Apparel Chain Susie’s Deals Files For Bankruptcy

Susie’s Deals, a 70-store apparel retailer offering heavy discounts on men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Riverside, CA. The retailer, which operates approximately 70 stores in California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada as well as an e-commerce site, offers apparel items for as little as $5.99. After more than 35 years in business, the retailer is attempting to become more efficient by expanding its Internet sales, closing 11 underperforming stores (located primarily in Arizona and California), and exiting expensive leases.