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US Lawmakers Want Cheaper Chapter 11 For SMBs
US Lawmakers Want Cheaper Chapter 11 For SMBs
December 03, 2018  |  B2B Payments

According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Friday (Nov. 30), two U.S. lawmakers proposed a bill to make filing for bankruptcy easier, faster and more affordable...

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Sears Target Of Reported Takeover Bid
Sears Target Of Reported Takeover Bid
November 29, 2018  |  Retail

Does Sears have a shot at new life? According to a report from Bloomberg, “Cyrus Capital Partners and a hedge fund run by Sears Chairman...

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Gymboree Mulls Closing Half Its Retail Stores
Gymboree Mulls Closing Half Its Retail Stores
November 28, 2018  |  Retail

Gymboree, the U.S. retail outfit that sells children’s clothing, is mulling whether to shutter more than half of its 900-store base, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov....

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Bitcoin Daily: SWIFT India Teams With Blockchain Startup; Giga Watt Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bitcoin Daily: SWIFT India Teams With Blockchain Startup; Giga Watt Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
November 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

SWIFT India, a joint venture between SWIFT SCRL and several banks, plans to test distributed ledger technology (DLT) in partnership with blockchain startup MonetaGo, Cointelegraph reported....

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David’s Bridal Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
David’s Bridal Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
November 19, 2018  |  Retail

As part of a deal with its lenders to lower its debt by $400 million, David’s Bridal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday (Nov. 19)....

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David’s Bridal Plans Bankruptcy Filing
David’s Bridal Plans Bankruptcy Filing
November 16, 2018  |  Retail

Faced with shifting consumer preferences and a hefty debt load, David’s Bridal is said to be planning a bankruptcy filing that is reportedly part of...

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Five At Five: Apple Cuts Some iPhone Production
Five At Five: Apple Cuts Some iPhone Production
November 05, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest about Apple’s plans for iPhones...

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Sears’ Lampert Will Not Fund Bankruptcy Financing Package: Report
Sears’ Lampert Will Not Fund Bankruptcy Financing Package: Report
November 05, 2018  |  Retail

The time for retail nostalgia is over. Now, for Sears, comes the bankruptcy process — and as reported on Monday (Nov. 5), the chain, according...

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Kroger Plans To Sell Toys R Us Brands For The Holidays
Kroger Plans To Sell Toys R Us Brands For The Holidays
November 05, 2018  |  Retail

To dive into the toy market for the holidays, Kroger is teaming up with the hedge fund owners of formerly Toys R Us exclusive brands...

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