S&P upgrades Bed Bath & Beyond but warns of ongoing concerns

The retailer remains in a precarious financial position with the outcome of its turnaround plan uncertain.

By Nate Delesline III • March 7, 2023

11 digitally native retailers at risk of bankruptcy

These companies were meant to be disruptors to the industry. But as macroeconomic pressures intensify and capital gets harder to find, they may be put to their biggest test.

By Caroline Jansen • March 6, 2023

The running list of major retail bankruptcies

In the first six months of the year, Forever 21, Rite Aid, At Home, Joann and Hudson’s Bay all took restructuring actions.

By Retail Dive Staff • Updated June 27, 2025

Party City plans to close 22 stores in bankruptcy

Twelve of the locations are already up for auction, and the total number of closures could change as the retailer continues to evaluate its footprint.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 17, 2023

Tuesday Morning says lenders’ actions contributed to Chapter 11

The company, which is preparing to close hundreds of stores, said when Wells Fargo increased its reserves, the move “effectively eliminated” the retailer’s operating liquidity.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 16, 2023

Independent Pet Partners files Ch. 11, looks to sell some stores

The owner of Loyal Companion is closing dozens of stores and selling some of its locations to Pet Supplies Plus and other competitors.

By Kaarin Vembar and Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 16, 2023

Tuesday Morning files for Chapter 11, again

In its second bankruptcy filing since 2020, the discount retailer is planning to shrink its store footprint further and refocus on high-traffic stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 14, 2023

Store openings outpace closures in 2022: Coresight

Discount stores — driven by dollar stores — led retail openings, while apparel stores saw the most closures.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 13, 2023

What lies ahead for retail in 2023

Value-conscious consumers, rising layoffs and new leadership at some of retail’s major players are just a few forces shaping the industry so far.

By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 13, 2023

Last-minute funding buys Bed Bath & Beyond more time

As part of the company’s turnaround strategy, it aims to reduce its brick-and-mortar footprint to 480 stores.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 8, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond seeks $1B to avoid bankruptcy

The investor deal comes as the beleaguered home goods retailer ushers in a new interim CFO with experience in turnarounds.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 7, 2023

Missed interest payment signals Bed Bath & Beyond ‘out of options’

Analysts think the retailer is out of time and money. Meanwhile, the company closed a distribution center in Texas, impacting hundreds of employees.

By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 2, 2023

Ariana Grande to buy her beauty brand’s assets from Forma Brands for $15M

The singer’s brand, R.e.m. Beauty, entered into a licensing agreement with the company in December 2020.

By Dani James • Feb. 2, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond to close all Harmon stores

The retailer will also close an additional 87 of its namesake stores as a potential bankruptcy filing looms.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 30, 2023

As it inches toward bankruptcy, Bed Bath & Beyond defaults on loan

The distressed home goods retailer said it doesn’t have enough cash to pay down its debts.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 27, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker faces privacy suit and Levi’s misquotes Mark Twain

A lawsuit alleges the athletics retailer violated California’s privacy act. Meanwhile, Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh cited the author on why skinny jeans are not dead.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond receives Nasdaq warning over late 10-Q

The distressed retailer has until March 13 to regain Nasdaq listing compliance by submitting the financial report.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 20, 2023

The Weekly Closeout: Amazon discontinues charity program, Stitch Fix takes to Twitter for CEO search

The e-commerce giant is ending its AmazonSmile program after a decade and the styling service is seeking out CEO applicants via social media.

By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 20, 2023

Judge grants Party City immediate access to $75M bankruptcy loan

The remainder of a $150 million debtor-in-possession loan will not be released until February.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 19, 2023

Party City files for bankruptcy with plans to shed debt

The retailer has a deal with bondholders to pursue an “expedited restructuring” aimed at improving its capital structure and liquidity.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2023

Olympia Sports’ intellectual property headed to auction

The retailer, which once had a footprint of 230 stores, is among the latest retail brand names up for grabs following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 13, 2023

Morphe parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Forma Brands — which also operates Playa Beauty and Jaclyn Cosmetics — has entered a proposed $33 million acquisition deal with lenders. 

By Dani James • Jan. 12, 2023

Fitch: Gulf between retail’s winners and losers to widen in 2023

Default rates will likely remain low, but the firm is watching for bankruptcies from major players like Party City, Rite Aid and Bed Bath & Beyond.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 10, 2023

Boxed considers selling itself amid cash crunch

The online retailer, which is trying to shore up its liquidity and boost its sagging stock price, also said it is “actively exploring” ways to bring in additional capital.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond warns it could file for bankruptcy

The struggling home retailer issued a "going concern" warning as sales continue to slide and losses widen.

By Caroline Jansen • Jan. 5, 2023