Washington Prime Group (WPG) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday, citing the COVID-19 pandemic for making the move necessary?

Mall owner Washington Prime Group Inc.

filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Sunday, citing the COVID-19 pandemic for making the move necessary.

Several retailers – some with locations in Washington Prime properties – have filed and exited bankruptcy since May 2020 amid the pandemic, including Christopher & Banks, Guitar Center, New York & Company, J.C