Employees were told Friday about the closings. Sales associates were given an one-day notice and six days for managers, Short said.
The only Ohio store that will remain open is at Easton Town Center in Columbus.
Wet Seal Inc. said last month in its regulatory filing there was substantial doubt it could continue operating. The company received Jan. 2 a notice of default on $27 million in senior convertible notes, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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