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eSolutions Furniture Group Announces Bankruptcy and Shifts Focus to Affected Employees
May 3,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
As previously reported, eSolutions Furniture Group, including Bush Business Furniture, Bush Furniture, and Bestar, announced today that the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, as lender and as administrative agent for the Company's lending syndicate, is expected to present a motion on May 4, 2026 before the Superior Court of Québec under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as receiver over the Company's assets.
The Company has ceased manufacturing operations, effective immediately. Subject to court approval, the Receiver would oversee the orderly wind-down of the Company, namely the sale of the Company's assets through a court-supervised process.
The wind-down will result in job losses across the Company, with some roles ending immediately and others over the coming weeks. eSolutions recognizes the significant impact of this decision on employees, their families and the communities where it operates.
Over an extended period, the Company and its lenders explored multiple alternatives, including restructuring or selling the business. Despite significant efforts, and the support of lenders and advisors, no viable solution was identified that would allow eSolutions to continue operating or sell the business.
The Company's financial position has worsened significantly since 2021. The business has faced additional pressure since 2024 due to the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government, post-pandemic reductions in consumer demand, increased competition from offshore competitors, and ongoing cash constraints.
The Company has been unable to make any interest payments to its lenders for over a year. The lenders will incur a very significant loss as part of this process. In this context, the winding down of the Company's business and the sale of its assets is the only viable option to maximize the value of the Company's assets, and the appointment of the Receiver will allow for the implementation of this option.
eSolutions' focus is now on supporting affected employees, cooperating with the lenders and the proposed Receiver, and helping ensure fair and equitable treatment of stakeholders and clear and ongoing communication throughout the process.