Popular Retailer Closes Over 100 Stores Nationwide, Including In IL

A nationwide retailer known for its selection of medical uniforms is closing down all of its brick-and-mortar shops.

The Scrubs & Beyond retailer announced the closure on its website and urged customers to "shop the sale."

Acquired by Arizona-based Kindthread in 2022, the brand has more than 100 stores nationwide across 30 states, including Illinois.

The company's announcement means three closures will take effect in the Prairie State at the following locations:

• 8722 W Dempster St.
  Niles
  847-297-6252
• 6610 E State St.
  Rockford
  779-423-2551
• 3640 Green Mount Crossing Dr.
  Shiloh
  618-624-3523

Kindthread has not offered a reason for the closures or said how many employees will be affected by the decision.

The closure comes months after Kindthread opened its first standalone site in Los Angeles that included Scrubs & Beyond merchandise.

At the time, the company described the shop as "a new model for healthcare apparel retail: a curated, expert-staffed destination carrying multiple collections under one roof, with ship-to-home convenience built into the experience from day one."

Patch staffer Gaby Arancibia contributed to this report.