Distressed Retail: Page 12
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After years of litigation, Toys R Us’ creditors reach resolution with former execs
A judge approved a settlement in a lawsuit brought by suppliers and others the toy retailer owed money to when it collapsed in bankruptcy.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 17, 2022 -
Courtesy of Rue21
Rue21 has a deal to bolster finances ahead of holidays
The teen retailer said it had an agreement with lenders that would secure working capital and “preserve continuity” with suppliers and vendors.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Rue21
Rue21 hires advisers for possible restructuring: WSJ
Less than two years ago, the teen-focused retailer was adding stores and growing its sales.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 3, 2022 -
18 retailers at risk of bankruptcy as consumers tighten wallets in 2022
As demand wavers and capital gets harder to find, the number of companies at risk has soared from last year.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Rite Aid
Rite Aid’s losses triple as sales fall
Declines in traffic and sales from COVID-19 services could be hurting the drugstore chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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At Home downgraded as it burns through cash
The retailer took on debt from a private equity acquisition last year. Then the home goods market tanked.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Peloton
For Peloton, 2022 has been a rough ride
The at-home gym company — along with its stock price — was riding on a high during the pandemic. Consumers brought it back to reality in 2022.
By Dani James • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond announces locations of its first wave of closures
The struggling home goods retailer is moving to shutter over 50 stores after laying out a plan late last month to close 150 locations.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Bankrupt Revlon gets court approval for exec bonus plan
Top executives could collectively receive tens of millions of dollars in incentive bonuses.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Amazon invests $450M in driver program and Bed Bath & Beyond interim CEO could stay another year
The e-commerce giant will invest in benefits for its Delivery Service Partners, while Sue Gove will reportedly remain with the home retailer for now.
By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Vince to shut down Rebecca Taylor
The company is in discussions with lenders to finalize the wind down plan, which is expected to include selling off assets and exiting business channels.
By Kaarin Moore • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of CriticalPoint Capital
Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy as it works through liquidation
The regional sporting goods specialist at its height had 230 stores. After a series of deals and tribulations, it’s winding down to zero.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
With volatility and recession talk everywhere, what are retailers’ actual financial risks?
Some players have gotten stronger since the pandemic began. But 2021’s boom times papered over weakness in others.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Amazon hits major setback in bid to overturn Staten Island union vote
An official with the National Labor Relations Board recommended the company’s objection to the voting process be rejected and the union certified.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 2, 2022 -
Ben Unglesbee/Retail Dive
Sears Holdings $175M settlement with Lampert has court approval
The settlement clears the way for a resolution to the company’s grinding, expensive Chapter 11 case.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Alex and Ani has $17.5M loan as it seeks growth after bankruptcy
The jewelry retailer known for its charm bracelets filed for Chapter 11 in 2021 after years of fast growth and disruptions both external and internal.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Podcast
The Backroom: The remains of Sears
Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee discusses his recent trip to one of the few remaining Sears department stores in the country.
By Retail Dive Staff • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond snags a much-needed loan: WSJ
The retailer needs all the cash it can get to pay suppliers, deal with looming maturities and try to right a struggling business.
Aug. 24, 2022 -
Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
Bed Bath & Beyond downgraded at S&P
Analysts slapped a CCC grade on the company, citing “very poor sales performance, deteriorating liquidity, and looming maturities.”
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Bed Bath & Beyond taps Kirkland & Ellis for debt help: Bloomberg
The retailer is addressing its balance sheet as it manages flagging sales and a seemingly endless turnaround.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 19, 2022 -
Ben Unglesbee/Retail Dive
Sears Holdings reaches $175M settlement with Lampert and company
The retailer entered bankruptcy in 2018. It has been stuck there ever since, as the company and its creditors pursued claims of “rank” self-dealing.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 11, 2022 -
Revlon CFO to retire as sales continue shrinking in bankruptcy
The company’s losses have also ballooned, in part because of the high cost of Chapter 11.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 10, 2022 -
Courtesy of Stitch Fix
Retail disruptors are turning to layoffs to cut costs and restructure
New companies have grown rapidly by leveraging consumer trends during the pandemic. Now, they’re paying the price amid an economic downturn.
By Dani James • Aug. 9, 2022 -
Ben Unglesbee/Retail Dive
ColumnThis is the last Sears for hundreds of miles. What can it tell us about the state of malls?
The department store in Maryland is sparsely merchandised and low on traffic. Senior Reporter Ben Unglesbee takes a look inside to see how retail has changed since the heyday of malls.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of CriticalPoint Capital
Olympia Sports is shutting down its stores
Owned by private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital, the Maine-based retailer is holding liquidation sales at all locations.
By Cara Salpini • July 29, 2022
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