Bankruptcy
Gymboree Banks on New Apparel Line in Post-Bankruptcy Turnaround
Kids' clothes retailer Gymboree is taking its first big step since emerging from bankruptcy: unveiling a…
THE WWD LIST: Who’s Closing Stores in 2018
Retailers and brands typically realign their store fleets, but sometimes store closings are due to…
Charlesbank to Buy Comfort Shoe Company Rockport for $150 Million
Private-equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC made a $150 million offer for The Rockport Group.
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Authentic Brands Group Secures Nine West with $340M Bid
Authentic Brands Group won the auction for the intellectual property of bankrupt footwear and accessories…
Nine West, Bandolino Brands Sold to ABG for $340 Million
The deal will help bankrupt Nine West Holdings restructure its balance sheet to focus on its more profitable…
Shoe Company Rockport Files for Bankruptcy
The Rockport Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said the transaction with Charlesbank will ensure the…
Footwear Firm Rockport Group Files Chapter 11 Petition
An affiliate of Charlesbank Equity Fund IX has agreed to be the "stalking horse" for Rockport's assets.
Think Tank: A Playbook for Reducing Length — and Pain — of Retail Bankruptcies
Jim Mesterharm and Spencer Ware of global consulting firm AlixPartners LLP share insights and tactics.
Bon-Ton Liquidation Puts Focus on Retail Landscape
According to credit ratings agencies, retail credit defaults are on the rise.
Report: It’s Liquidation for Bon-Ton
The Bon-Ton Stores retail chain looks to be out of time.
Bon-Ton Stores to Wind Down Operations
As expected, the company will liquidate and shutter all operations.
Bon-Ton Bankruptcy Auction: Going, Going…
Heading into the auction, it looked like it would be just liquidators bidding against each other for…
Bon-Ton’s Bankruptcy Judge Nixes Fee Request
There are now growing concerns that a liquidation could be more likely than not.
Bon-Ton Auction Delayed; Investor Group Identified
Bon-Ton's fate will be known next week.
Nine West in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court Proceedings
Authentic Brands Group is the stalking horse for the Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag businesses.