WARRENDALE, Penn. -

Pennsylvania-based clothing retailer rue21 has announced plans to close hundreds of stores throughout the country, including eight in Indiana. In a post on its website and social media channels, the company called the move a "difficult but necessary decision."

The company did not specify the exact number of store closings, however the stores that are being shuttered are listed as "closing store" on the store locator section of rue21's website. The Indiana locations affected by the move include:

College Mall - Bloomington
Brownsburg Station - Brownsburg
Columbus Center - Columbus
Old Capital Center - Corydon
Orchard Crossing - Fort Wayne
Valley View - Marion
Erskine Village - South Bend
Valparaiso Marketplace - Valparaiso