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These are the 76 Leslie’s Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11

Leslie's, a pool supplies retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced 76 store closures as part of a debt restructuring plan to reduce $685 million in funded debt. The company will hand control to lenders and close underperforming stores, while keeping its remaining locations open. Gift cards and Pool Perks rewards will still be honored.

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  • ✓ Leslie's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • ✓ Leslie's will close 76 stores as part of its debt restructuring plan.
  • ✓ The company aims to reduce $685 million in funded debt.
  • ✓ Gift cards and Pool Perks rewards will still be honored.
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Leslie's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2026, and announced plans to close 76 stores.

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  1. Leslie's Files for Chapter 11, Closing 76 Stores

    Leslie's, a pool supplies retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced 76 store closures as part of a debt restructuring plan to reduce $685 million in funded debt. The company will hand control to lenders and close underperforming stores, while keeping its remaining locations open. Gift cards and Pool Perks rewards will still be honored.

    Why it matters

    Leslie's is a large pool and spa retailer with over 900 physical locations. The company is facing financial difficulties due to a sales slump and high debt. The Chapter 11 filing and store closures are part of an effort to restructure and reduce debt.

    What is confirmed

    • Leslie's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
    • Leslie's will close 76 stores as part of its debt restructuring plan.
    • The company aims to reduce $685 million in funded debt.
    • Gift cards and Pool Perks rewards will still be honored.
    • Leslie's has over 900 physical locations.

    What to watch next

    • List of specific store closures
    • Leslie's financial performance post-bankruptcy
    • Potential changes to store operations or management
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. WSJ — Leslie’s Files for Chapter 11 to Cut Debt, Hand Control to Lenders
    2. Fox Business — Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores
    3. chron.com — Leslie's bankruptcy puts nearly 20 Texas stores on the chopping block
    4. Reuters — Pool supplies firm Leslie's files for bankruptcy amid sales slump
    5. www.foxbusiness.com — Pool supplies retailer files for bankruptcy, to close 76 stores - Fox Business
    6. thestreet.com — These are the 76 Leslie’s Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11
    7. finance.yahoo.com — The pool supply chain you've probably visited just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    8. www.orlandosentinel.com — Leslie’s closing multiple Florida pool supply stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    9. capitaldigest.com — Leslie's Pool Chain Files Chapter 11, Closing 76 Stores
    10. mainstreetdollars.com — Leslie’s filed for Chapter 11 and is closing 76 stores, but ...
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