World Market, officially branded as Cost Plus World Market, is an American specialty and import retail store chain. Originally founded in 1958 as Cost Plus in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, the company is now owned by Bed Bath & Beyond (which was acquired by Overstock.com). World Market operates approximately 240 stores across the United States, offering a unique mix of globally sourced furniture, home decor, food, beverages, and gifts.
The brand's identity is built around offering products sourced from artisans and producers around the world. World Market's buyers travel globally to discover unique items, from hand-carved Indonesian furniture to Italian pasta, Indian spices, and European chocolates. This global sourcing approach gives the stores a distinctive character compared to mainstream home goods retailers, with an ever-changing assortment that encourages discovery.
The product range includes furniture, rugs, curtains, home decor, tabletop items, kitchen accessories, specialty foods, wine, beer, spirits, candy, coffee, tea, and gift items. World Market is particularly known for its affordable accent furniture such as papasan chairs, media consoles, and dining sets; its extensive international food and beverage selection; and its seasonal holiday collections. The stores have a bazaar-like atmosphere that combines home furnishing shopping with gourmet food exploration.
World Market operates a loyalty program called World Market Rewards that offers members discounts, early access to sales, and birthday rewards. The company is also known for its popular seasonal sales events and its broad selection of international wines and craft beers at competitive prices.