CompaniesPayless Files for Bankruptcy, Closing North American StoresSavePrintA worker puts the finishing touches on a sign unveiling the company's new look at a Payless Shoesource store at a mall in Independence, Mo., on May 18, 2006. Charlie Riedel/APThe Associated Press2/20/2019|Updated: 2/20/2019NEW YORK—Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is shuttering its remaining stores in North America.The filing on Monday came a day after the shoe chain began holding going-out-of-business sales at its North American stores.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesGuerrero, Springer Sparks Blue Jays, Who Hit 5 HRs and Cut Mariners’ ALCS Lead to 2-1 With 13-4 RoutOct 16, 2025University of Southern California Grad Student Charged With Drugging and RapingOct 15, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Oct. 15Oct 15, 2025Is a Continuing Care Retirement Community Right for You?Oct 15, 2025Related Topicsbankruptcyshoespayless