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At Home, the home decor retailer that rivals HomeGoods, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to close 26 “underperforming” stores by the end of 2025.

The Texas-based company, which operated 260 stores as of June 16, according to bankruptcy filingscurrently employs 7,170 people over 40 states. The company, in court records, cited “broader economic and retail-specific market pressure” as a reason for the need to close stores, and pointed to customs costs due to increased tariffs as a reason, among others.

Here’s what to know about At Home’s bankruptcy filing, and what stores the company plans to close, including several in New Jersey.

At Home bankruptcy; Why is At Home closing?

Court records filed in a Delaware bankruptcy court indicate At Home has faced a “challenging commercial environment brought on by both broader economic and retail-specific market pressure.”

The company also pointed to macroeconomic issues, including rapid and dramatic rise in interest rates, persistent inflation and concerns over unsustainable customs costs resulting from increased tariffs. Filings also stated that retailers are contending with reduced foot traffic in stores, while battling competition from off-price retailers that offer substantial discounts.

As a result, At Home already closed six stores in 2024.

See what At Home stores closing; At Home closing list, locations

At Home is closing 26 stores, according to court filings. There is potential for additional store closures, the company said.

New York

• Bronx: 300 Baychester Ave.
• Rego Park: 6135 Junction Blvd.

California

• San Jose: 750 Newhall Drive
• Tustin: 2505 The Royal Camino
• Costa Mesa: 2200 Harbor Blvd.
• Pasadena: 3795 E. Foothills Blvd.
• Chico: 1982 E. 20th St.
• Foothill Ranch: 26532 Towne Center Drive, Suites A-B
• Sacramento: 8320 Delta Shores Circle South
• Long Beach: 2900 N. Bellflower Blvd.

Florida

• North Miami: 14585 Biscayne Blvd.

Minnesota

• Rochester: 2820 Highway 63 South

Washington

• Bellingham: 1001 E. Sunset Drive
• Yakima: 2530 Rudkin Road

Pennsylvania

• Pittsburgh: 720 Clairton Blvd.

Massachusetts

• Shrewsbury: 571 Boston Turnpike
• Dedham: 300 Providence Highway

Illinois

• Peoria: 5203 W. War Memorial Drive
• Crestwood: 13180 S. Cicero Ave.

Wisconsin

• Wauwatosa: 3201 N. Mayfair Road

Virginia

• Manassas: 8300 Sudley Road
• Leesburg: 19460 Compass Creek Parkway

Montana

• Billings: 905 S. 24th St. West

New Jersey

• Middletown Township: 1361 NJ-35
• Ledgewood: 461 Route 10 East
• Princeton: 301 Nassau Park Blvd.

How many At Home stores closing NJ? NJ At Home stores closing

There are three stores in New Jersey that will close during At Home’s initial phase this year. They are locations in Middletown Township, Ledgewood and Princeton.

At Home stores NJ

There are about a dozen At Home stores in New Jersey. See the At Home store locator map here.

When will At Home close stores?

At Home plans to close 26 initial stores by Sept. 30, 2025, according to court documents.

Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.

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