Distressed Retail: Page 3


  • Walgreens revamps its app.
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    Walgreens to lay off over 250 people

    The decision regarding the support center roles follows a recent announcement that the pharmacy retailer plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 31, 2024
  • A white storefront with a blue Container Store logo on it.
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    The Container Store could file bankruptcy if Beyond equity deal fails

    Despite facing several challenges, turnaround efforts are gaining momentum, CEO Satish Malhotra said.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 30, 2024
  • A line of Esprit stores in an airport terminal have closed steel gates.
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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 Oct. 29, 2024
  • Tupperware bowl full of fruit on a table.
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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
  • A new BuyBuy Baby storefront in Iselin, New Jersey
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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
  • A True Value freight truck.
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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
  • An Orvis storefront
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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 Oct. 9, 2024
  • Storefront of a Party City.
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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
  • A Salt Life retail storefront
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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
  • A Tupperware display at Target.
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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 Sept. 18, 2024
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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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
  • 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 Sept. 9, 2024
  • The front door of the Sam Ash Music store in Richmond, Virginia with store closing signs.
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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
  • A Big Lots storefront with a cloudy gray sky
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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
  • 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
  • Rite Aid storefront.
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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 Sept. 4, 2024
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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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
  • A row of pink vans line up on a single road, with "Avon" printed on the side of each.
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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 Aug. 14, 2024
  • 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
  • An outdoor-gear store.
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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 Aug. 7, 2024
  • A bright green facade says "Joann" in white capital letters, and "handmade happiness" in white script. A mural in various shades of green depicts a cityscape.
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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 July 30, 2024
  • A Big Lots storefront with a cloudy gray sky
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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
  • A Conn's storefront
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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
  • A Conn's storefront
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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