Popular Bargain Retailer to Close All Remaining Texas Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy

Bargain retailer Dirt Cheap has filed for bankruptcy and will shutter its remaining Texas stores, marking the end of its presence in the state. The Mississippi-based chain will close all four of its Texas locations, including Euless, Garland, Hillsboro, and Pasadena stores.

This news comes after a significant downsizing last year, with more than a dozen Dirt Cheap locations across Texas shutting their doors in 2023. Now, with the bankruptcy filing, the few remaining stores are set to follow suit.

According to documents filed in a Delaware bankruptcy court, the company plans to close 68 stores nationwide. Dirt Cheap has already begun going-out-of-business sales, according to posts on the company’s Facebook page, offering deep discounts on its remaining inventory.

Dirt Cheap became known for offering shoppers extreme discounts, with savings of 40% to 90% on returned, overstocked, and liquidated goods from major retailers such as Target, Amazon, and Macy’s. Fans of the store often shared their excitement online, trading tips on how to find hidden treasures among the chaotic shelves and racks.

But even with rock-bottom prices, Dirt Cheap struggled to stay afloat amid inflation and decreased consumer spending. The chain’s bankruptcy filing comes as other discount retailers, including Big Lots, Conn’s HomePlus, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree, also face challenges and store closures across the U.S.

For Texas bargain hunters, the end of Dirt Cheap means the loss of a popular shopping destination, which many have criticized in Dirt Cheap groups and communities on Facebook. Those hoping to take advantage of final discounts are encouraged to visit one of the remaining stores before permanently closing.