A New England business is closing its doors abruptly this Christmas season.
Circle Furniture – which just opened a Hyannis location in May 2025 – is closing its doors after more than half a century of doing business, the business announced on its website.
“With a heavy heart, circumstance [sic] have gone against the business and we can no longer afford to continue operations, therefore all employees are being let go…effective Dec. 23,” a layoff email that was shared with the Boston Globe said.
Here’s more about what’s happening.
What is the situation with Circle Furniture?
The Circle Furniture website states that all stores “are closed (until) further notice.”
The business, headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts has eight stores located across the Bay State, its most recent store opening on Cape Cod last summer, according to the Boston Business Journal. The Hyannis showroom opened in May 2025 at 332 Iyannough Road, according to its Instagram and Facebook pages.
The business also previously had a location in New Hampshire.
Furniture Today reported that Circle Furniture employees were told about the closure via “a companywide email on Dec. 19 and got another email on Dec. 23 revealing that they are being laid off.”
The store reportedly has about 65 employees. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), businesses with more than 50 employees need to give 60 days notice prior to a mass layoff. No filing has appeared on the state website as of Wednesday, Dec. 24.
What’s the history of Circle Furniture?
The business got its start in the 1950s in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to Furniture Today.
Circle Furniture had been around for almost 70 years until the time of its closing this week.
“We are dedicated to providing a wide selection of unique, quality furniture with a team of talented designers to help you every step of the way,” the Circle Furniture website states. “Besides sourcing expertly crafted and beautiful furniture, we take strides to be an important part of the local community—both by working with local factories and supporting local charities.”
