All good things must come to an end, however — or do they? Canvas hoped to feature clothing in “designer styles to relaxed looks.” The brand, although trendy, wasn’t able to get its core clientele onboard. It also got itself a new CEO, Jack Sinclair, who replaced Geoffrey Covert. Things aren’t looking too bright for the retailer, even a hedge fund couldn’t keep it afloat. The operator has branches in Harbour Parade, Commercial Road and Bitterne Road in Southampton; Market Street in Eastleigh; Whiteley Shopping Centre; Westbury Mall in Fareham; and Lymington High Street. Actresses Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd were some of the women to come forward and accuse the film executive. The luxury clothing retailer’s gross sales fell 5 percent to $4.7 billion in fiscal year 2017. Janie and Jack is another children-centric brand from Gymboree, possibly well known to consumers and their tiny tots. FullBeauty did have a shake-up of its executive team in July 2018, bringing on Bob Riesbeck as CFO, Liz White as chief customer officer and Robert Lepere as chief people officer. Travel agent TUI said it will close 166 of its stores across Ireland the UK due to the impact of Covid-19. That meant big-time clearances at its 735 stores in the U.S. The office supply retailer saw some tough times in 2017 with sales falling 7 percent to $10.2 billion. 07 Nov 2019 by Jennifer Morris. About two-thirds of costs were related to leases being very high, the company said in a press release. In order to save itself, Nine West has sold off its Easy Spirit brand and closed all of its stores except for a mere 25. The stores list has not yet been confirmed. It owns 13 e-commerce sites such as Appleseed’s, Bedford Fair, Fingerhut, Draper’s & Damon’s, Blair, and Gettingon.com. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. The East Coast grocery chain will keep most stores open (for now) in New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. It’s now competing with its former parent company and USA Today says it’s not making headway… Neither is Charlotte Russe! This next company we talk about also filed for Chapter 11 but earlier than Mattress Firm. After suffering under $2 billion debt, a debt exchange in June offered the company some relief. TUI STORE FINDER. Fast fashion company Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 29, 2019. When it filed in January, it was trying to negotiate real estate deals on 49 of its 76 stores. Unlike Stein Mart, JC Penney’s future looks bleak. The luxury footwear brand made the list on USA Today — but not a list companies want to be on… USA Today named Cole Haan one of the 26 retailers most at risk in 2018. Sources told the WSJ that the companies were in talks in March. Marvin Ellison left his post as board chairman in May 2018 to lead Lowe’s. It won’t face debt maturities until 2022 according to Reuters. Business Insider put the company on its list of at-risk companies. Bebe’s problems are common for retail but Pier 1 has a unique problem…. Perhaps they should consider a change in offerings like Office Depot? Tops Market might benefit from observing customers’ preference for e-commerce. A’gaci is a women’s apparel retailer that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the beginning of 2018 — January, just like Kiko USA. Allegations of sexual misconduct by the Weinstein Company co-founder Harvey Weinstein were finally heard by the public in October 2017 after a New Yorker article about the accusations were published. Bebe is another clothing store affected by declining interest in malls. Thomson tour holiday operator TUI Travel has announced plans to close 100 of its UK-based travel stores. Cole Haan had built sneaker comfort into its dress shoes. It completed a sale to gift and home decor business Enesco according to a March 11, 2019 article on Retail Dive. They found that the Kohl’s locations performing best are the smaller locations that are about one-sixth of the average Macy’s retailer. Southeastern is based in Florida but operates stores in other southern states like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina in addition to its home state. As we all know, malls have been experiencing lower foot traffic. Brookstone is known for selling tech products and items to use at home, such as massage chairs, gadgets, and fancy pillows. Shopko said it would close 70 percent of its retail locations between February and May 2019 while reorganizing. In 2017, it had an operating loss of $4.6 million. Ascena’s case is more hopeful. “We are committed to the Canadian market and are taking decisive action to improve the performance and profitability of our Canadian operations.”, Be Careful, These Fashion Trends Might Be Making You Look Much Older, Experts weigh in on the worst financial advice ever, Medicare Advantage plans are offering new benefits — but only 10% of members will get them, Copyright © 2020 Novelty Magazines Inc. DBA 101 Network. Bertucci’s was sold to Orlando, Florida-based Earl Enterprises for a whopping $20 million. « Back | Call us on: 0203 451 2688 Some images