WEST JORDAN, Utah — A once-popular stop for teens at local malls is going out of business, with Rue21 announcing it will close all its stores, including five in Utah.
CNN reports the company has filed for bankruptcy for a third time in its history, forcing it to close 540 locations in 45 states across the country. The report said Rue21's downfall stemmed from its “growing irrelevance of the brand to teen consumers.”
The stores will close within the next 4-6 weeks.
Below are the Rue21 locations in Utah that will close:
- LAYTON - Layton Hills Mall
- PROVO - Provo Towne Centre
- WEST JORDAN - Jordan Landing
- WEST VALLEY CITY - The Shoppes at Lake Park
- WEST VALLEY CITY - Valley Fair Mall
According to CNN, the retailer had 1,200 stores at one point, but has dwindled to half that. Over 4,900 employees will be affected by the closings.
