Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing three stores in the Tampa area as part of closings nationwide.

The company's website said stores in Pinellas Park, Sarasota and Ellenton will close their doors.

On its Facebook page, rue21 said hundreds of locations will remain open, along with the compay website.

It wasn't announced when the Tampa area stores would close.

About 400 stores will close nationwide.

The company is based in Cranberry, Pa.