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Retailers Using Chapter 11 To Break Lease Agreements

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But the ripple effects are daunting, as the moves could threaten the half-trillion-dollar market for commercial mortgage-backed securities. If this becomes a tsunami of retailers rejecting their leases, it’s going to trigger another part of the sea change — the mortgages held by the landlords.”.

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Off-Price Retailer Stein Mart Files For Chapter 11

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Off-price specialty retailer Stein Mart, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division amid a challenging retail climate and the pandemic, the company said in a statement. In July, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. In July, Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

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Silvergate, Bed Bath & Beyond, Walgreens and more

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Signage outside a Bed Bath & Beyond retail store in New York, Aug. The company also sold off more the $5 billion of debt securities to cover the withdrawals, resulting in a loss on those sales of $718 million. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images. Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. The bank said it $3.8

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Amazon Eyes JCPenney Buy

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Amazon could be in talks to acquire the bankrupt clothing retailer JCPenney , Fox Business reported, citing Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). JCPenney officially filed for bankruptcy late Friday (May 15), ending speculation as to the beleaguered former retail titan’s financial status. Now, Amazon could be moving in. According to the U.S.

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Ascena Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans Store Closures

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Ascena Retail Group, Inc. The retailer and “certain of its subsidiaries” have come to a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with more than 68 percent of secured term lenders, according to a Thursday (July 23) statement.

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JCPenney To Shutter 154 Stores, Start Closing Sales

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JCPenney has identified the first round of 154 retail location closures, after an assessment of its store footprint and evaluation of “future strategic fit” as well as performance. The retailer said closing sales will commence at 154 stores following a court order entered at a U.S.

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Report: ABG May Buy Bankrupt Ann Taylor Parent Firm Ascena

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Authentic Brands Group ( ABG ), the New York-based brand management company, could be the latest potential buyer of Ascena Retail Group , the recently bankrupt parent firm of Ann Taylor, Footwear News reported. Under a restructuring, the conglomerate would close its Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico stores and its Catherines shops.