US EditionHow Tariffs Drove This Retail Chain Into Bankruptcy
UNITED STATES, JUN 16 – At Home will close 26 stores and restructure to eliminate $2 billion in debt due to tariffs, inflation, and supply chain issues, affecting its 260-store chain nationwide.
- At Home, a Texas-based home goods retailer with 260 stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 16, 2025, in Delaware court.
- The filing followed increasing financial pressure from rising tariffs, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a slowdown in consumer spending.
- At Home plans to close 26 underperforming stores by September 30, 2025, while agreeing with lenders to eliminate roughly $2 billion in debt and secure fresh funding.
- CEO Brad Weston said the company struggled amid a 'rapidly evolving trade environment' due to tariffs, and analyst Neil Saunders noted debt reduction buys time but broader changes are needed.
- The bankruptcy highlights challenges for brick-and-mortar retailers reliant on imported goods and seasonal sales, illustrating the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty on retail viability.
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