Steve & Barry’s has decided to keep its East Lansing store, 515 E. Grand River Ave., suite H, open after announcing earlier this week the store would close.
Six Michigan stores, including the East Lansing shop and the Meridian Mall location, were scheduled to close as the company downsizes.
Rachel Brenner, spokesperson for Steve & Barry’s, said the East Lansing community’s response has allowed the store to remain in business.
“The community response has been tremendous since the first rumors began that the Steve & Barry’s store at Michigan State University would close,” Brenner said. “Because of the enthusiasm from the community, we are pleased to announce that we have decided to keep our store at Michigan State University open.”
The Meridian Mall location is still expected to close, Brenner said.
The affordable clothing outfitter plans to downsize from 276 stores to about 170 after being bought out of bankruptcy in August.
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