Deb Is Closing

A national apparel chain is closing all of its stores nationwide, including

ten in Wisconsin and that includes one in La Crosse. Meaning going out of business sales have begun.

The Deb Shops filed for bankruptcy protection last month. The retailer of clothing for teens and young women hoped a firm would step up to operate the chain but none did. Deb has Wisconsin outlets in Appleton, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Greendale, Madison, Racine, Sheboygan, and Wausau. The firm has 287 stores nationwide.