Online home giant Wayfair is flipping the script on its digital-only roots, launching a bold physical retail co-op program in its Boston headquarters as it gears up for a new wave of brick-and-mortar stores in 2026 .
Starting January 5 , 2026 , this six-month, paid co-op experience is designed to recruit top college talent and train the next generation of retail leaders and merchandisers. Why Wayfair Is Expanding Physical Retail—And Why Boston Is the Hub Wayfair’s vision is to be the first and favorite
destination for anything home , inspiring our customers to find their ‘just right’ solutions—providing support and empowerment in an experience they can make their own.
This push reflects the company’s broader transformation: after years of dominating online sales, Wayfair now aims to open and operate physical retail locations across its entire family of brands, including AllModern, Joss & Main, Birch Lane, and Perigold .
The Boston home base serves as the test bed for retail innovation—mixing digital expertise with immersive, in-person store experiences built for today’s shoppers. Physical Retail Co-Op: Training Future Store Leaders The Physical Retail Co-op program runs January 5 to June 19, 2026 , and pays $23 per hour .
Co-ops work 40 hours per week with four days in the Boston office (Monday-Thursday) and one day remote (Friday)…
