5 Maryland Forever 21 Stores, Including Towson's, To Close As Retailer Goes Through Bankruptcy

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- As fashion retailer Forever 21 heads through bankruptcy proceedings, it's planning to close 178 stores across the U.S., including five in Maryland.

Stores set to close in Maryland include:

• Towson Town Center: 825 Dulaney Valley Rd., Space #3025, Towson, MD 21204
• Montgomery Mall: 7101 Democracy Blvd, Space 1252, Bethesda, MD 20817
• Tanger Ocean City: 12741 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Ellsworth Place: 8661 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910
• Wheaton Mall: 11160 Veirs Mills Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902

In a letter to customers on the company's website, Forever 21 said its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing will allow it to restructure and stay in business.

"We do however expect a significant number of (our) stores will remain open and operate as usual, and we do not expect to exit any major markets in the U.S.," the company said.

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