Wren Kitchens Files Chapter 7 in US, Closes 15 Stores

Wren Kitchens, a leading British kitchen retailer, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in the United States on April 24, resulting in the immediate closure of all 15 of its U.S. stores and in-store studios.

The filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware marked a full withdrawal from the American market, where the company had launched its first showroom around 2020. Employees learned of the shutdown during a Zoom call on April 23, with final paychecks issued but no severance reported. The U.S. operations, a separate legal entity from the UK parent company, accounted for about 4 percent of the group's overall turnover and struggled to secure favorable retail property terms for expansion.

CEO Mark Pullan described the move as reluctant, stating, "We reluctantly took the decision to appoint a Trustee who is managing our exit from the US market, in line with US regulations. We regret the impact of this decision on our US colleagues and our customers and thank both of them for their support." He emphasized that the decision allows Wren to redirect resources to its thriving UK business.

Recent accounts for the UK arm, Wren Kitchens Limited, showed turnover...