Florida Leather Gallery Consolidates as Matter Bros. Furniture

May 12, 2026  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

The decision reflects a deliberate move to unify operations under one platform, Matter Brothers Furniture, allowing the company to streamline execution, strengthen its market position, and enhance the overall customer experience.

“This is about building a more focused, more scalable business for the future and positioning ourselves to lead with clarity,” said President John Matter. “By bringing our leather expertise home to Matter Brothers Furniture, we are creating a stronger, more unified brand with the direction to grow in a meaningful way.”

Strengthening a Core Category
Leather will remain a core and strategic category within Matter Brothers Furniture.

As part of this integration, the company will:

- Expand its leather assortment across showrooms

- Elevate presentation and merchandising standards

- Introduce dedicated Leather Studio environments within select locations

This approach is expected to increase visibility, improve the customer experience, and create expanded selling opportunities across the category.

Operational Continuity
Matter Brothers Furniture confirmed that its infrastructure, including order management, fulfillment, and client care, will remain unchanged throughout the transition.

This continuity ensures a seamless experience for both customers and vendor partners, while also enabling greater operational efficiency across inventory and distribution systems.

Continued Investment in Growth
As part of its long-term expansion strategy, Matter Brothers Furniture is continuing to invest in both its physical footprint and operational capabilities.

This includes a new showroom in the Wesley Chapel market, representing a significant expansion of the company’s presence and a key milestone in its growth trajectory.

The new location will feature the company’s latest store format and, at approximately 85,000 square feet, will become its second-largest showroom. A grand opening is anticipated in late 2027.

In addition, the company is making significant investments in modernizing its technology, focusing on how the customer experience is delivered across the business.

Looking Ahead
With a unified brand and a focused strategy, Matter Brothers Furniture is positioning itself for accelerated growth, a stronger market presence, and continued leadership in the home furnishings space.

“This move allows us to operate with greater focus and momentum, while creating new opportunities to grow, innovate, and better serve our customers,” said Vice President Tom Matter. “We are confident in the direction we are taking and excited about what’s ahead.”