Massachusetts has experienced a tough few years for brick-and-mortar businesses. Many physical stores have closed due to a changing economy and the transition to online shopping. Some of those businesses have thrived with just online shopping, while others have called it quits altogether.
One retailer, home goods giant Bed Bath and Beyond, shuttered all physical locations following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing a few years ago. The store was experiencing mounting debt, declining sales, and was having a tough time competing with other retailers.
The closings were sad for me. My wife and I spent much of our time purchasing home goods in that store, and we really enjoyed our shopping experience, particularly at the Pittsfield and Holyoke stores. We loved shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond so much that we selected the retailer for our wedding registry…