Wren Kitchens, a kitchen design and home improvement retailer, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in the United States, resulting in the closure of all 15 stores along the East Coast. The filing, made on April 24 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, signifies a complete exit from the American market. Following this decision, Wren abruptly shut down its standalone stores and in-store 'Wren Kitchen Studios' located within Home Depot branches, without prior notice to partners, including Home Depot itself.

Court filings reveal that Wren US Holdings Inc. reported assets valued between $100 million and $500 million at the time of filing. The closure has significantly impacted employees, who were informed of their termination during an April 23 Zoom call and received final paychecks without severance packages. Additionally, the company faces legal challenges, including a proposed class action lawsuit for violating the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which mandates advance notice for mass layoffs.

Customers are left in a state of uncertainty, as many who placed orders or made advance payments are unsure about the status of their purchases. Wren's US website currently offers limited support, providing little clarity on refunds or order fulfillment.