Distressed Retail: Page 14


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    Revlon files for bankruptcy as debt, supply challenges take a toll

    After years of hemorrhaging cash, the cosmetics brand aims to reorganize and cut its debt load in Chapter 11. 

    By June 16, 2022
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    Revlon reportedly preparing for bankruptcy

    The beauty giant has long suffered under billions of dollars in debt, while the pandemic exacerbated its financial struggles.

    By June 13, 2022
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    Another Enjoy Technology CFO out as it faces cash crisis

    The commerce-at-home company — led by former J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson — can't keep up with its spiraling costs.

    By June 2, 2022
  • An interior shot of the massive American Dream mall, with a fountain in the middle that is surrounded by layers of pink, purple and yellow flowers.
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    American Dream lost $60M last year

    On top of the pandemic's challenges, the sprawling, experience-rich, debt-ridden mall has been beset by several delays and mishaps.

    By May 4, 2022
  • REI expands running assortment
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    The Weekly Closeout: REI expands run assortment and Farfetch enters beauty

    The outdoors retailer will also improve employee training in the category. Meanwhile, the luxury platform will offer a "curated edit" of beauty items.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 22, 2022
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    Rite Aid guidance could signal its ability to survive: analyst

    The drugstore chain's losses have expanded, and it could face a decline in spending related to COVID-19.

    By April 13, 2022
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    Retail bankruptcy risks still low after 2020's flood: report

    The pandemic surge in filings culled some weak players, while last year's boom in retail sales fueled turnarounds for others.

    By April 12, 2022
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    As long-running legal feud slogs on, Lampert and Sears Holdings creditors ordered to mediation

    The former head of the department store company has been accused of transferring billions of dollars in assets to himself. 

    By April 8, 2022
  • Dick's Sporting Goods brand ambassadors for the Calia private label
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    The Weekly Closeout: Dick's names ambassadors for Calia brand and Walmart sweetens perks for sellers

    The sporting goods retailer brought on four brand ambassadors to replace Carrie Underwood, while the mass merchant is offering sellers discounts on commission rates.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 8, 2022
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    Less than a year after IPO, Digital Brands warns it could file bankruptcy

    The DTC company is looking to grow sales and its brand stable, but losses have expanded and it has warned it could suffer without sufficient capital. 

    By April 1, 2022
  • After nearly a decade in the red, Destination XL posts record profit and sales

    After the financial travails of the pandemic, the big-and-tall retailer has paid down debt and is focused on cementing its relationship with core customers.

    By March 22, 2022
  • Selling out: What retail leaders need to know before striking a deal with private equity

    As Kohl's and others field bids, it's worth noting that more than 40% of past buyouts and acquisitions have gone bankrupt.

    By Feb. 15, 2022
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    Party City gets an upgrade from Fitch as sales improve

    After a deeply challenging 2020, the party goods supplier is climbing out of a large hole, but it still has a long way to go. 

    By Feb. 2, 2022
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    Sears gets smaller with Florida store closure

    Kmart and Sears department stores are an endangered species, with just a few of each remaining — and the count is getting smaller all the time.

    By Jan. 24, 2022
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    BH Cosmetics files under Chapter 11

    The indie brand has succumbed to challenges brought on by the pandemic, despite high-profile partnerships last year with Iggy Azalea and Doja Cat.

    By Jan. 21, 2022
  • The story of Toys R Us' bankruptcy is still unfolding, and it still matters

    In ongoing litigation, former suppliers to the retailer allege its leaders should never have signed on to bankruptcy financing that triggered its liquidation. 

    By Jan. 20, 2022
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    Morgan Stanley 'less confident' in Gap Inc. leadership

    The mall-based retailer recently missed its third quarter earnings and cut its full year guidance due to supply chain and inventory constraints. 

    By Maria Monteros • Jan. 20, 2022
  • Women's fashion retailer Escada America files for bankruptcy

    After lawsuits from landlords and ongoing pandemic disruption, the company is trying to close some stores to preserve operations.

    By Jan. 19, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How Macy's set out to conquer the department store business — and lost

    At the dawn of the 21st century, the 160-year-old retailer expanded amid the sector's steep decline. What now?

    By Jan. 10, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    10 retail trends to watch in 2022

    Last year upended some trends and accelerated others. What will 2022 bring for retailers?

    By , , , , , Maria Monteros • Jan. 4, 2022
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    Rite Aid to close about 60 stores, with more likely to come

    With losses mounting again, the drugstore retailer is trying to cut costs as it reevaluates its footprint. 

    By Dec. 21, 2021
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    Sears owner plans to sell its corporate HQ

    The sale would be yet one more disposed asset in an ongoing fire sale by the shrinking retailer.  

    By Dec. 17, 2021
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    99 Cents Only downgraded by Moody's

    The dollar store chain, based largely in the Southwest, has underperformed compared to its peers during the pandemic and struggled to pay down its debt. 

    By Dec. 15, 2021
  • How years of investor-friendly finance left retailers vulnerable to crisis
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    How money shapes retail

    A close look into the many ways financial interests and players shape the industry and the lives of companies.

    By Dec. 8, 2021
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    Saeyong Ra, John. (2007). "Sean John" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr Pro.
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    Sean Combs regains control of Sean John brand for $7.6M

    The streetwear label was founded by Combs in 1998, who maintained a stake when it was sold to brand holding company GBG five years ago.

    By Updated Dec. 22, 2021