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At Home, the big-box retail chain specializing in home furnishing, will be shuttering dozens of stores after filing for bankruptcy amid mounting debt and several economic headwinds.

In June, the company announced it would file for Chapter 11 protection to help eliminate $2 billion in debt and provide new funding to "support the company through its restructuring process and beyond."

At Home declined to comment on further closures when contacted for comment.

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Why It Matters

At Home is the most recent furnishings retailer to file for bankruptcy, following similar moves by Big Lots and True Value within the past year. This year has already been marked by a notable increase in bankruptcy filings, reflecting broader economic pressures for American businesses.

As well as longstanding challenges facing U.S. retail—declining in-store traffic and competition from the e-commerce space—companies are navigating an increasingly uncertain business environment, financially stressed consumers and, as At Home said, the potential impacts of the administration's trade policies.

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Which At Home Locations Are Closing?

Hilco, the firm overseeing the sales process, announced in mid-June that over 20 At Home locations across several states would be shuttering as part of the bankruptcy process. At the time of the announcement, the retailer said it operated around 260 stores across 40 states.

Additionally, in a July 24 court filing, At Home announced that six additional stores had been marked for closure:

What People Are Saying

At Home CEO Brad Weston, in the June bankruptcy announcement, said: "While we have made significant progress advancing our initiatives to date, we are operating against the backdrop of an increasingly dynamic and rapidly evolving trade environment as we navigate the impact of tariffs.

He added: "The steps we are taking today to fully de-lever our balance sheet will improve our ability to compete in the marketplace in the face of continued volatility and increase the resilience of our business for the long term."

What Happens Next

Major closing sales are underway at affected locations. Hilco has advised customers to consult shopgenius.com to find the nearest closing store.

Update 08/05/25, 4:47 a.m. ET: This article was updated with a response from At Home.

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