shown throughout this website do not represent current operational guidelines or health and safety measures such as face masks and physical distancing requirements. In December, that number was far fewer. RetailDive says the company is having a hard time making a turnaround. Bloomberg reports that this includes Chapter 11 bankruptcy and selling off parts of the company. A press release on BusinessWire in June 2018 showed some decreasing numbers…. GNC’s chief exec said that it was doing well in China and in e-commerce in Q2 2018. RetailDive says that the supplement supplier’s top-line revenue in 2017 fell 3.4 percent year over year to roughly $2.5 billion. It plans to move 70% of the 900 affected jobs to a … Tour operator Tui is to shut 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland in the face of the downturn in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic. PetSmart is faring better it seems. It announced in October 2018 that it relaunched its e-commerce site and will open select stores. It said it had a 10.9 percent decrease in net sales compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Its expansion also didn’t meet its performance goals, which contributed to its business woes. This fiscal year, Gap said it expects to close about 50 company-owned stores, net … Ouch! TUI is set to close 166 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland Credit: Alamy Around 350 shops will remain open. The UK’s biggest tour operator, Tui, is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. However, the store, founded in 1961, might not be a part of future young girls’ childhoods anymore as it stopped its IPO. Its net sales were $381.1 million. We’ll discuss another shoe company filing Chapter 11. They also announced that they would be closing one of their major operation centers to consolidate three locations into two. Sears, on the other hand, isn’t as lucky. Z Gallerie’s filings indicated a need for swift proceedings to avoid becoming another retailer whose attempts at reorganization fail and are then forced to liquidate. When it couldn’t find a buyer, CNBC reported, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2018. A huge maternity retailer also had exec shakeups when things turned sour for them. In an attempt to try and avoid bankruptcy, CEO Eddie Lampert’s hedge fund has loaned hundreds of millions of dollars to Sears Holdings (with interest, of course). The travel giant currently has 562 shops across the UK and continually reassesses the locations based on local population changes and footfall, said chief marketing officer Katie McAlister. The stores list … Tui will close 34 shops over the next 12 months, but it will re-deploy all affected agents and invest in other premises which will open in new locations. The Kansas City brand went on the market selling some of its assets, according to the Kansas City Star. The company told its lenders that its earnings dropped 30 percent during the 2017 fiscal year’s first quarter. Now Gymboree’s brands have been sold! Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. It did acquire an e-commerce site, Chewy, but paying $3.35 billion for the site added to its existing debt. RetailDive attributes the struggles seen by Vitamin Shoppe and GNC to lessening popularity of malls and supplement store competition. Guitar Center has been in business for more than 50 years but seems like people are buying fewer and fewer guitars. Hopefully, it’ll make a turnaround? Keep an eye out for liquidation sales — you could find items up to 50% off. The Paris unit of Imerys Talc America Inc. and two of its other subsidiaries (Vermont and Canada units) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy February, 2019, says Bloomberg. Closing down: a Tui store in Bishop's Stortford (Simon Calder) Tui to close one third of high-street travel agencies. It was sold to Apax Partners in 2013 and also abandoned Nike’s comfort technology. The Post says declining demand for ballet flats, sandals and heels have affected its sales. This retailer makes personalized keepsakes like engraved jewelry and bags and wallets with a loved one’s name on it. Bluestem Brands provides apparel, appliances, electronics, health, and beauty products. In an interview with Forbes, EVP of merchandising and e-commerce Michael Amkreutz says the company is in transition but still going quite strong. Gump’s has already brought in liquidators to take care of merch and start to repay creditors. “The Company’s liquidity has been further limited and the Company is no longer able to operate as a going concern,” read court documents. It was able to close on a $50 million term loan this March, according to RetailDive, which could be increased. In May 2018, the 70-year-old pharmacy said its top-line sales for the past fiscal year fell 4.3 percent and its net loss was at $139.3 million. This company, started in Los Angeles, owns Fallas, Conway and Anna’s Linens. