Rue21 shuts down: Teen retailer’s third bankruptcy marks end of an era in fashion

Teen fashion retailer rue21 plans to close all of its 540 stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time Thursday.

Why it matters: The move is the latest in a series of retailers closing all their locations, including The Body Shop and 99 Cents Only.

Driving the news: In court documents, rue21 said stores are “scheduled to close in the next 4 to 6 weeks.”

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/02/rue21-closing-stores-bankruptcy

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