Retail climate a factor in Comina closing latest Providence store

COMINA, A FAMILY-OWNED home-furnishings store, had operated in a variety of locations in Providence over the past 30 years, but recently closed its latest location, at 199 Wayland St., in Wayland Square, and will consolidate its operations in two existing stores in suburban Boston. /PBN PHOTO/MARY MACDONALD
COMINA, A FAMILY-OWNED home-furnishings store, had operated in a variety of locations in Providence over the past 30 years, but recently closed its latest location, at 199 Wayland St., in Wayland Square, and will consolidate its operations in two existing stores in suburban Boston. /PBN PHOTO/MARY MACDONALD

PROVIDENCE – Wayland Square has lost a longtime business. Comina, a home-furnishings store, closed last week and will consolidate its operations to two existing stores in suburban Boston.

The family-owned business had operated in a variety of locations in Providence over the past 30 years, said an owner, Amy Nicholas. Its latest location was at 199 Wayland St.

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She cited the retail climate, among other factors, and said sales did not sustain the business in its Providence location. The business has locations in Wellesley and Concord, in Massachusetts.

Mary MacDonald is a PBN staff writer. Email her at MacDonald@PBN.com, or you can follow her on Twitter @MaryF_MacDonald.

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