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GNC Vitamin Retail Giant Files for Bankruptcy, May Close Up to 1,200 U.S. Locations

Struggling retailer was hit hard by coronavirus lockdown.

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By Madeline Charbonneau

Vitamin retail giant GNC has filed for bankruptcy protection and may close as many as 1,200, or a fifth, of its U.S. stores. The company, which is now seeking a buyer, had faced financial troubles since before the coronavirus pandemic, seeing declining sales and holding almost $1 billion of debt. But widespread lockdowns prevented the company from following through with its refinancing plans. GNC officials say they plan to emerge from bankruptcy this fall, with $130 million in financing from vitamin supplier IVC.

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