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Popular Retailer Closes Over 100 Stores Nationwide, Including In MD

No official reason has been given by brand leadership for the nationwide closures of Scrubs & Beyond stores.

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 Maryland.

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The company's announcement means two closures will take effect in the Old Line State at the following locations:

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

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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 has reached out to Kindthread for comment.

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