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#spirit-airlines
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
SF politics

Holy Toledo it's been a wild week for airline mergers, acquisitions

fromFortune
3 days ago
European startups

You can fly almost anywhere in Europe for 20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here's the difference | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
Washington DC

How Spirit Airlines' business model collapsed-and why a Trump bailout could make things worse | Fortune

fromFortune
6 days ago
NYC startup

Spirit Airlines looked it was in the clear of reemerging from bankruptcy, but rising fuel costs threaten its exit | Fortune

SF politics
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Holy Toledo it's been a wild week for airline mergers, acquisitions

Spirit Airlines seeks federal bailout amid financial troubles, offering equity stake in exchange.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

White House Reportedly Considers Using Spirit Airlines To Transport Troops as Part of Takeover

The White House is considering a takeover of Spirit Airlines to utilize its planes for military transport and potentially save the airline from bankruptcy.
European startups
fromFortune
3 days ago

You can fly almost anywhere in Europe for 20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here's the difference | Fortune

Spirit Airlines faces challenges in maintaining its low-cost model amid rising fuel prices and competition.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 days ago

How Spirit Airlines' business model collapsed-and why a Trump bailout could make things worse | Fortune

Trump proposed a federal rescue plan for Spirit Airlines, highlighting the potential loss of 14,000 jobs due to rising jet fuel prices.
fromFortune
6 days ago
NYC startup

Spirit Airlines looked it was in the clear of reemerging from bankruptcy, but rising fuel costs threaten its exit | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

77 Hardee's Locations Closed for Good -And the Franchisee Behind Them Is Filing for Bankruptcy

ARC Burger filed for Chapter 7 liquidation after closing all 77 Hardee's locations permanently in December, with liabilities estimated between $10 million and $50 million.
Food & drink
Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

America's online gambling addiction is driving young people to bankruptcy court

Online sports betting is leading to significant financial distress among Gen Z and young millennials, resulting in increased bankruptcy filings.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Suggests Government Will 'Just Buy' Spirit Airlines and Sell It for a Profit'

Trump suggests buying Spirit Airlines to aid its recovery and sell for profit after oil prices drop.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel went bust owing 4.6m, report says

Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, collapsed with debts of 4.6 million, including 600,000 owed to HM Revenue and Customs.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I'm 40 and $300,000 in debt after my startup failed. I'm living on $10 a day in South Korea.

Kang Gwang-sik shares his journey from a successful startup in electric mobility to facing $300,000 in personal debt after bankruptcy.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Monette Group files for creditor protection

Monette Group has filed for creditor protection to stabilize finances and restructure debt, not to liquidate or declare bankruptcy.
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Alex Jones Strips in Rant About The Onion, InfoWars Deal

Jones raved that 'the left' are 'bodysnatchers. They're skin walkers. They literally take your skin.' He emphasized that The Onion is 'taking on our skin,' reflecting his bizarre fixation on skin during the rant.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Sullivan & Cromwell Files Emergency 'Please Don't Sanction Us For All These AI Hallucinations' Letter - Above the Law

AI tools can lead to significant errors in legal documents, highlighting the need for strict adherence to editorial standards.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

A New Hope for Folgefonna, Norway - Glacier Resort Being Revitalized as Terrain Park - SnowBrains

"The glacier itself has since 1996 melted continuously. Today the glacier is 300 meters (1,000 feet) from the original lift entrance, and there is now a large lake between the glacier and the original entrance. You would need a boat to access it in summer."
Snowboarding
#qvc
fromForbes
6 days ago
Media industry

QVC Chapter 11 Signals Change At Company That Once Ruled Home Shopping

fromParade
1 week ago
Television

Iconic Shopping Giant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Industry Shift

Media industry
fromForbes
6 days ago

QVC Chapter 11 Signals Change At Company That Once Ruled Home Shopping

QVC Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt and aims to emerge within 90 days.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

QVC Group plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid declining sales and changing consumer habits.
Television
fromParade
1 week ago

Iconic Shopping Giant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Industry Shift

QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while planning to continue operations and restructure amid a shift to digital shopping.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Bankrupt 'Housewives' star Pinky Cole reveals income streams, including up to $50K for speaking gigs

Cole testified that she charges between $25,000 and $50,000 for speaking engagements, noting that this income has been a bit slow recently, with her last engagement earning $50,000.
Fundraising
#restaurant-industry
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Are 801 Chophouse restaurants closing? What to know as steakhouse owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

801 Restaurant Group, owner of 801 Chophouse, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial issues and liabilities exceeding assets.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Are 801 Chophouse restaurants closing? What to know as steakhouse owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

801 Restaurant Group, owner of 801 Chophouse, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial issues and liabilities exceeding assets.
#cumulus-media
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Ascend Elements has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk nearly $900 million into the company.
European startups
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Mirage to Reopen in June as Pacha New York

