At Home Prepares to File for Bankruptcy in Coming Weeks (1)

At Home Group Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy under a Chapter 11 reorganization in the coming weeks, among other options to shore up liquidity, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The Hellman & Friedman-owned home-decor retailer has been facing a cash crunch in recent months, which has been complicated further by the US’ tariffs and trade war.

The company did not make its interest payment on May 15 and entered a forbearance pact with lenders on May 23, according to separate people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private ...