Texas-based furniture and home décor retailer At Home is closing 29 stores across the country by Sept. 30. The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June as costs escalated and the retail market struggled.
At Home initially planned to shutter 26 stores but has added three more to the closure list.
The decision is not unique — other big-box retailers like Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Party City have all closed stores or filed for bankruptcy this year.
Which At Home stores are closing?
Court documents indicate the following stores will close:
- New York: Rego Park, Bronx, Nanuet
- California: San Jose, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Pasadena, Chico, Foothill Ranch, Long Beach, Sacramento
- Florida: North Miami
- Minnesota: Rochester
- Washington: Bellingham, Yakima
- New Jersey: Middletown Township, Ledgewood, Princeton
- Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
- Massachusetts: Shrewsbury, Dedham
- Illinois: Peoria, Crestwood, Geneva
- Virginia: Manassas, Leesburg
- Montana: Billings
- Wisconsin: Wauwatosa, Madison
All of these are scheduled to be closed by the end of September 2025.
Why did At Home go bankrupt?
The company blames a series of issues that pushed it into bankruptcy:
- High interest rates made borrowing money more expensive.
- Inflation increased the costs to run stores and buy products.
- Tariffs made imports more expensive for items they sell.
Court filings outline that several At Home stores are “underperforming”, meaning they do not bring in enough revenue to cover expenses. Within the past year, six stores have already closed before this more extensive round of closures.
What’s next for the company?
As part of the bankruptcy, ownership of At Home will transfer to a group of hedge funds and investment firms in New York City and San Francisco.
This is a typical bankruptcy play — new owners typically infuse fresh cash to continue operating the business while cutting costs by shutting down weaker stores.
How will this affect consumers?
For consumers, these shutdowns can result in:
- Store closing sales at affected stores — shoppers may see clearance prices on leftover merchandise.
- Fewer physical stores, so shoppers will have to buy online or drive farther to visit an At Home store.
- Gift cards and rewards are supposed to still be good, but consumers might want to use them sooner rather than later.
The larger picture: retail is evolving
At Home is not the only one struggling. More consumers are shopping online, and rising costs are pinching big-box retailers. Lots of merchants are reducing physical stores to remain viable.
If you’re an At Home customer, go to your local store to determine if it’s closing. All 29 stores will close by September 30, 2025.
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