Forever 21 set to close all stores, including 6 in Connecticut. Here's where
Forever 21 may soon be gone from Connecticut.
The fast fashion chain is set to close locations, including six in Connecticut, after filing for bankruptcy. Forever 21's operator F21 OpCo announced the voluntary Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Sunday, marking the company's second time filing for bankruptcy in six years.
For now, Forever 21's website and stores in the United States will remain open as the retailer begins to wind down business in the U.S. Unless a last-minute buyer is found during the bankruptcy process, the clothing chain will be faced with closing all 300+ of its remaining stores in the country.
According to the bankruptcy filings from F21 OpCo, the company has financially struggled in recent years due to competition with foreign fast fashion companies, rising prices and economic challenges for consumers.
Store closures have been popping up across the country in recent months, and just last month, the chain closed its headquarters and laid off over 300 employees.
"While we have evaluated all options to best position the Company for the future, we have been unable to find a sustainable path forward," said F21 OpCo chief financial officer Brad Sell in a news release. "We are also grateful for the many years of support from our partners and our loyal customers, who have allowed us to serve as a fashion industry leader and go-to retailer for generations.'
CT store closures: Joann closing all stores, including these in Connecticut. See the full list of locations
Here are the six Forever 21 locations facing closure in Connecticut:
Trumbull Shopping Park - 5065 Main St., Trumbull
Westfarms Mall - 155 Westfarms Mall, Farmington
Connecticut Post - 1201 Boston Post Road, Milford
Buckland Hills - 194 Buckland Hills Dr., Manchester
Crystal Mall - 850 Hartford Tpke., Waterford
Foxwoods Outlets - 455 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Katie Landeck and Melina Khan of the USA TODAY Network contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Forever 21 closures: Check list of where stores are closing in CT
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