Harmon Discount / Harmon Face

Harmon Discount, also known as Harmon Face Values, was a specialty retailer offering health, beauty, and personal care products, with a concentration in the Northeastern United States. The company was founded in 1971 and grew to become a familiar destination for shoppers seeking discounted cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and everyday essentials. In 2002, Harmon Discount was acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., a milestone that expanded its reach and connected the brand with a major national retailer.

As of February 2023, Harmon Discount operated 52 stores, primarily located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The stores were found in both suburban shopping centers and urban retail corridors, reflecting a flexible approach to site selection and retail format. Over the past five years, Harmon focused on opening stores in high-traffic areas, adapting to changing retail environments and consumer preferences.

The company’s operations came to an end in early 2023, when Bed Bath & Beyond entered bankruptcy and began liquidating assets. All Harmon Discount stores were closed and leases terminated as part of the parent company’s restructuring process. Prior to closure, Harmon Discount was recognized for generating reliable foot traffic and for its ability to fit into a variety of retail settings, often serving as a complementary tenant in multi-tenant centers. The brand’s legacy remains relevant to commercial real estate professionals as an example of a specialty retailer that successfully adapted to both suburban and urban markets, and whose fate was ultimately shaped by broader corporate financial decisions.