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UPDATE: Forever 21 Cites De Minimis Loophole in 2nd Bankruptcy Filing

[Update as of March 17, 2025] The operating company that runs Forever 21’s U.S. business (F21 OpCo) has filed for Chapter 11…

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Following the bankruptcy of Quiksilver store operator Liberated Brands earlier this month, Quiksilver owner Authentic Brands Group has moved swiftly to ensure…

Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Beginning in August 2025, Target will offer its new Champion collection of activewear and sporting goods for kids and adults. The 500+-piece…

Liberated Brands Declares Bankruptcy, Begins Closing Sales at All 122 Stores

Liberated Brands, which manages operations for multiple well-known surf and outdoor brands, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the…

Vince Holding Corp. Changes Hands, Former CEO Brendan Hoffman to Return to the Helm

Newly formed luxury apparel-focused innovation venture P180 has acquired Sun Capital Partners’ majority stake in Vince Holding Corp. (VNCE), giving it a…

JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica, have formed…

Saks, Authentic Aim to ‘Redefine the Luxury Experience’ Through New Joint Venture

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global have developed a new joint venture called Authentic Luxury Group (ALG) that is…

Barneys Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with Limited-Time NYC Pop-Up

It’s not a mirage; Barneys is returning to NYC, but only temporarily. The iconic retailer will go back to its SoHo roots…

WHP, Simon, Brookfield Unite Under Phoenix Retail Banner to Acquire Express

The new joint venture between brand management firm WHP Global and mall owners Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties and Centennial Real Estate — formed for…

Hanes Sells Champion Brand to Authentic for $1.2 Billion

HanesBrands will sell the IP and certain operating assets of its global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion, a…

New Eddie Bauer Smart Glasses Integrate ChatGPT

Innovative Eyewear, which develops smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok brands, has launched a new Eddie Bauer smart eyewear collection…

Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

Ted Baker Canada, which controls business operations for Ted Baker in Canada, Ted Baker Ltd. in the U.S., and Brooks Brothers and…

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UPDATE: Forever 21 Cites De Minimis Loophole in 2nd Bankruptcy Filing

Quiksilver Women’s Apparel Makes Quick Pivot to Wholesale

Champion Revitalizes Brand IP with New Only-at-Target Collection

Liberated Brands Declares Bankruptcy, Begins Closing Sales at All 122 Stores

Vince Holding Corp. Changes Hands, Former CEO Brendan Hoffman to Return to the Helm

JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

Saks, Authentic Aim to ‘Redefine the Luxury Experience’ Through New Joint Venture

Barneys Returns to Brick-and-Mortar with Limited-Time NYC Pop-Up

WHP, Simon, Brookfield Unite Under Phoenix Retail Banner to Acquire Express

Hanes Sells Champion Brand to Authentic for $1.2 Billion

New Eddie Bauer Smart Glasses Integrate ChatGPT

Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

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