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The retail news site also reported that Ascena saw $1.7 billion in sales in fiscal year 2017. In 2018, 1,000 employees were laid off and a distribution center closed. The decision, according to the statement, was made on account of changes in customer behavior following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. To clarify Innovative Mattress Solutions’ bankruptcy, another retailer named Mattress Warehouse put out a press release on January 15, 2019. Hilco was the prior stalking horse bidder before Bob Bernstein became the current one. Originally when it filed for bankruptcy protection February 2019, it was only planning to shutter 94 of its retail outlets. The major holiday company recently announced that it would be axing all its holidays until July 10, dashing Britons hopes for … The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy in March 2018. It clarifies that it isn’t related to Innovative Mattress Solutions’ bankruptcy although sharing the same name as one of its subsidiaries. The majority of claims are from women that believe Imerys talc powder caused their ovarian cancer. “Plan B” was put into place — Fred’s went up for sale, selling CVS its specialty pharmacy for $40 million. The denim apparel retailer filed for Chapter 11 on March 5, 2019, says Business Insider. Southeastern Grocers, which also runs Bi-Lo, faces competition by big-box stores like Walmart and Target and e-commerce like Amazon.com according to CNBC. FullBeauty owns brands for plus-size men and women such as fullbeauty.com, Woman Within, Roaman’s, Jessica London, ellos, KingSize, and Brylane Home. In a press release, the company said an “overwhelmingly difficult retail environment” has made it challenging for its business to function. Changing consumer interest has also affected David’s Bridal. (We’ve got to get our knockoffs somewhere, right?) Finally it’s had to file neChapter 11 bankruptcy October 2018, closing 142 stores in the process. According to an April 8 report in Retail Dive, Roberto Cavalli was also planning to liquidate the rest of its North American operations. In March 2018, the accessory retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and planned to reduce its debt by $1.9 billion. Kohl’s Corporation announced that they would be closing four stores in New York, Kansas, and Los Angeles. Like Gump’s, Brookstone is also looking for a buyer but just for its airport locations, e-commerce businesses and wholesale operations. It has been a tough period for the sector and for Tui. Her ex-husband Manny Mashouf founded the company in 1979. At the time, 59 locations were open in 10 states. Claire’s has been a fond memory in many women’s formative years. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. However, reports started popping up of the brand not being dead yet. Which stores are closing? This retailer is in charge of companies like Ann Taylor, Dress Barn, LOFT, and Lou & Grey. With the company on its second interim CEO, the company brought on Berkeley Research Group to help it turn around. The January 23 article goes on to say that Kansas City advertising icon Bob Bernstein (who is credited with inventing the McDonalds Happy Meal) has a strong chance of purchasing the company. “This filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy has no bearing on the Mattress Warehouse (sleephappens.com) organization or their relationships with their vendors,” the release reads. The equity firm doesn’t have any Hollywood experience but its portfolio includes auto dealerships and a zinc recycling company. The report also says the U.S. remains oversaturated with retail despite this. The company added, though, that it aims to redeploy all affected agents. Tui permanently closed 166 stores in July (Image: PA) Read More Related Articles. The film company was able to find a buyer in May 2018 — Lantern Capital Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm. The pharma company will manufacture, market, sell and distribute products in China. Fred’s tried to pursue 1,000 stores, increasing from 600, but plans didn’t quite work out. Lowe’s reported it will be closing locations including 26 Ronas, 6 Lowe’s, and 2 Reno-Depots between January and February of 2020. This isn’t anything new for the company — it did manage to emerge from bankruptcy in 2009. It was sold to Ares Management, Canada Pension Plan, and a private family. A big factor in the way of its turnaround is its total debt of $4.2 billion. In March, the retailer said that top-line sales fell year over year. