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Businesses with Pierce County locations that have filed for bankruptcy

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization

The curated articles highlight businesses with Pierce County locations that have filed for bankruptcy. These businesses, ranging from retail to dining and entertainment, face issues such as competition and declining sales.

Big Lots faced widespread closures in Washington, including Pierce County, amid a failed rescue buyout and subsequent asset transfer. Forever 21 initiated a second bankruptcy and liquidation process. Maverick Gaming announced the closure of Lakewood's Palace Casino as part of broader site shutdowns.

The Big Lots at 2401 N. Pearl St., seen Jan. 6, 2025, was the last remaining Tacoma store for the chain before its final round of store closures announced in December. By Craig Sailor

NO. 1: WILL BIG LOTS STORES MAKE A COMEBACK IN TACOMA, PIERCE COUNTY? HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

One shopping center appears to be moving on, while another Tacoma site was listed as one of chain’s top locations. | Published January 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

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NO. 2: JOANN IS CLOSING 500 STORES, INCLUDING TWO IN PIERCE COUNTY

“This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our team members, our customers and all of the communities we serve,” a statement on the company’s website said. | Published February 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

Tacoma Mall seen in 2022. Clothing retailer Uniqlo is set to open its new store at the mall May 10.

NO. 3: FOREVER 21’S FUTURE LOOKS GRIM AS IT ENTERS BANKRUPTCY, BEGINS LIQUIDATIONS AT AREA STORES

The retailer has prominent storefronts at Tacoma Mall, Westfield Southcenter. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The building and adjacent lot at 725 Broadway is currently for sale as a site of potential development, seen here Friday, May 3, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. By Brian Hayes

NO. 4: INFAMOUS DOWNTOWN TACOMA PROPERTY HIT WITH ‘NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT’ DESIGNATION

The move was part of a court-approved Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. | Published April 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

The Rite Aid at 11220 Canyon Road E., Puyallup, is on Rite Aid’s most recent closure list.

NO. 5: DRUGSTORE CHAIN’S CLOSURES CLAIM ANOTHER PUYALLUP LOCATION, OTHER SITES

Seven more stores statewide are in latest closure notification filed in bankruptcy court. | Published July 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

Bail was set at $1 million each for a Vancouver, Wash. couple at their court appearance

NO. 6: PIERCE COUNTY CASINO CLOSING AS ITS OPERATOR FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY

The company in bankruptcy filing cited “significant competition from tribal casinos in their key Washington market, operational misalignments, and industry headwinds.” | Published July 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

A stock photo of a gavel.

NO. 7: THIS WASHINGTON RETAILER HAS FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY, PLANS TO SELL MOST STORES

Car Toys, a 38-year-old Auburn-based retailer, has filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell the majority of its stores. | Published August 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isabela Lund

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.