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Christmas Tree Shops is Filing For Bankruptcy

JaneMarple — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:55:20 GMT

My favorite store will be filing for bankruptcy, I'm so sad about this. I discovered this company in 1984 when I first started coming to Cape Cod.

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JaneMarple — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:00:04 GMT

MIDDLEBORO - Christmas Tree Shops, the well-known New England home decor retailer, is reportedly getting ready to file for bankruptcy.

The Wall Street Journal, citing "people familiar with the matter," reports that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing could happen as soon as this weekend. The newspaper said the company has hired law firm Murphy & King in Boston.

Christmas Tree Shops were owned by recently bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond until 2020. The chain got its start on Cape Cod 50 years ago.

Last year it was reported that the company would be rebranded as "CTS" because people outside of New England believed they only sold Christmas trees. The CEO said at the time there were plans to open another 15 stores with the new CTS name.

There are 15 Christmas Tree Shops currently in Massachusetts and four in New Hampshire, according to the store's website.

WBZ-News Staff

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50Mickey — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:07:25 GMT

It's depressing isn't it? First it was K mart then Sears, Pier1, Stein Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Tuesday Morning. I'm afraid World Market isn't far behind. It's like a domino effect. I am a person who prefers to shop in person. Ordering off a computer especially at Christmas is not fun for me.

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LdyBugz — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:07:46 GMT

OH NOOO!!!! 😔 I love CTS! There are two of the stores within 15 minutes in my area. Such a fun store to shop at, and where I stock up on K-cups. I'm sad now. 😔

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sabatini — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:20:20 GMT

When I was much younger, I enjoyed shopping there. It was a great place to find cute, affordable things like curtains, bedding, party supplies, holiday decor, etc.

But there came a turning point, and it much of it became made in China junk.

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debfau — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:22:20 GMT

In my area (Northern VA) the Christmas Tree Stores go by the name "And That".

There was an "And That" down near my parent's but that one recently closed, when I asked at my store if they were going to be closing the clerk said No, the other one closed because the landlord tried to raise their rent (was going up triple what they had previously paid); as of yet no one has gone into that space. She also said the landlord gave them less than 30 days to decide.

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Regal Bee — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:22:27 GMT

@JaneMarple So sorry to hear this. I love Christmas Tree Shops!

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Rockycoast — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:31:02 GMT

Now this makes me sad. First went to CTS for hoodies and water toys while vacationing at the Cape many many moons ago. . Love their stores. And up until the recipe changed, they sold the best tasting Old Cape Cod lemon poppyseed dressing. Closest store is in NH. It is still open and was always packed. I should have known once BB&B went under CTS would not be far behind. Very sorry to read this.

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sabatini — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:36:10 GMT

I do have to say that the Christmas Tree Shop's building at the foot of the Sagamore Bridge is truly a landmark that's been there for as long as I can remember.

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PickyPicky3 — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:43:38 GMT

Christmas Tree Shops are still crowded in my area. There should be a way to return them to independent (of BB&B) status.

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JaneMarple — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:47:34 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Christmas Tree Shops are still crowded in my area. There should be a way to return them to independent (of BB&B) status.

@PickyPicky3 BBB sold off CTS a few years back to a private buyer.

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moonandthestars — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:58:06 GMT

Wow more sad news. I do like the chirstmas tree shop too. I remember when I first heard about the store, whenever it came to my area, I did think it only sold christmas items! I found it very confusing that my friend thought I should go there in the summer. If it wasn't for her maybe i never would have gone there! But I did and always found something interesting there tho and very reasonably priced.

I will say, what I thought was a weird decision, and as it turned out very badly timed, was they decided to stop online sales and the timing of it was right before the pandemic hit. And they didn't pivot and change back.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:03:18 GMT

How sad. We did not have them here but we stopped in the Hagerstown store any time we were nearby. I don't know what is happening to all these wonderful stores and shops.

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spiderw — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:11:12 GMT

I enjoy shopping at stores and being out and about. My Christmas Tree shop is now called This and That. I was just there a few days ago and there were so many nice seasonal items. This news saddens me as I am still upset over the closing of Pier One stores. I haven't heard anything about a closing but if this is true I will be very disappointed. When stores close, people lose their jobs and that also bothers me. I feel as though my shopping choices are dwindling and I will not shop exclusively on line.

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CatsyCline — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:16:13 GMT

Funny i rarely went in Christmas Tree Shops. There were a lot of tschotckies and kitschy nautical stuff decorated with lobsters and anchors. always the same old stuff. i have lived near one location or another for years...no interest to shop there

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We rescue cats — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:19:38 GMT

I'm with you @spiderw I do a lot of shopping online but usually it is for something that is a repeat buy for me, it I am buying a gift or something new to me I want to see, touch and feel it. I guess I did not realize that all the Pier One stores were gone, I loved that store but we lost ours several years ago. I owned travel agencies and bought decor items for them constantly. I really missed them when they closed our store.

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bikerbabe — Thu, 04 May 2023 22:20:52 GMT

Never heard of them? Must not be west coast.

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moonandthestars — Thu, 04 May 2023 23:06:43 GMT

@CatsyCline yes alot of tschotckies and little kitschy stuff - we didn't have a lot of nautical in my store. And the selection of things was mostly changing - or changing enough to keep it interesting.

I found some great, reasonably priced baskets there, gardening stuff (hose sprayers, garden gloves, shovels), really nice planters both large and small for very good prices. For me, that sort of thing ....

Oh, I even got a nice cart/table there - kind of industrial looking - was so reasonable, looks perfect and fit my needs. Funny, I get a lot of compliments on it! I even got a colorful bench that I keep plants on there. I think it's a good store to have in the mix. I do wish they woud go back to online sales - as not every store is stocked the same, so if you noticed something in their flyer it's possible you may never be able to get it.

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Carmie — Thu, 04 May 2023 23:08:40 GMT

I have one of those stores near me. I do shop there pretty often and they're usually packed. You have to wait in line to check out and there are traffic jams with all the overstuff carts. They are always busy.

I hope they don't permanently close. I will miss them.

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happilyretiredgirl — Fri, 05 May 2023 01:07:15 GMT

The and That store in Fredericksburg, VA has closed...I was so sad to see it go, I bought a lot of nice home decor from there and outside lanterns and solar lights for my yard. It was my go to store when I was working for co-worker gifts.