L Brands announced the closure of all 23 stores and the e-commerce site of its upscale Henri Bendel women's apparel banner, which has been open for 123 years. The stores, including the Fifth Avenue flagship as well as smaller-format stores in 11 states, are set to close in January 2019, though new merchandise will continue to arrive through the holiday season.

Heri Bendel, which opened its first store in 1895 in New York's Greenwich Village, was bought by L Brands in 1985. The company also operates Victoria's Secret, Pink, Bath & Body Works and La Senza.

press release "L BRANDS ANNOUNCES 2019 CLOSURE OF HENRI BENDEL STORES AND HENRI BENDEL E-COMMERCE"