People walk past a Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York City.
A Bed Bath & Beyond store in New York City.
  • Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 protection in New Jersey Sunday, a court filing showed.
  • The retailer had suffered from sliding sales, making its financial position increasingly precarious.
  • It warned earlier this year there was considerable doubt about its long-term prospects.

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey Sunday, according to a court filing.