Here are four iconic clothing retailers shuttering Indiana locations this spring.
1. Rue21 (All 15+ Locations)
In one of the most significant hits to teen fashion this year, the Pennsylvania-based Rue21 is liquidating its entire store fleet after filing for its third and final bankruptcy. Unlike previous attempts to reorganize, the brand failed to find a buyer to keep its physical doors open, leading to a total wind-down of its North American footprint.
Indiana is losing all of its Rue21 locations this season. Final “Going Out of Business” sales are wrapping up at regional hubs, including:
- Castleton Square Mall (Indianapolis)
- Greenwood Park Mall (Greenwood)
- Tippecanoe Mall (Lafayette)
- University Park Mall (Mishawaka)
- Glenbrook Square (Fort Wayne)
Most stores are expected to be completely dark by late May 2026.
2. Express (Merrillville & Evansville)
Following a high-profile Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, fashion staple Express is narrowing its footprint to focus on its “Express Edit” boutique model and top-performing sites. As part of a strategy to stabilize finances, the company identified nearly 100 underperforming stores for immediate closure.
In Indiana, the restructuring has targeted several key regional malls. Inventory clear-outs have been reaching their final days, with doors expected to lock for the last time by mid-May 2026 at:
- Southlake Mall (Merrillville)
- Eastland Mall (Evansville)
- Tippecanoe Mall (Lafayette)
This move leaves the brand to focus on its remaining presence in the Indianapolis metro area at Castleton Square and Greenwood Park.
3. Eddie Bauer (All Locations)
The outdoor apparel pioneer Eddie Bauer is officially exiting the brick-and-mortar market this season. After the entity operating the brand’s physical stores failed to secure a bidder at auction during bankruptcy proceedings in March 2026, the decision was made to shift the brand to a digital-only model…