Outten Brothers Home Furnishings to close after 78 years
Family-owned retailer begins final liquidation October 2
SALISBURY, MD — Family-owned and operated Outten Brothers Home Furnishings is going out of business after providing Salisbury and surrounding communities with quality home furnishings for 78 years. The final liquidation sale opens to the public October 2, and the building is for sale.
Outten Bros. Inc. was founded in 1947 by Edward Outten and his brothers and quickly became known for customer service that went above and beyond, from in-home deliveries to flexible in-house financing. Edward opened the Salisbury store in 1958 and after his retirement in 1992, his son Jeff continued the family tradition, leading the business for more than two decades. Jeff’s children—April, Michael, and Jason—also worked alongside him, representing the third generation. During this time, he developed a close friendship with warehouse manager Roland Powell Jr., who purchased the business in 2016 and later rebranded it as Outten Brothers Home Furnishings.In 2023, April and Powell married, extending the Outten family legacy in the retail business.
“Outten Brothers has always been about family, service, and community,” said Powell. “It’s been an honor to carry on this legacy, and April and I are deeply grateful to our customers for supporting us through the years.”
Outten Brothers Home Furnishings has long been dedicated to serving its community beyond the showroom floor. Over the years, the company has supported a wide range of charitable efforts, including Habitat for Humanity, Joseph House, Salvation Army, Tangier Classic, and numerous local churches, reflecting the family’s enduring commitment to giving back.
The final liquidation sale for Outten Brothers Home Furnishings opens to the public on October 2 at 413 North Salisbury Blvd. The 32,000-square-foot showroom is filled with high-quality furniture and mattresses, all available at deep discounts and priced to move quickly. Home accessories will be discounted 65%. Featured brands include Ashley, Best Home Furnishings, Catnapper, Corsicana, CrownMark, Fusion, Jofran, Hughes Furniture, Nectar, New Classic, Pulaski, Restonic, Southern Motion, and Steve Silver. Management encourages early shopping for the best selection.
The building is for sale, and interested parties may contact Powell at (410) 742-4408.
For more information on the liquidation sale, visit www.outtenfurniture.com.
