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From Home Furnishing Business
Outten Brothers in Maryland to Close After Almost 80 Years
September 30,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Family-owned and operated Outten Brothers Home Furnishings is going out of business after 78 years of exceptional service. The final liquidation sale begins Oct 2, and the building is for sale.
Owner Roland Powell Jr. has partnered with leading furniture promotional sales specialists Planned Furniture Promotions (PFP) to handle the going-out-of-business sale events. With PFP’s expertise, the closing sale will be managed with the same professionalism and attention to detail that have defined Outten Brothers Home Furnishings for generations.
“For nearly 80 years, Outten Brothers has been a trusted name in quality home furnishings and Roland Powell Jr. has carried that legacy forward with dedication,” said Roy Hester, senior vice president of PFP. “We’re honored to support him and his team in closing this chapter with a memorable final sale.”
Outten Bros. Inc. was founded in 1947 by Edward Outten and his brothers and quickly became known for customer service that went above and beyond, from in-home deliveries to flexible in-house financing. Edward opened the Salisbury store in 1958 and after his retirement in 1992, his son Jeff continued the family tradition, leading the business for more than two decades. Jeff’s children—April, Michael, and Jason—also worked alongside him, representing the third generation. During this time, he developed a close friendship with warehouse manager Roland Powell Jr., who purchased the business in 2016 and later rebranded it as Outten Brothers Home Furnishings. In 2023, April and Powell married, extending the Outten family legacy in the retail business.
Outten Brothers Home Furnishings has long been dedicated to serving its community beyond the showroom floor. Over the years, the company has supported a wide range of charitable efforts, including Habitat for Humanity, Joseph House, Salvation Army, Tangier Classic, and numerous local churches, reflecting the family’s enduring commitment to giving back.
The final liquidation sale for Outten Brothers Home Furnishings begins Oct 2. The building is for sale, and interested parties may contact Powell at (410) 742-4408. For more information on the liquidation sale, visit www.outtenfurniture.com.