69-year-old furniture store chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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A furniture store chain with nearly seven decades of history has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a wave of retailers struggling with changing consumer habits and economic pressures. The filing marks another casualty in the competitive home furnishings sector, where traditional brick-and-mortar chains have faced headwinds from both e-commerce giants and shifting demand patterns. Chapter 11 allows the company to reorganize its operations while continuing to serve customers, though the outcome remains uncertain. The chain's struggles reflect broader challenges facing legacy retailers as they adapt to modern retail dynamics.