Pacha New York has booked British DJ Michael Bibi, who will play on June 20, and veteran South African producer Black Coffee, who will play on June 21. Notably, Black Coffee was set to become the Mirage's first-ever resident last year before his shows were cancelled.
NYC music
#oceanwide-plaza
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

The Oceanwide Plaza saga: Sean Burton's Cityview becomes backup for graffiti-covered eyesore

Oceanwide Plaza's $470 million offer faces challenges in bankruptcy court amid a competing all-cash offer from a foreign investment group.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Oceanwide Plaza buyer faces resistance, confirmation hearing pushed

Downtown Los Angeles' Oceanwide Plaza faces uncertainty as bankruptcy court delays confirmation hearing amid creditor concerns and city evaluations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
Cars
LA real estate
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

The Saga of Kanye West's Tadao Ando Mansion Is Far From Over

Kanye West's Malibu mansion auction has been postponed again due to bankruptcy filings and ongoing legal issues surrounding the property.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Another fast food franchise owner has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Will the burger joint close any restaurants?

Multiple entities associated with Friendly Franchisees Corporation, owner of 65 Carl's Jr. locations across California, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising concerns about the future of these franchises.
Silicon Valley food
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Divorcing Woman With $108K in Credit Cards She Won't Qualify for Chapter 7

Margie cannot file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy due to her income and assets, and will likely need to pursue Chapter 13 repayment plan.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Gina Maria's Pizza bankruptcy shines light on why the cherished restaurant closed: See full list of locations

Gina Maria's Pizza closed all locations in October 2025 due to Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed by its owner, Northern Brands Inc.
#saks-global
#new-york-bagels
fromTheStreet
3 weeks ago
NYC food

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago
NYC food

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
NYC food
fromTheStreet
3 weeks ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
NYC food
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

25-year-old bagel chain closes all locations, files Chapter 7

New York bagels are considered the best due to their unique preparation methods rather than just the water quality.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
#red-lobster
SF food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return | Fortune

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Red Lobster's risky return: the 'endless shrimp' deal that tanked the chain is back

Red Lobster plans to revive the popular 'Endless Shrimp' promotion as part of its comeback strategy after bankruptcy.
SF food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

One of the most infamous seafood promotions in history could be making a comeback. But there's a catch

Red Lobster is considering bringing back the endless shrimp promotion as a limited-time offering after its previous financial impact.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return | Fortune

Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Red Lobster's risky return: the 'endless shrimp' deal that tanked the chain is back

Red Lobster plans to revive the popular 'Endless Shrimp' promotion as part of its comeback strategy after bankruptcy.
#publishing
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

From Madonna photo ops to bankruptcy: the publisher that owes Bob Dylan blames 'predatory' lenders

Callaway Arts & Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming predatory lenders and the COVID-19 pandemic for its financial troubles.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

From Madonna photo ops to bankruptcy: the publisher that owes Bob Dylan blames 'predatory' lenders

Callaway Arts & Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming predatory lenders and the COVID-19 pandemic for its financial troubles.
#brooklyn-mirage
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago
New York City

Pacha New York's takeover of Brooklyn Mirage officially announced following demolition plans & legal issues

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Mirage demolition set to start next month as venue's investors battle in bankruptcy court * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromBKMAG
3 weeks ago

Going, Going, Gone: Brooklyn Mirage is Nothing But an Empty Lot Now

The Brooklyn Mirage venue has been demolished, making way for Pacha New York's new club opening this June.
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago
New York City

Pacha New York's takeover of Brooklyn Mirage officially announced following demolition plans & legal issues

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Mirage demolition set to start next month as venue's investors battle in bankruptcy court * Brooklyn Paper

Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Clover Food Lab puts itself on the market

Clover Food Lab is seeking a buyer after stabilizing post-bankruptcy and plans to expand its locations across New England.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Applebee's restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankrupt

Several Applebee's locations have closed due to financial distress and declining foot traffic, following a bankruptcy filing by a franchisee.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

"No one gave us any notification. It makes me very angry. They're running around trying to hide things and not telling the full story of how things are going."
Silicon Valley real estate
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

How Successful Retailers Prosper in Tough Times

U.S. retail chains have faced significant challenges, including bankruptcies and a shift to online sales, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

NYU Stern Report Urges Regulation of Private Equity in Healthcare - MedCity News

Private equity ownership of healthcare facilities has led to hospital closures, reduced staffing, and compromised services, highlighting the need for regulation.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

More young people are filing for bankruptcy, lawyers say. Here's why.

