Accent Furniture and Pieces in Paradise.
Ziosis said retailers can expect a “seamless transition” and immediate product availability. He says Linon currently has more than 500 legacy Coast to Coast items in stock and ready for sale.
“While others focused on short-term disruption, we focused on long-term value for our partners, stakeholders and for the Coast to Coast brand itself,” he said. “We are not just maintaining the collection; we are investing in it. New product development under the Coast to Coast label is already underway.”
Coast to Coast went into receivership last July after defaulting on its credit agreement. In February, all the company’s former furniture and equipment was reportedly being auctioned off in Memphis for more than $10 million.
Earlier this week, case goods supplier HH2 announced it would form a new accent brand based on Coast to Coast’s offering. Company CEO Lee Boone said HH2 had invested “millions of dollars” to stabilize the factories that were supplying Coast to Coast to keep inventory flowing to retailers.
“We worked with the factories that were supplying the product,” he told Furniture Today. “These were open line goods. We sort of stepped in and assisted the flow of product.”
HH2 acquired some of the Coast to Coast inventory that was left over in Asia, but nothing else, Boone said.
“Some of the old production that was unshipped for Coast to Coast will be part of the Creations brand at first, but it will become an accents brand that’s more aspirational,” Boone said.
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