Leslie’s Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans 76 Store Closures
Phoenix-based pool supply retailer Leslie's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 76 stores as part of a financial restructuring.
Tucson, AZ, September 30, 2026 —
Leslie’s, a pool supply retailer headquartered in Phoenix, has initiated a significant financial restructuring by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This move is accompanied by plans to shutter 76 of its retail locations nationwide.
The company’s decision to file for Chapter 11 protection indicates a strategic effort to reorganize its business operations and financial obligations. Chapter 11 bankruptcy typically allows a company to continue operating while it develops a plan to repay creditors. This process can involve significant changes to the business, including the closure of underperforming stores, renegotiation of leases, and restructuring of debt.
The announced closure of 76 stores represents a substantial reduction in Leslie’s physical footprint. Specific details regarding the timeline for these closures or the geographic locations of the stores slated for closure were not immediately available.
The exact reasons for the financial restructuring and subsequent bankruptcy filing beyond the stated need for reorganization were not detailed in the information provided. Further announcements are anticipated as Leslie’s navigates the Chapter 11 process and implements its restructuring plan, which includes the planned store closures.
Leslie’s has historically been a prominent name in the pool and backyard products industry, serving customers across the United States.
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