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  • Stage Stores closes Gordmans deal

    Stage Stores is officially adding Gordmans stores to its portfolio.   Stage Stores closed on its previously announced acquisition of selected assets of Gordmans Stores, the Omaha, Nebraska-based department store chain that filed for Chapter 11 on March 13.   

  • Luggage e-retailer purchased by iconic travel brand

    eBags is about to embark on a new journey.   The online luggage retailer is being acquired by Samsonite International. The deal, which is valued at $105 million, is part of Samsonite’s ongoing strategy to accelerate the growth of its direct-to-consumer, e-commerce business, and strengthen its existing digital capabilities, the company reported.   

  • Report: Eastern Outfitters LLC seeks speedy store closures

    Eastern Outfitters could soon be adding to the surge of store closings among U.S. retailers.   The company won a court order on Thursday, April 6, for an expedited hearing on its plan to shutter 48 of the 86 stores its operates under the Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports brands, according to Reuters.  

  • Report: Teen specialty retailer could file Chapter 11 as soon as this month

    Rue21 could be the next chain headed toward bankruptcy.   The teen apparel retailer, which is backed by private equity firm Apax Partners, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this month, according to Bloomberg.    

  • Bed Bath & Beyond’s Q4 finishes strong

    After three quarters of missing analyst estimates, Bed Bath & Beyond’s fourth quarter ended on a high note, and beat expectations.

  • Convenience store giant makes $3.3 billion acquisition

    7-Eleven has accelerated its U.S. expansion by entering into the largest acquisition in its history.    The c-store retailer has agreed to buy the Sunoco chain of gas stations, which includes some 1,108 convenience stores located in 18 states, for a reported $3.3 billion.   

  • Zumiez sees net sales, comps climb in March

    Zumiez’s net and same-store sales were on the climb for March.

    The teen retailer’s total net sales for the five-week period ended April 1, 2017, increased 4.3% to $71.7 million, compared to $68.8 million for the five-week period ended April 2, 2016.

  • Bebe to close 21 locations

    In a move to avoid filing Chapter 11, the fashion retailer is planning to shutter approximately 12% of its stores.   The closures will incur an impairment charge of approximately $2.0 million and will make a termination payment to the landlord of approximately $7.4 million, according to a filing the chain made on April 4, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.   
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