World Market is a retail chain in the United States that offers a wide range of imported furniture, home decor, gourmet food, and beverages. The company was first established as a small store in San Francisco in 1958 by William Amthor. It initially focused on selling hand-woven wicker furniture from his travels around the world. Over the years, the business expanded and evolved its product offerings to include a variety of unique items from different countries and cultures. The headquarters of World Market is located in Oakland, California. This location serves as the company's central hub for managing its operations and overseeing its network of stores across the United States. The corporat