MC Sports stores were discontinued, with all locations closing permanently in 2017 after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, liquidating inventory in its Midwest stores across states like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois due to financial struggles and increased online competition.

Key Details:

Bankruptcy: MC Sports filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February 2017, as restructuring efforts failed.

Liquidation: The company began liquidation sales at all 68 of its stores, offering significant discounts on sporting goods.

Closure: All stores closed for good in May 2017, marking the end of the chain.

Reasons: The company cited challenges from online sales growth and competition from other retailers as factors.

History: Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1946, MC Sports was a long-standing Midwestern sporting goods retailer.