In a move that’s about as subtle as a glitter bomb at a corporate meeting, Bed Bath & Beyond’s executive chairman Marcus Lemonis has declared a dramatic breakup with California. 🚫

Apparently, running a business in the Golden State is now harder than finding matching towels during a clearance sale. Lemonis took to social media (aka X, because we’re still calling it that) to announce that his bankrupt retail chain will absolutely, positively NOT reopen any stores in California.

The Drama Unfolds

His spicy hot take? California’s business environment is more complicated than assembling IKEA furniture without instructions. “This isn’t about politics , it’s about reality,” Lemonis dramatically proclaimed, conveniently forgetting that California happens to have the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Political Theatrics or Genuine Complaint?

Let’s be real: this sounds more like a temper tantrum than a legitimate business strategy. Lemonis, a known Trump supporter who’s more comfortable in reality TV than actual retail management, seems to be playing a provocative game of corporate chess.

Newsom Claps Back

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom wasn’t about to let this slide. His press office essentially responded with a digital shrug, basically telling Bed Bath & Beyond, “We thought you didn’t exist anyway”.

So buckle up for another episode of “Corporations vs. California” - where the drama is always high, and the stakes are even higher. Stay tuned, Bay Area! 🍿