Montreal-based furniture retailer Cozey is opening its first permanent store in the city, adding a 3,700-square-foot downtown showroom as the company expands its physical retail presence across North America.
The store, at 1020 Saint-Catherine St. W., is scheduled to open Sept. 24 and will carry Cozey’s full collection, including living-room furniture, bedroom pieces and mattresses.
Expanding beyond online retail
The Montreal location is part of a broader expansion that has seen Cozey increase its physical retail presence while also entering new international markets. The company says it now operates six retail locations across North America, three of which are permanent, and plans to open a flagship store in New York in early 2027.
Cozey also launched its e-commerce business in Australia earlier this year. The company says it has continued expanding its product lineup with new categories and designs as it builds its presence beyond its original digital-only model.
The Montreal showroom will include the company’s newer products, including the Cassini Sofa, described by Cozey as its first modular curved sofa, along with two sleeper designs, the Orian Sofa-Bed and Atmosphere Sleeper Sofa.
For founder and chief executive Frederic Aubé, the Montreal opening also marks a return to the city where the company began in 2020.
“It feels good to bring Cozey home,” he said. “The very first Cozey sofa was designed to combat the realities of Montreal living: tight staircases, compact spaces, and ultimately, what we saw was a need for furniture that works harder for modern homes and customers. To be back on the ground, permanently, where it all began, and to have the opportunity to connect with and learn more from our customers here is incredibly meaningful for us. We have a week’s worth of celebrations planned to make the most of the homecoming that it is.”
Montreal showroom
The company says the new location will give customers the opportunity to see its complete collection in person, including its latest product launches. The showroom is located on a busy street in downtown Montreal and will operate seven days a week.
Cozey’s expansion into permanent retail locations represents a shift from its digital roots, with the company increasing its investment in physical stores while continuing to sell through its e-commerce operations.
The retailer says its product development strategy is focused on expanding into new areas of the home while offering furniture that combines function, flexibility and design. The company also says its approach has been influenced by Montreal and the way people live in urban spaces.
The store’s regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Cozey has also scheduled two events as part of its opening week. An opening-night event is planned for Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by a coffee and doughnut event on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both events require an RSVP, with space limited, according to the company.
The Montreal store comes as Cozey continues to expand its retail network and product offering while pursuing international growth through its e-commerce business.
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