Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close 3 San Diego County Stores Amid Bankruptcy – Patch

Leslie’s Pool Supplies To Close 3 San Diego County Stores Amid Bankruptcy  Patch

The California-born retail giant is closing 26 California stores as part of a nationwide restructuring plan. SAN DIEGO, CA — Pool supply retailer Leslie's is closing three stores in San Diego County as part of a bankruptcy restructuring plan. The company plans to close 26 stores in California. The closures are among 76 nationwide that Leslie's is closing as it works to reduce debt and shrink its retail footprint, according to the company. Leslie’s reported 172 locations in California last year, according to its most recent annual report. California was its second-largest market behind Texas. For some communities, the closures could mean the loss of one of relatively few retailers devoted specifically to pool and spa care.

Unlike more general home-improvement stores, specialty pool-supply shops cater to a narrower market, offering products and expertise tailored to pool maintenance, water treatment and equipment. In San Diego County, three stores are set to close, though Leslie's has not specified on what date: Leslie's said its remaining stores and online operations will continue serving customers during the bankruptcy process. Gift cards and loyalty program benefits will continue to be honored. The Phoenix-based company recently filed for Chapter 11 protection and said it hopes to emerge from bankruptcy in early 2027. Under a restructuring agreement announced Wednesday, Leslie's plans to reduce its outstanding funded