Texas Hit Hard as Bankrupt Retail Closes All Stores Across the State

LL Flooring Closure: Major Impact on Texas

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LL Flooring, a hardwood flooring specialist, has announced the closure of all its operations, with Texas being one of the states most severely affected. The decision comes after the company failed to find a buyer following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing last month.

CEO Charles Tyson addressed the situation in open letters to customers and vendors, stating, "It is with a heavy heart that we must let you know that we are going to begin the process of winding down LL Flooring's business and closing all of our stores."

The closure will impact approximately 1,960 employees across 430 stores nationwide, with Texas bearing a significant portion of this burden. The Lone Star State is set to lose 27 stores, making it one of the hardest-hit states in the country.

Liquidation sales have already begun in all locations, including the 29 Texas stores, offering customers final opportunities to purchase products at discounted rates. These sales are expected to attract bargain hunters across major Texas cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.

The company expects to complete the closure of all stores within 12 weeks, which will leave a considerable void in the specialized flooring market across Texas. This development marks a significant shift in the state's home improvement retail landscape, potentially affecting both urban and rural areas where LL Flooring had established a presence.

The closure of LL Flooring in Texas may have ripple effects on the local economy, including potential impacts on suppliers, contractors, and other businesses in the home improvement sector. It also raises questions about the future of retail spaces that these store closures will vacate.

As Texas consumers and businesses adjust to this change, there may be opportunities for local and regional flooring specialists to fill the gap left by LL Flooring's departure from the market.

Texas Store Closing

Below are the 27 stores that are closing and have commenced sales.

• Spring
• El Paso
• Plano
• Hurst
• Stafford
• Beaumont
• Lubbock
• Abilene
• Katy
• League City
• College Station
• Carrollton
• Houston
• Sherman
• San Antonio- two stores
• Corpus Christi
• Selma
• Austin- two stores
• Denton
• Tyler
• Amarillo
• Fort Worth
• McAllen
• Woodway
• Mesquite
• Arlington
• Killeen

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