Lord & Taylor is closing 19 of its store locations after its parent company, Le Tote Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday.

The closures come as the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to close and boosted online shopping over physical shopping.

"Today, we announced our search for a new owner who believes in our legacy and values," Lord & Taylor wrote in a message to customers. "Part of our announcement also includes filing for Chapter 11 protection to overcome the unprecedented strain the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on our business."

The luxury department store founded in 1826 said it will continue to safely reopen its existing locations but has begun the process of closing 19 stores, according to a press release.

The stores are located in Farmington, Conn.; Bala Cynwyd, Penn.; Boston, Mass.; Bay Shore, NY; Northbrook, Ill.; Kensington, Md.; Novi, Mich.; Wayne, NJ; Boca Raton, Fla.; Fairfax, Va.; Danbury, Conn.; Buffalo, NY; Trumbull, Conn.; Natick, Mass.; Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; Yonkers, NY and Columbia, Md. Read more at FOX Business