Founded in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond is the #1 superstore domestics retailer in the US, with more than 500 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. The stores' floor-to-ceiling shelves stock better-quality [brand-name and private-label] goods in two main categories: domestics [bed linens, bathroom and kitchen items] and home furnishings [cookware and cutlery, small household appliances, picture frames, and more].