North American Builders Supply, a supplier of building materials, millwork, hardware and related products, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Wednesday.

The company is filing with $1 million to $10 million in liabilities and has identified at least 49 unsecured creditors, court filings show.

The news comes at a time where home improvement giants like Home Depot report sluggish sales and change in consumer demands.

According to CNN, Home Depot, “the bellwether for US consumers and the housing market,” announced a modest 0.2% sales increase in Q3 (July-September) of 2025.

In response, the chain slashed its profit forecast for the year.

“We believe that consumer uncertainty and continued pressure in housing

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