"This year has been a rough one for retailers. Business bankruptcies across the country have been on the rise in recent years, according to an analysis from the Administrative Office of the US Courts, and 2025 has seen several prominent retail brands involved. Some retail brands started the year already engaged in the bankruptcy process, while others filed for protection as the months went by."
"The retail sector has had a tough run this year, and business bankruptcies have been on the rise. Some companies have dissolved while others have negotiated a solution - or a buyer."
"Among them, several have found themselves in bankruptcy for the second time in just a few years, and a few have managed to find buyers interested in keeping their brands alive through an acquisition. Here is a roundup of 14 of the more notable retail bankruptcy cases that unfolded in 2025."
2025 was a difficult year for the retail sector, with rising business bankruptcies affecting numerous brands. Business bankruptcies across the country increased following trends from recent years, and several prominent retail names became involved in filings. Some companies dissolved entirely while others negotiated reorganizations or secured buyers to preserve their brands. Several retailers faced bankruptcy for a second time within a few years. A handful of brands were acquired to continue operations under new ownership. Fourteen notable retail bankruptcy cases took place in 2025, illustrating persistent pressure on retailers and active restructuring and acquisition activity.
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