Couples' Verdict on Bed Bath & Beyond for Wedding Registries
Thousands of engaged couples have removed Bed Bath & Beyond items from their wedding registries on Zola Inc., an online wedding services platform, since January, representing a decline of more than 50% versus registries for nuptials that were held last year. The exodus of so many married couples-to-be underscores that the precipitous decline isn’t a temporary slump that will easily reverse course if the retailer is able to replenish its stocks of merchandise. Competitors like Amazon, Target, and Walmart have seized on the opportunity, while Babylist Inc. is planning to open its first physical store in June to compete against Buybuy Baby.
