Pandemic pushing apparel retailers to the brink

The Covid-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on the finances of many apparel retailers over the last three months, pushing many into administration.

Brooks Brothers latest to file for bankruptcy 8 Jul 2020

US men’s wear retailer Brooks Brothers has become the latest company to file for bankruptcy protection after being hit by falling sales and declining demand for its business attire.

Stein Mart could close all stores as files for Chapter 11 12 Aug 2020

Stein Mart has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a move that will see it likely to close most – if not all – of its 281 brick-and-mortar stores.

Le Tote, Lord & Taylor file for Chapter 11 3 Aug 2020

Fashion rental subscription service Le Tote has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection alongside Lord & Taylor, the department store chain it bought just last year.

Tailored Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection 3 Aug 2020

US menswear retailer Tailored Brands, owner of the Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Chico's Canada adds to raft of bankruptcy filings 3 Aug 2020

The Canadian arm of fashion retailer Chico’s FAS has filed for bankruptcy, resulting in the closure of ten stores.

Ascena latest to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection 23 Jul 2020

Ascena Retail Group, owner of the Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant chains, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retail group to do so during the coronavirus pandemic.

New York & Co owner files for bankruptcy protection 15 Jul 2020

Women's fashion retailer RTW Retailwinds Inc, operator of the New York & Company chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and expects to close most, if not all, of its 380 brick-and-mortar stores.

G-Star Raw files for bankruptcy protection in US 6 Jul 2020

Denim fashion brand G-Star Raw has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic weighed on business.

Lucky Brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 6 Jul 2020

Denim specialist Lucky Brand Dungarees, LLC has become the latest apparel firm to fall victim to the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic, having filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Long Tall Sally latest to fall victim to pandemic pressures 17 Jun 2020

After 44 years of trading, UK retailer Long Tall Sally is to wind down its operations over the next few months after falling victim to the financial pressures of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tailored Brands could look to seek bankruptcy protection 11 Jun 2020

Menswear retailer Tailored Brands Inc has said it may need to seek bankruptcy protection or discontinue operations if its business continues to be impacted by the Covid-19 crisis.

JCPenney files for bankruptcy protection 18 May 2020

US retail giant JCPenney has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, a move that will see some of its near-850 stores close.

Stage Stores begins Chapter 11 process 11 May 2020

US department store retailer Stage Stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will simultaneously solicit bids for a going concern sale of the business or any of its assets and initiate an orderly wind-down of operations.

Neiman Marcus latest to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 11 May 2020

US luxury department store retailer Neiman Marcus has become the latest to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a deal that will hand the business over to its creditors, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on struggling companies.

J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection 4 May 2020

US apparel retailer J.Crew Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of an agreement that will hand over control to its top lenders.

True Religion files for bankruptcy protection 16 Apr 2020