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. It planned to shut down stores as quickly as it could, Business Insider reported. Now, add Rockport and this private equity company has quite a varied portfolio! Thanks! Will bonuses for its employees help its bankruptcy issue somehow…? The UK’s biggest tour operator, Tui, is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. After filing, Rockport was sold to private-equity group Charlesbank Capital Partners, completing the sale in July 2018. This was the highest ever paid for an e-commerce site says Reuters. On the face they might look fine — the clerks still have smiling faces when you walk in and the clothing is still folded neatly on the shelves. The wedding dress superstore faces operational and market challenges; it saw sales, earnings and margins drop according to RetailDive. This retailer’s casual clothing, luggage, and home furnishings aren’t resonating with consumers as much anymore. TUI has announced it will be closing even more stores today. In this press release, Bluestem had reported its 2017 numbers. It closed about 15 of its store in April, the Associated Press reports. I’m not going any way but it would be nice for all to know. But, also like GNC, it is strengthening its e-commerce business and has started offering a subscription service. Imerys SA (the French unit) cited the more than 14,000 claims that the company faces in the United States. Despite closing down hundreds of stores, Payless has a lot of stores to manage as well while getting back on its feet — 3,500 in fact! Their finance trouble has partly to do with an accounting scandal and what CNBC described as “an onerous store footprint.”. So far we’ve named quite a few shoe companies that have had to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. With more shoppers interested in non-traditional food retailers, falling food prices, and competition, Tops had to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Tui said that it would not release the list of stores that will close while the consultation takes place, but added that it would not shut any of the stores which have reopened after lockdown. Crew raised prices and underwent expansion during years when consumers became more and more thrifty. CheatSheet says they were able to be successful as they were in small towns with little competition. Read on…. Vitamin Shoppe has also tried to shift its company’s focus. Travel company Tui announced on Thursday 30 July that they would be closing 166 of their stores in the UK and Ireland. This is the case with Tops Market according to CheatSheet. Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 TUI confirms shop closures. Sharelines. Its Gump’s By Mail was an attempt to sell goods online but perhaps it couldn’t compete with e-commerce giant Amazon? Starbucks has announced that it will be closing hundreds of stores in the US, after predicting their revenue decline attributable to Covid-19, could be up to $3.2bn (£2.5bn). Kiko USA is having most of its troubles in the U.S. while its international business is going strong. Tui will close 34 stores in the next 12 months. ©Copyright 2001-2020. Those are all very different companies. Shoppers can still visit Tops, however. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the beginning of 2018 in mid-January. It was a staple store in any mall where girls bought jewelry, accessories, and got their ears pierced. A few months later in March, they made the announcement that things have changed. It had many other changes to its executive makeup including its CEO. “We have accomplished our goals of strengthening our balance sheet and restructuring our debt load, positioning Payless to create substantial value for our stakeholders,” said CEO Paul Jones in 2017. A press release said they’d lead the company into more growth. Retail bankruptcies hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2018, even more than last year according to Business Insider. Looks like we may not have to worry about our discount goods going away! Closing its stores meant the company had to issue a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act in both Wisconsin and Illinois. Unlike many of this list, looks like A’gaci will have a happy ending. RetailDive also attributes declining mall popularity and other retail challenges as negatively affecting Bebe. S&P Global analysts also downgraded Pier 1’s credit rating. The fashion retailer’s sales began to suffer after its creative director, Neda Mashouf, left after divorcing her husband in 2007. It blames its bankruptcy upon self-imposed problems — a common bankruptcy cause. The places in Wales that now have to close as outdoor attractions are shut down. At the time of filing, the retailer said it planned to close all of its 800 Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores. Andrew Flintham, managing director of Tui UK and Ireland, said: “We want to be in the best position to provide excellent customer service, whether it’s in a high street store, over the telephone or online, and will continue to put the customer at the heart of what we do. The decision to axe stores was … It filed for bankruptcy in May 2018, joining fellow bankrupt shoe makers Payless and Nine West. The Buffalo News offers us a glimmer of hope for Tops, reporting in July 2018 that the company has been freed from the $80 million in annual interest payments it had to deal with in 2017. It sounds like they’ve tried nearly everything — cost cuts, asset sales, store closures, and layoffs — but RetailDive says this hasn’t helped the giant department store out too much. The prime time for filing for Chapter 11 asset purchasing agreement with Hilco Merchant.. 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