At Home to Close Ypsilanti Store Amid Bankruptcy

Ypsilanti, Michigan, September 10, 2025

News Summary

At Home has announced the closure of its Ypsilanti store located at 3100 Washtenaw Ave due to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The retailer will shut down a total of 30 locations nationwide by September 30, with the Ypsilanti store’s closing sale featuring discounts of up to 30%. While this location is closing, other Michigan stores will remain operational. The company attributes its financial challenges to a difficult commercial environment and macroeconomic factors.

Ypsilanti, Michigan – At Home to Close Store Amid Bankruptcy

At Home, a national home furniture and decor retailer, has announced the impending closure of its Ypsilanti store located at 3100 Washtenaw Ave.. This decision comes as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, which will culminate in the shutdown of a total of 30 locations nationwide by September 30. The Ypsilanti store is set to close by the end of the month, and in line with this, the company is currently holding going-out-of-business sales featuring discounts of up to 30%.

Company Expansion Plans and Current Store Operations

Despite the closure of the Ypsilanti location, other At Home stores in Michigan will remain open. These include locations in Bloomfield Hills, Georgetown Township, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Troy, Utica, and Wixom. The company’s total store count has reduced to 260 stores nationwide, following the closing of six stores over the past year. At Home currently employs nearly 7,200 people across its locations.

Factors Leading to Bankruptcy and Store Closures

At Home cites a challenging commercial environment paired with macroeconomic issues, including increased tariffs, as key pressures affecting its revenue and cost structure. The company has struggled with various retail challenges, leading to many of its remaining stores operating at sub-optimal performance levels. The retail sector overall has seen similar consumer retreat this year, with major retailers such as Big Lots, Joann Fabrics, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Party City also closing locations.

Ownership Changes and Loan Agreements

In June, At Home confirmed that ownership would transfer to a consortium of hedge funds and firms based in New York City and San Francisco as part of its bankruptcy plan. Lenders currently hold over 95% of At Home’s debt, reflecting the financial strain the company is experiencing. In July, the retailer initially planned for 26 store closures but later revised this number to 24, allowing two locations in Princeton, NJ and Wauwatosa, WI to remain open. Six additional stores were added to the closure list in August, bringing the total planned store closings to 30.

Managing Store Closures

To assist in managing the closing sales, At Home has enlisted the services of Hilco Consumer – Retail. These sales will continue until all inventory, store fixtures, and equipment have been sold. The challenging economic landscape, exacerbated by rising interest rates and persistent inflation, significantly influenced At Home’s bankruptcy filing and its strategic decisions moving forward.

Conclusion

As At Home navigates its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the closure of stores like the one in Ypsilanti reflects broader trends affecting the retail industry. The company’s inventory reduction efforts aim to revitalize its financial standing, but challenges remain as it works towards a sustainable future.

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