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What Barneys' Liquidation Sale Reveals About Retail Bankruptcy Strategy

What Barneys' Liquidation Sale Reveals About Retail Bankruptcy Strategy

Some shoppers were disappointed to find the sale launched with discounts of just 5% to 10% off. While Barneys' inventory is for sale, it's the liquidators calling the shots.

Nov 06 19November 06, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

Shoe Brand M&A: What's Next for Dr. Martens, Cole Haan, Kurt Geiger?

Shoe Brand M&A: What's Next for Dr. Martens, Cole Haan, Kurt Geiger?

FN talks with analysts and dealmakers about the prospects for shoe brands said to be on the sales block.

Oct 25 19October 25, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

How the Government Shutdown Could Impact the Footwear Industry

How the Government Shutdown Could Impact the Footwear Industry

To understand its impact, one only needs to look back a few years to the 2018-19 shutdown.

Sep 30 21September 30, 2021

Article at footwearnews.com

Industry Groups Call on Congress to Rein In President Trump's Tariffs

Industry Groups Call on Congress to Rein In President Trump's Tariffs

Nearly two dozen lobbying groups wrote a letter to Senate and Congressional leaders.

Sep 19 19September 19, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

Your Amazon Order Could Get You in Trouble With Customs

Your Amazon Order Could Get You in Trouble With Customs

The unexpected consequences of accidentally buying a counterfeit.

Jan 08 18January 08, 2018

Article at racked.com

The Disney Black Market Is Booming

The Disney Black Market Is Booming

Why notoriously litigious Disney is letting fan stores thrive.

Sep 05 17September 05, 2017

Article at racked.com

What Is the New Child Tax Credit and How Could It Affect Retail?

What Is the New Child Tax Credit and How Could It Affect Retail?

Monthly payments of up to $300 per child start going out July 15.

Jul 12 21July 12, 2021

Article at footwearnews.com

Crocs Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuits Against 21 Companies

Crocs Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuits Against 21 Companies

The company is stepping up its trademark infringement fight.

Jul 13 21July 13, 2021

Article at footwearnews.com

Why Bankrupt Retailers Like Sears Have to Reorganize Quickly

Why Bankrupt Retailers Like Sears Have to Reorganize Quickly

The beleaguered business has to act fast if it's going to be salvaged.

Oct 16 18October 16, 2018

Article at footwearnews.com

What’s next for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman

What’s next for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman

The next few months, uncertain as they are, will be crucial for the group. On the one hand, experts say bankruptcy ultimately shields Neiman Marcus from its biggest headwind: debt. Despite turning a profit on more than $4 billion in annual sales, most cash went toward servicing debt rather than investing for the future, and when the coronavirus pandemic hit, these payments became untenable. Even with this obstacle, Neiman managed to shore up its digital capabilities such that online sales accoun

May 11 20May 11, 2020

Article at glossy.co

Why JD Sports May Be Forced to Sell Footasylum

Why JD Sports May Be Forced to Sell Footasylum

The acquisition has come under fire from the U.K.'s competition watchdog.

Feb 12 20February 12, 2020

Article at footwearnews.com

Nike vs. Skechers: What's At Stake in the Brands' Patent Battle

Nike vs. Skechers: What's At Stake in the Brands' Patent Battle

Nike has launched four intellectual property lawsuits against Skechers in the past five years. Here's what it's really after.

Oct 31 19October 31, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

Walmart shootings prompt retailers to change their open-carry policies

Walmart shootings prompt retailers to change their open-carry policies

Walmart, Kroger, CVS, and more are asking customers to leave their guns at home.

Sep 18 19September 18, 2019

Article at vox.com

Could Barneys Pull Off a Bankruptcy Turnaround?

Could Barneys Pull Off a Bankruptcy Turnaround?

"The interesting thing from a restructuring perspective is every time retail thinks it’s figured itself out, there’s another curveball that gets thrown in."

Aug 01 19August 01, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

FTC Questions Amazon Competitors About Potential Antitrust Issues

FTC Questions Amazon Competitors About Potential Antitrust Issues

Regulators are increasingly taking aim at anticompetitive behavior in the tech industry.

Jun 05 19June 05, 2019

Article at footwearnews.com

Sears Down to the Wire: Department Store Lines Up a Liquidator as Acquisition Talks Falter

Sears Down to the Wire: Department Store Lines Up a Liquidator as Acquisition Talks Falter

Chairman Eddie Lampert's $4.4 billion bid may not be enough to save the company.

Jan 07 19January 07, 2019

Article at yahoo.com

Under Armour Investors Sue Execs Over Misleading Statements

Under Armour Investors Sue Execs Over Misleading Statements

The lawsuit names CEO and founder Kevin Plank, along with 11 board members and company officers.

Jul 25 18July 25, 2018

Article at footwearnews.com

How 4 Shoe Companies Went Bankrupt and Stayed in Business

How 4 Shoe Companies Went Bankrupt and Stayed in Business

Chapter 11 doesn't have to mean goodbye.

Jul 05 18July 05, 2018

Article at footwearnews.com

Why Retail Bankruptcies Are Leading to an Increase in Credit Card Delinquency

Why Retail Bankruptcies Are Leading to an Increase in Credit Card Delinquency

Just because a store is gone doesn't mean your debt is, too.

May 25 18May 25, 2018

Article at footwearnews.com

Burberry Accuses Target of Copying its Iconic Check Print

Burberry Accuses Target of Copying its Iconic Check Print

The fashion house is suing Target for $2 million per trademark infringement.

May 09 18May 09, 2018

Article at footwearnews.com

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