It was March 19th, 1948, when J. Ray Weir, son of a furniture merchant and known as Ray to family and friends, opened the first Weir’s Furniture Company in a modest 20-by-70 foot storefront on Knox Street. Since that day, the company has grown to 4 locations in Dallas, Plano, Southlake and Farmers Branch.
Here's a Look into Some Pivotal Moments in Our History
March 19, 1948
On March 19th, second generation furniture merchant J. Ray Weir opens Weir’s Early American Shop on Knox Street in Dallas. For the next 24 years, he immerses himself in his business, buying all the furniture for the store, uncrating it and hand-polishing each piece himself. He waits on customers, makes deliveries in his 1937 Chevy truck, and eventually acquires neighboring storefronts to expand.
May 1, 1963
Dedicated to preserve old time traditions, the Weir’s Country Store opens. Filled with unique treasures, old fashioned candy and 25-cent popcorn. Fully restored post office added in 1969.
October 10, 1972
Ray and his wife Bea retire and son Dan is appointed the role of President.
March 19, 1998
In honor of the company’s 50th anniversary, Weir’s breaks ground on a second store in Plano, Texas, with three generations of family members present. A special Family Declaration was signed reiterating their commitment to the Weir’s vision statement: “We are committed to honor the Lord Jesus Christ in all we do by operating Weir’s and all affiliated businesses according to Biblical principles.”
October 25, 1999
Weir’s opens a store in Plano on Preston Road near Spring Creek Parkway.
June 19, 2003
Dan Weir hands the reins to his nephew Mark Moore, the newly appointed CEO.
December 6, 2007
Weir’s opens a third store in Southlake off of Highway 114 near Southlake Boulevard.
March 12, 2011
Weir’s opens in Farmers Branch on Spring Valley Road. This location includes new corporate offices, a warehouse and a store.
March 3, 2022
The Travis & Knox Street store is re-opened on the bottom floor of Weir's Plaza, a 12 story high rise building with restaurants and office space.
