Retailer Rue21 Announces Store Closures

Clothing retailer Rue21 announced that it will be closing six stores in Minnesota as part of a downsizing measure.

The clothing retailer announced last week that 400 stores nationwide would be closing.

The Minnesota stores that are scheduled to close are:

• Eden Prairie Center
• Riverdale Village in Coon Rapids
• Elk Park Center in Elk River
• Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria
• River Hills Mall in Mankato
• Medford Outlet Center

12 Rue21 stores will remain operating in Minnesota including the stores in Bemidji and Brainerd.

Rue21 joins a growing list of retailers who have announced store closings in recent months, including J.C. Penny, Payless Shoesource, Gander Mountain, Wet Seal and the Limited.