SHREVEPORT, LA – It’s been a rough year for retailers all over the place, including Shreveport. Burlington Coat Factory in Shreveport has closed. Joann’s Fabric has closed. Big Lots. Several Kohl’s across the country have closed. It’s just been a rough go for retailers across the board.
Retailers Big & Small Facing Numerous Challenges
Now, it sounds like another big retailer may be shutting down in the next few months. Another big chain is pointing to the tariff war as one of the reasons they might have to shut down some stores. The rising cost of goods and lack of spending by consumers is putting a strain on retail sales across the board.
The latest chain that could be headed for bankruptcy is At Home, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Texas-based home furnishings superstore operates more than 250 stories in 40 states, including 4 in Louisiana. At Home has one store in Shreveport on East 70th Street…