Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

  • Florida
  • Share

Mall owners in Florida are again having to deal with more vacant space and the possibility leases are going to be broken as another retail staple enters bankruptcy and starts closing stores.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • March 30, 2026
2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue
  • March 30, 2026
Minnesota developer buys Fort Myers mixed-use project site for $20.45M
  • March 30, 2026
First Watch terminates COO amid restructuring
  • March 30, 2026
Sarasota printing company merges with print, mail business

Sponsored Content