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Leslieās, the largest U.S. pool supplies retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 76 stores as it seeks to reduce debt and hand control to lenders. The move underscores how higher financing costs, softer consumer demand and a prolonged sales slump are pressuring even established specialty retailers.
Leslieās, the pool-supplies retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing roughly 80 stores in 2026, underscoring the pressure facing discretionary retail chains in a high-rate, demand-sensitive environment. The restructuring is designed to reduce debt and transfer control to lenders, while the company continues to pare back its physical footprint across the United States.
Leslieās, the pool-supplies retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 protection after closing dozens of stores this year and struggling with a prolonged sales slump. The filing underscores the pressure on consumer-facing specialty chains facing weak demand, higher financing costs and a difficult retail environment.
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