Bankruptcy filings among young adults have increased due to high living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit.
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Would-be flipper of Kanye West's former Malibu pad files for BK to stop auction

Belwood Investments filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, protecting its Malibu property from auction amid significant financial liabilities and a troubled investment history.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet to fewer than 80 jets. It once had over 200.

While it once operated more than 200 aircraft, Spirit now intends to run fewer than 80 by the third quarter of 2026. It anticipates adding aircraft between 2027 and 2030. In a news release, Spirit said it will continue to align its network with consumer demand and focus on its strongest routes and markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Detroit, and New York City.
Miami food
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

'Best I've Ever Had' - The Chain With The Best Spaghetti And Meatballs, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Bravo! Italian Kitchen serves highly-rated spaghetti and meatballs made with beef and pork, considered among the best versions at chain restaurants despite the company's recent bankruptcy.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Caffe Nero's $4.7 Million Bid Leads Compass Coffee Chapter 11 Auction

Caffè Nero North America won Compass Coffee's Chapter 11 auction with a $4.764M bid, acquiring substantially all assets and initially operating 17 D.C. cafes.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Claire's went from tween mall icon to bankrupt - twice?

Claire's filed bankruptcy in August 2025, closed hundreds of stores, sold North American operations for $104 million, and carried more than $500 million in debt.
#restaurant-closure
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

NYC's top deals: Sapir offloads Nomo Soho Hotel for $121M

The units are at the center of an ownership dispute between Harry Macklowe and CIM Group. Macklowe had lost the condos last year when he defaulted on the mortgages he took out from CIM to buy the units. The developer paid about $47 million for the units along with a smaller pad on the 28th floor, which is not included in the latest sale. Serhant's Glenn Davis and Nicholas Compagnone had the off-market listing. The buyer was 78 Purchaser LLC.
NYC real estate
#foreclosure
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

SF crypto company plagued with fraud accusations files for bankruptcy

Archblock filed Chapter 11 amid SEC fraud allegations, with assets far below listed liabilities and unsettled debts tied to subsidiaries and Alameda Research.
#retail
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Bankrupt Brooklyn buildings defy stereotype

When you think of rent-stabilized bankruptcies, you probably think of overleveraged buildings in Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx not conservatively financed ones in white-ethnic Brooklyn neighborhoods. Think again. Consider the bankruptcy that Samuel Hertz filed in late January for 420 Avenue F and 320 Ocean Parkway in Kensington and 2302 85th Street in Bensonhurst, which have 145 apartments in all.
New York City
Law
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Santa Rosa Diocese selling vineyard, former clergy residence as abuse claims rise

Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa is selling additional real estate to raise funds amid bankruptcy and hundreds of sexual-abuse claims.
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Publishers Clearing House focused on modernizing sweepstakes

The Jericho-based company was purchased by ARB Interactive for more than $7 million in a bankruptcy court action. Miami-based ARB specializes in mobile gaming and was one of three bidders in the auction, which was held last summer, according to court filings. PCH's new chief executive, Owen O'Donoghue, has announced a plan for Prize Protection Program guarantees going forward after the bankruptcy filing stopped payments to some sweepstakes winners.
Business
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Brooklyn Mirage to reopen as Pacha New York in June after sale approved in bankruptcy court * Brooklyn Paper

Pacha will take over Brooklyn Mirage operations and reopen as Pacha New York in June 2026 after Axar resolved creditor disputes.
Business
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Eddie Bauer to close all North American stores, file for bankruptcy

Eddie Bauer will close its North American stores and file for bankruptcy while manufacturing, wholesale, and e-commerce operations continue and international locations remain unaffected.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A quiet Biden-era student-loan bankruptcy tweak is working for more borrowers

2022 administrative guidance enabled high student-loan discharge rates in bankruptcy, but filings remain very rare because many borrowers and attorneys lack awareness.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Saks OFF 5th to close Massachusetts stores

Saks OFF 5th is closing its Assembly Row store in Somerville and its outlet in Wrentham as its parent company, Saks Global, files for bankruptcy. On Thursday, the company announced it will shutter most of its Saks OFF 5th locations and all remaining Last Call stores, shifting its focus to luxury retail and full-price operations. The company began closing sales at certain Saks OFF 5th stores starting Saturday.
Business
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 months ago

Rad Power Bikes Sold at Auction, New Hampshire Bill Would Force Bike Registration | TWR Ep 68

Rad Power Bikes has been sold following a small private auction held on January 22. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings (Life EV) submitted the winning bid at $13.2 million, with Retrospec listed as the $13 million backup bidder. The sale follows Rad's December 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, during which the company reported $32.1 million in assets against $72.8 million in liabilities.
Bicycling
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Q&A: What's the deal with the Dodgers' TV deal? Is MLB giving them special treatment?

