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Room & Board company history timeline

1980

Founded in 1980, Room & Board employs more than 900 people across the country, from our Minneapolis, Minnesota, headquarters to stores and delivery centers nationwide.

The current president was among those who bought a $199 foam sofa sleeper, a hit among the 1980 debut offers.

1997

But its formula has held steady, with some of its designs introduced decades ago. “The York sofa looks mainstream today, but in 1997 it was considered modern because it doesn’t have a rolled arm,” Champeau said.

1998

Gordon took the high road, taking his company public for the first time in 1998 with 47 stores.

2021

Champeau expects that to top $500 million in 2021 with sales up strongly this year despite the pandemic. “The sales drop was significant when the stores closed in April, but sales in August and September were record setting,” he said.

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