Express to close 4 Chicago area stores after filing for bankruptcy

CBS News— CHICAGO (CBS) -- Four Express stores in the Chicago area will soon close, after the Ohio-based clothing retailer field for bankruptcy, and announced plans to close nearly 100 of its 500 locations.In a statement, the company said closing sales will begin Tuesday at 95 of its stores, including all of its UpWest locations. According to the company's bankruptcy court filings, the closings include the Express stores at 17 N. State St., in downtown Chicago, at 655 W. Diversey Pkwy. in Lincoln Park, at...

San Francisco Chronicle—Express to close two Bay Area stores following bankruptcy filing. Express, a modern casual clothing retailer once considered a staple in American malls, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to close most of its stores, including two in the Bay Area. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ohio, Express announced Monday its intention to shut down 95 stores nationwide. The closures will include its outlets at Bay Street in Emeryville and Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara. Sixteen Express stores are slated for closure across California....

MarketWatch—Express files for bankruptcy, will close 95 Express and all UpWest stores. Express disclosed Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy, a move that the troubled clothing retailer has been expected to pursue for the past couple months.

6abc Philadelphia—Express closing more than 100 stores after filing for bankruptcy. Express filed with the bankruptcy court in Delaware and said it also plans to shutter several stores as part of the process. Report a...