There was a time when locals would celebrate the opening of a big-box store in their community. Whether it was Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club or Best Buy, shoppers craved the wide selection of items, bulk savings or simply something new.
That was before online shopping took its toll on retail. Then came the pandemic, supply chain issues and inflation. Today, many national retailers are fighting for survival.
The Container Store is no exception. The Texas-based company, which specializes in home organization products, filed for bankruptcy in December 2024, citing mounting debt, increased competition and declining sales. At that time, it had 102 stores in 34 states…