If you shop at At Home for home decor or furniture and live in California, you may want to take note. The popular retailer has announced that several stores across the state will be closing down by the fall of 2025. This move follows At Home’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and is part of its plan to shut down 26 “underperforming” stores nationwide.
Why is at home closing stores in california?
The company said in court documents that “rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and unsustainable customs costs” were major reasons for the bankruptcy. These financial pressures, combined with challenges in the retail industry, pushed At Home to make some tough choices.
- Store operating costs have become too high
- Brick-and-mortar locations are not bringing in enough profit
- The company is now being restructured and handed over to investment firms based in New York and San Francisco
For Californians, that means the end of some local stores that have been community staples for years.
Which at home stores are closing in california?
At Home confirmed that several of its stores in California will shut down. If you live in or near one of these cities, you might want to check if your local store is on this list:
- San Jose – 750 Newhall Drive
- Tustin – 2505 El Camino Real
- Pasadena – 3795 E. Foothills Boulevard
- Costa Mesa – 2200 Harbor Boulevard
- Chico – 1982 E. 20th Street
- Foothill Ranch – 26532 Towne Center Drive
- Long Beach – 2900 N. Bellflower Boulevard
- Sacramento – 8320 Delta Shores Circle South
These closures will take place no later than September 30, 2025, according to court documents.
How this will affect california shoppers
For loyal customers, these closures mean fewer in-person shopping options for home décor, furniture, and seasonal items. If your favorite At Home store is on the list, you may want to take advantage of clearance sales that are expected as these locations prepare to shut their doors.
Here is what you might notice:
- Inventory will start thinning out over the next few months
- Prices may be marked down to clear out products
- You may need to shift to shopping online or driving farther to another store that remains open (if any)
If you have gift cards, reward points, or returns, now is the time to use them before your local store closes.
Is the at-home website still operating?
Yes, for now, the At Home website is still up and running. Even though many stores are closing, the company is expected to continue online sales.
That means:
- You can still order items online if your local store shuts down
- Online customer service may still handle orders, returns, and product inquiries
- Shipping delays may happen as warehouse and store operations are adjusted
However, always double-check your local store status before ordering for in-store pickup.
Will more california stores close in the future?
At the moment, only the 26 locations listed in court documents are confirmed for closure. California had some of the highest concentrations of store closures, but it is not clear yet if more are planned later in the year.
Retail experts say it depends on how the company performs under new ownership. If the market continues to shift away from physical stores and toward e-commerce, additional closures could happen down the road.
So, if your At Home location is still open, it may be wise to stay updated in case more announcements are made.
What other retailers have announced closures in 2025?
At Home is just one of several retailers downsizing in 2025. Others include:
- Big Lots
- Joann Fabrics
- Kohl’s
- JCPenney
- Macy’s
- Party City
This wave of closures shows how tough the current retail environment is, especially for large stores trying to maintain big physical footprints.
