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Container Store CEO Satish Malhotra.

Container Store CEO Out Following Tumultuous 6 Months

Less than two months after emerging from bankruptcy, The Container Store’s top executive — CEO Satish Malhotra —…

News March 21
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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…

News March 17
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Quiksilver women's has shifted to wholesale after store closures.

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…

News February 26
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Z Gallerie Relaunches with First Store Opening Next Month in Los Angeles

Home décor and furniture chain Z Gallerie has been relaunched by its new owner, Karat Home, after filing…

News February 13
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A BuyBuy Baby storefront.

Beyond, Inc. Acquires BuyBuy Baby, Lays Out Tech-Focused Plan for Brand’s Future

Beyond, Inc. — the owner of BuyBuy Baby’s former sister company Bed Bath & Beyond — has signed…

News February 3
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The story of how Gordon Brothers brought the Laura Ashley brand back from the brink.

Inside Gordon Brothers’ ‘Asset-Light’ Strategy to Rejuvenate the Laura Ashley Brand

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset…

Features January 30
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Storefront with store closing signs.

Coresight Predicts Store Closures will Spike to 15,000 This Year

Following a raft of stores closures in 2024, retail advisory firm Coresight Research predicts that closures will escalate…

News January 23
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Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Most retail segments have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even…

Features January 10
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Laura Ashley has been acquired by Marquee Brands

Marquee Adds Laura Ashley to Brand Portfolio

Brand management firm Marquee Brands has acquired British fashion and lifestyle label Laura Ashley and will use the…

News January 2
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