Francesca's is closing all 457 stores after 25 years due to financial struggles and shifting retail trends.

According to reports, Francesca's, a women's clothing retailer based in Houston that was established in 1999, is closing all 457 of its locations across the country, ending its 25-year brick-and-mortar existence. The closures come after years of financial difficulties, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020 and a restructuring in 2021 that reduced the number of stores by almost half. The company is reportedly laying off employees, has made all sales final as of January 14, and is liquidating inventory through in-store and online sales, despite not having released an official statement. The change is a reflection of larger retail issues, such as changing consumer behavior and growing operating expenses.