bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Watch: Cosi Files, But Are Sears, Claire’s Next In Line?
Chapter 11 Watch: Cosi Files, But Are Sears, Claire’s Next In Line?
September 30, 2016  |  Retail

Cosi, the Boston-based sandwich chain renowned for its flatbread sandwiches, filed for bankruptcy in a Boston courtroom. According to Forbes, Cosi hopes to restructure its debt...

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Fitch Ranks Sears, Claire’s As At High Risk For Default
Fitch Ranks Sears, Claire’s As At High Risk For Default
September 29, 2016  |  Retail

According to a Fitch Ratings study of retail bankruptcies, several high-profile chains are running a reasonable risk of default within the next year, including Sears,...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Hanjin’s Latest Lifeline, Caesars Raises The Stakes And E-Cigarette Troubles
Chapter 11 Watch: Hanjin’s Latest Lifeline, Caesars Raises The Stakes And E-Cigarette Troubles
September 23, 2016  |  Retail

Hanjin, the embattled South Korean shipping giant that filed for bankruptcy in late August, got some good news this week as its largest shareholder has...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale’s Savior, PacSun’s Win And A Dour Holiday Shopping Season
Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale’s Savior, PacSun’s Win And A Dour Holiday Shopping Season
September 09, 2016  |  Retail

It was a long, windy and oftentimes bumpy road of bankruptcy that beleaguered teen retailer Aéropostale had to trod. After filing to reorganize in May,...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale Gets New Life (Maybe); Sports Authority Execs Get Bonuses
Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale Gets New Life (Maybe); Sports Authority Execs Get Bonuses
September 02, 2016  |  Retail

Aéropostale might want to borrow a phrase made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator series of movies — because the bankrupt teen retailer just...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Lender Wants Aéropostale To Liquidate, Jobs Report Strong
Chapter 11 Watch: Lender Wants Aéropostale To Liquidate, Jobs Report Strong
August 26, 2016  |  Retail

It’s a tough time for retailers as changing tastes and shopping habits have completely upended the retail industry. Since iconic sporting goods retailer Sports Authority...

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Chapter 11 Watch: Aeropostale Could Be Bought
Chapter 11 Watch: Aeropostale Could Be Bought
August 12, 2016  |  Retail

As far as bankruptcies go, it’s been a pretty ho-hum week. Of course, there was the news this week that the private equity firm Versa Capital...

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