The Christmas Tree Shops is closing all of its stores. The struggling retailer hasn't been able to pay its bankruptcy lenders.

It's disappointing news for many area shoppers. Store closing sales at the Christmas Tree Shops could begin in the next few days.

Late last week, a judge ordered funding for the likely liquidation process, unless a buyer can be found at the last minute for the chain.

With dozens of stores in 20 states, including one at the Millcreek Mall.

The chairman of the store, testified in court that lenders have asked for closing sales to begin on July 7th, with hopes the stores would all be closed by the end of august.