Sporting goods store "Herb" Philipson's has announced the permanent closure of their Liverpool location.

It comes following an ongoing financial battle.

The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October after they split ways with their financial company.

The move was meant to be a temporary fix, but months later, problems still exist.

Court documents reveal that last month, the retailer attempted to auction its assets, but couldn't find a buyer.

Now, the United States Trustee involved with the bankruptcy case is looking to convert the case to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or dismiss it entirely.

If the case is converted, the company could be forced to liquidate.

Customers feel the lack of online presence could have been the company's downfall.

"If they would intertwine the internet, you know, the online shopping and the store, like J.C.Penny's, you could order it, ship it to the store, at least try it on and return it at  the store,” said customer Jody Harmon. “But when you don't have that accessible, you know, to do that, it's not going to work."

"Herb" Philipson's still has locations open in Rome, Herkimer, and New Hartford.