Payless ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday and about 400 stores will be closing in the United States.  

According to Jezebel, the retail business is in a tough spot right now and the closings are necessary.

“This is a difficult, but necessary, decision driven by the continued challenges of the retail environment, which will only intensify,” Payless chief executive W. Paul Jones said in a statement. “We will build a stronger Payless for our customers, vendors and suppliers, associates, business partners and other stakeholders through this process.”

Here's a list of Payless stores that will be closing in Michigan according to Consumerist,

Bay City Mall - Bay City, MI

Orchards Mall - Benton Harbor, MI

Big Rapids Commons Shopping Center - Big Rapids, MI

1435 N Mitchell St. - Cadillac, MI

The Mall of Monroe - Monroe, MI

Meridian Mall - Okemos, MI

Sterling Ponds Shopping Center - Sterling Heights, MI


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