9 Facts About The Container Store Bankruptcy Including Which Stores Are Staying Open

A smart way to save money is shopping sales — especially liquidation sales. Bankruptcy announcements often bring images of store closings and liquidation sales. But not all bankruptcy filings mean the same thing.

Here’s what you need to know about The Container Store filing for bankruptcy, where you can find open stores, and what the future of this home organization giant might look like.

In December 2024, The Container Store announced their intention to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The CEO stated, "The Container Store is not going anywhere, and our stores and website remain open for business.” Currently the chain has 102 nationwide. The CEO also stated that the store’s credit card and loyalty programs are not going anywhere.

There are several different types of bankruptcy that companies or individuals can file. The Container Store is filing Chapter 11, which allows businesses to restructure their debts to continue operating. This doesn’t wipe away the debt but will enable them to adjust the repayment terms.

Just weeks before the announcement, The Container Store was talking with lenders trying to secure enough capital to offset the recent economic slump and struggling sales. However, those efforts were unsuccessful.

In early December 2024, the trading of company shares was suspended by the New York Stock Exchange because The Container Store Group Inc. failed to maintain an average market capitalization of at least $15 million in accordance with NYSE rules.

The Container Store’s failure to secure enough capital and maintain an average market capitalization led to the company’s decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but it does not necessarily mean stores are closing.

One promising sign for shoppers (albeit slightly disappointing) is that the brand did not announce significant sales or discounts. Most retailers facing the same fate often roll out sales events featuring substantial discounts to make up for lost ground.

The following is a list of cities where the Container Store locations remain open (so far).

• Arizona: Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson
• California: Century City, Corte Madera, Costa Mesa, El Segundo, Oxnard, Palo Alto, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Thousand Oaks, Walnut Creek, Woodland Hills,
• Colorado: Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, FlatIron Crossing, Park Meadows
• Nevada: Las Vegas
• New Mexico: Albuquerque
• Oregon: Portland
• Utah: Salt Lake City
• Washington: Bellevue, Tukwila

• Illinois: Chicago Lincoln Park, Chicago Showroom, Chicago South Loop, Northbrook, Oak Brook, Schaumburg,
• Indiana: Indianapolis
• Iowa: Des Moines
• Kansas: Overland Park
• Michigan: Novi, Troy
• Minnesota: Edina
• Missouri: St. Louis
• Nebraska: Omaha
• Ohio: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus
• Wisconsin: Wauwatosa

• Delaware: Newark
• Maryland: Annapolis, Gaithersburg, Rockville
• Massachusetts: Chestnut Hill, Natick, Peabody
• New Hampshire: Salem
• New Jersey: Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Livingston, Paramus, Princeton
• New York: Huntington, Manhattan, Staten Island, Westbury, White Plains, Yonkers
• Pennsylvania: King of Prussia, Pittsburgh
• Rhode Island: Cranston

• Arkansas: Little Rock
• District of Columbia: Washington, D.C.
• Florida: Boca Raton, Hallandale Beach, Miami, Miami Worldcenter, Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens, Tampa
• Georgia: Alpharetta, Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta Perimeter
• North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh
• Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
• Tennessee: Germantown, Nashville
• Texas: Arlington, Austin, Baybrook, Dallas, Fairview, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Southlake, The Woodlands
• Virginia: Arlington, Ashburn, Reston, Richmond, Springfield, Tysons

While the CEO said that this bankruptcy filing shouldn’t impact daily operations with employees or store locations, it does raise red flags about how long The Container Store will still be around.

So far, there have been no announcements about store closings or layoffs. However, if the restructuring process is not successful, lower-performing stores or cities with multiple store locations may be the first to go.

California and Texas have the most locations, but due to the size of both states, store closings may appear in other cities first.

Even big companies make surprising financial mistakes, as we can see with what has happened to The Container Store.

While there are no liquidation sales yet, be on the lookout for sales and coupons from the retail store. The Container Store will be looking for ways to incentivize new and returning customers to spend their money at the home organization giant.