Leslie’s Poolmart Filed for Bankruptcy and Is Closing 76 Stores. But Its CEO Says It’s ‘Here to Stay’

The pool-supply chain plans to eliminate $685 million in debt as lenders take control. It blames high prices and short-term profit seeking for its decline.

BY LUCIA AUERBACH, NEWS WRITER

One of the largest pool-supply chains is in bankruptcy court.

On Wednesday, Leslie’s, the Phoenix-based pool-supply........

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