In a settlement with McCourt - and to avoid the risk of the judge imposing a deal less favorable to the league - MLB agreed the fair-market value of a Dodgers TV deal would be based on the very Fox deal that Selig had rejected. Why did that matter? That value was $84 million for the first year and would increase thereafter, with the league taking its standard 34% cut and sharing that among all its teams.
Major League Baseball
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The founder of First Brands, whose bankruptcy rattled Wall Street, charged in multibillion-dollar fraud

Patrick and Edward James were charged with wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy for allegedly inflating invoices and double-pledging assets in a multibillion-dollar scheme.
Business
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid | TechCrunch

Luminar's lidar business will be sold to MicroVision for $33 million despite a substantially higher late bid, likely from founder Austin Russell.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Italian Restaurant Chain Once Had Over 200 Locations - Now There Are Just 9 - Tasting Table

Romano's Macaroni Grill grew rapidly with rustic Italian fare and franchising but faced sales decline, ownership changes, and filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Gravaa Declares Bankruptcy Despite Race-Winning Performances of its Pressure-Adjusting Hubs

Gravaa's KAPS hubs proved race-effective but insufficient sales and scaling challenges, including need for tubeless and lower price, led the company to bankruptcy.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business | TechCrunch

MicroVision, a Redmond, Washington-based company that has been developing its own lidar sensors, submitted a $33 million bid, eclipsing the $22 million that Quantum Computing Inc. laid out a few weeks ago as the so-called "stalking horse" bidder. (Quantum Computing Inc. had upped its bid to $28 million but apparently was unwilling or unable to go higher.) The sale of Luminar's lidar business will now be subject to approval by the judge in the bankruptcy case.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Dave Ramsey: "Creative Financing Just Means 'I'm Going to Do Stupid'"

Trina, a 38-year-old Florida resident, was drowning in $44,000 of debt on a $60,000 annual income. Her financial obligations spanned car loans, credit cards, and her son's private school tuition-a complex web of commitments that became more concerning when she revealed filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy just two years earlier. This recent bankruptcy suggested her struggles weren't isolated incidents but part of a recurring pattern of financial instability.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Can filing for bankruptcy really bring you financial freedom? The pros weigh in.

On TikTok, a wave of recent videos under the "bankruptcy" hashtag shows young people framing their personal bankruptcy filings as life-changing wins, drawing hundreds of thousands of views. In clips viewed by Business Insider, individuals touted their bankruptcy filings as the "greatest" and "best" decision they've ever made, saying it allowed them to wipe out massive amounts of debt - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars - in just a few months.
US news
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

Saks Global's Chapter 11 filing left Elisamama founder Fisayo Che unpaid for six figures, jeopardizing revenue and trust in a major retail partner.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Francesca's says 'all sales are final' amid reports of store closures and liquidation. Here's the latest

Francesca's is closing all stores and conducting liquidation sales after bankruptcy and declining mall traffic.
New York City
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Judge approves sale of 5,100 contested rent-stabilized NYC apartments

A judge approved Summit Properties' purchase of 5,100 rent-stabilized units from Pinnacle despite mayoral objections, tenant complaints, and Attorney General concerns.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Divorced artist loses fight to keep 1.5m north London home she claimed her ex-husband signed over in WhatsApp message

WhatsApp messages, including headers identifying the sender, do not amount to a signed legal document and failed to transfer sole ownership of the house.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores shifted from selling necessities in the early 1900s to struggling luxury retailers today, pressured by online sales while some chains adapt.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Amazon is not happy with Saks

That equity investment is now presumptively worthless after Saks continuously failed to meet its budgets, burned through hundreds of millions of dollars in less than a year, and ran up additional hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid invoices owed to its retail partners," Amazon's attorneys wrote in a court filing on Wednesday, just hours after Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 with a $1.75 billion financing package.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Artist loses WhatsApp test case in battle to prove ex husband signed over 1.5m house

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK news
fromFortune
3 months ago

Can Saks' new CEO repair the damage done to the luxury retailer by years of being treated as a 'financial plaything'? | Fortune

For the second time in his career, luxury executive Geoffroy van Raemdonck has been tasked with fixing an iconic department store company brought low by financial engineering. In 2018, he was hired to fix Neiman Marcus Group, which was struggling to to keep up with shifting consumer trends and unprofitable under the weight of heavy debt from years of private equity ownership.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I went to Saks Fifth Avenue to see why the iconic department store was struggling. Hours later, it filed for bankruptcy.

Late Tuesday night, Saks Global - the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus - filed for bankruptcy in Texas. The news came after more than a year of missing payments to vendors and piling on precarious debt. Saks owes hundreds of millions of dollars to creditors, and debt analysts and fashion insiders that Business Insider has spoken with have said to expect store closures and layoffs.
Fashion & style
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