Distressed Retail
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Esprit US subsidiaries file for bankruptcy
The Chapter 7 notices come in the wake of more than a dozen similar filings from Esprit Holdings affiliates around the world.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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5 retail horror stories of 2024
From Youthforia’s problematic foundation shade range to Foxtrot’s abrupt shuttering, retailers have been the subject of some scary stories.
By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Retail Dive
Though some of the problems of the pandemic have waned, retail continues to reel from C-suite turnover, changes in ecommerce and reassessment of DEI policies.
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Lender group to buy Tupperware out of bankruptcy
The lenders, which include Stonehill Capital Management Partners and Alden Global Capital, are offering $63.8 million in debt relief and about $23.5 million in cash.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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BuyBuy Baby to close all stores less than a year after relaunch
The company said the move will allow it to transform "into a digital-first brand, focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience."
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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True Value files for Chapter 11
The 75-year-old brand, whose stores are largely excluded from the bankruptcy, is seeking court approval to sell itself to rival Do it Best for $153 million.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Iconic outdoor retailer Orvis will lay off 8% of workforce, close stores
The 170-year-old Vermont-based retailer, known for its workwear and fishing gear, will also trim its assortment and drop its famous catalog.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays
The celebrations and events retailer said it’s responding to consumers, who continue to feel budgetary pressure.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Salt Life retail stores to close in bankruptcy
The beach brand will pivot to a new business model focused on e-commerce and wholesale as liquidation sales at 28 stores begin.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid lender opposition
The iconic housewares brand, famous for its direct-sales parties, has been slow to adapt to e-commerce and omnichannel retail.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Big Lots gets court OK for $550M in bankruptcy financing
The funding will allow the bargain-focused retailer to continue normal operations, including paying employees and vendors.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 12, 2024 -
"Lumber Liquidators store, 2321 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti Township, Michigan." by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Private equity firm sweeps up LL Flooring, which will stay in business after all
The bankrupt home improvement company, previously Lumber Liquidators, has inked a deal to be acquired by F9 Investments, its largest shareholder.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Inside a closing Sam Ash Music store
The family-run company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May and the liquidation of its 42 retail stores began. Here’s what that looked like at one location.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Big Lots files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The bargain-focused retailer said Nexus Capital Management has offered a $620 million stalking horse bid.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 9, 2024 -
"Lumber Liquidators store, 2321 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti Township, Michigan." by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
LL Flooring to liquidate, close all stores after no buyer found
"This is not the outcome that any of us had hoped for," CEO Charles Tyson said in messages to customers and vendors.
By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt
Chief Financial Officer Matt Schroeder will take over the CEO post from restructuring officer Jeffrey Stein.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Big Lots offers $5.2M in retention bonuses to 4 executives
The move could signal a potential bankruptcy on the horizon, according to Debtwire's global head of legal and restructuring.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Facing hundreds of talc-related lawsuits, Avon Products files for bankruptcy
Brazilian beauty conglomerate Natura & Co. earlier this year floated plans to separate its Avon business, but said this week that’s now on hold.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 14, 2024 -
"Lumber Liquidators store, 2321 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti Township, Michigan." by Dwight Burdette is licensed under CC BY 3.0
LL Flooring files for bankruptcy with plans to close 94 stores
The company is pursuing a sale of its business and said it has a commitment for $130 million in debtor-in-possession financing from existing lenders.
By Nate Delesline III • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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UK retailer Mountain Warehouse offers $5M stalking horse bid for Eastern Mountain Sports
Absent a higher offer, the U.K.-based outdoor gear retailer plans to keep less than half of the chain’s stores running.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Joann CFO out amid leadership revamp
The crafts retailer, fresh out of bankruptcy, has brought on new executives in tech, operations and merchandising.
By Daphne Howland • July 30, 2024 -
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Is Big Lots’ transformation plan enough to save it?
Analysts say the retailer may face an uphill battle in a crowded sector with strong rivals.
By Nate Delesline III • July 29, 2024 -
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Conn’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The retailer has started the process of running going-out-of-business sales across its fleet and selling off its assets.
By Nate Delesline III • July 24, 2024 -
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Conn’s to close over 70 stores amid bankruptcy speculation
The closures represent about 13% of its store fleet and come amid a Bloomberg report that the home retailer is prepping to file for bankruptcy.
By Nate Delesline III • July 23, 2024 -
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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Walgreens, citing struggles in both pharmacy and retail
The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.
By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2024 -
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The Body Shop acquired out of UK administration
Investors including Auréa Group, whose portfolio is centered on DTC beauty brands, will acquire the decades-old retailer for an undisclosed amount.
By Daphne Howland • July 17, 2024
