Wren Kitchens Collapses: All U.S. Showrooms and Home Depot Studios Shut Down After Bankruptcy Filing

Wren Kitchens, a U.K.-based custom kitchen manufacturer and retailer, abruptly ceased all U.S. operations on April 23, shutting down all 15 brick-and-mortar retail locations and all showroom studios inside The Home Depot stores nationwide.

Court documents confirm that Wren Kitchens filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the District of Delaware bankruptcy court on April 24.

Sudden Closure Leaves Employees and Customers in Limbo

Former U.S. employees, including workers at the company’s manufacturing facility in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, were blindsided by the closure and are now without jobs. Many customers also face uncertainty, with reports of demolished kitchens still awaiting installation.

A notice on the Wren Kitchens U.S. website states:

“We regret to inform you that our showrooms and studios are now closed.”

The notice includes a link to a form for employees, suppliers, and customers seeking assistance.

Wren Kitchens’ Partnership with Home Depot and Retail Expansion

In 2024, Wren Kitchens announced a partnership with The Home Depot to open Wren Kitchens Studios showrooms inside select Home Depot locations across the U.S. The company also operated 15 standalone retail stores in the country.

An archived version of wren.us listed 51 showrooms across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Employees Report No Advance Notice Before Closure

In a WNEP-TV news report, employees at the Hanover Township warehouse described the closure as unexpected. While Wren Kitchens provided an extra day’s pay and compensated accrued days off, employee benefits—including health insurance—were terminated as of the following Saturday.

The WARN Act requires employers with over 100 full-time employees to provide a 60-day notice before layoffs. However, employees reported receiving no advance warning and first learned of the closure during a Zoom call on April 23.

Customers Voice Frustration Over Unfinished Installations and Deposits

Customers took to social media to express outrage, citing concerns over unfinished installations and potentially invalidated warranties. Some reported that the company had accepted deposits just days before the sudden shutdown.

Fast Company has reached out to The Home Depot for comment regarding the closure of Wren Kitchens Studios showrooms within its stores. This story will be updated if a response is received.