Payless ShoeSource announced in mid-February that it would file for bankruptcy and close all stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, including four stores in Spring and Klein at the following locations: 7925 FM 1960, Ste. 1026, Houston; 4603 FM 1960 W., Houston; 21212 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. K, Spring; and 20530 I-45 N., Spring.

While Payless stores in other parts of the world will remain open, liquidation sales are expected to continue through the end of May, according to a statement from the company. www.payless.com