Retail Dive
J.C. Penney was one of the lucky ones, if you can call any company in bankruptcy lucky.. . . more
Thursday, October 29, 2020
'Death of an entity': 10 retailers that liquidated this year
Tiffany, LVMH reportedly in talks to reduce deal value, settle dispute
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Tiffany & Co. and LVMH are discussing new terms for the U.S. jeweler’s acquisition, which could help settle the dispute between the two companies.. . . more
Landlords, lenders file suits as retail property values fall as much as 75%
CSA
Banks and landlords that granted retail property owners mortgage and rent payment deferrals during early-pandemic shutdowns are now aggressively seeking payback.. . . more
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Rug merchant buys Stamford Town Center for $20.15 million
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In a turnaround of the trend which has mall owners like Brookfield and Simon buying retail chains, the high-end rug merchant Safavieh has purchased the Stamford Town Center mall in Stamford, Conn., from Taubman for $20.15 million.. . . more
Nordstrom Local expanding
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Nordstrom is doubling down on its no-inventory store format in the company’s largest market.. . . more
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Mall landlord PREIT gets default notice from bank
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Mall owner and operator PREIT has received notice of "alleged events of default" from Wells Fargo on a term loan, according to a securities filing from Friday.. . . more
Monday, October 26, 2020
Carter’s to close 25% of stores as leases expire
CSA
Carter’s is closing a big chunk of its store base but it isn’t giving up on new store growth. . . . more
Friday, October 23, 2020
Five predictions for retail 2021
CSA
Retailers will invest more in logistics than any other line item in 2021 and mall operators will entirely reinvent themselves and their business operations. . . . more
Hurley owner Bluestar bids $60M for Justice tween brand
Retail Dive
Bluestar Alliance, whose brand portfolio includes Hurley, bebe, Tahari, Brookstone, Limited Too and Nanette Lepore, is now the stalking horse bidder for Ascena's Justice brand, with a $60 million-plus offer that includes $44 million in cash, according to a company press release.. . . more
Gap Inc. announces store closures, off-mall strategy
CSA
Gap Inc. is moving away from the mall. . . . more
Thursday, October 22, 2020
J.C. Penney inks deal to sell itself, looks to close it in time for holidays
Retail Dive
J.C. Penney finally has a formal deal on paper and signed with Simon Property Group, Brookfield Asset Management and key lenders that would sell off the department store chain and some 160 real estate assets. . . . more
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
True Religion exits bankruptcy — again
CSA
True Religion has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than three years. . . . more
J.C. Penney expects to exit bankruptcy ahead of holiday season
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J.C. Penney is inching closer to being acquired by mall giants Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management. But a couple of potential roadblocks remain.. . . more
Monday, October 19, 2020
Nordstrom, Balsam Hill partner for in-store Christmas tree lots
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Nordstrom partnered with Balsam Hill to create Christmas tree lots for holiday shoppers at 21 Nordstrom stores across 13 states, Balsam Hill announced on Tuesday. It's a first-time partnership for both companies.. . . more
Connecticut’s largest mall will live on, says owner
CSA
Following a Planning and Zoning Board vote that rejected Centennial’s plan to add luxury apartments to its Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, Conn., the fate of the state’s largest mall was in question. But there was no question about it in the mind of Centennial’s founder and CEO Steve Levin.. . . more
Flying Tiger Variety Store Closing UES Shop, All US Locations
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The Danish home goods and toy store Flying Tiger Copenhagen is closing all of its U.S. locations, including a shop on the Upper East Side, the company announced this week.. . . more
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Ascena moves to sell Justice tween brand for $35M
Retail Dive
Ascena Retail Group on Tuesday said it has an agreement to sell the intellectual property, e-commerce business and other assets of its Justice tween brand to Premier Brands Justice for $35 million, according to court documents filed Tuesday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. . . more
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
City votes down plan; Connecticut’s biggest mall may close
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This mall doesn’t have to die,” Centennial CEO Steven Levin told the Planning and Zoning Board of Milford, Conn. at a meeting last week.. . . more
J.C. Penney kicks off holidays – in time for Prime Day
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Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event keeps picking up more big-name competition.. . . more
Friday, October 9, 2020
Department stores' decade of decline
Retail Dive
The heyday is over. The question for department stores now is whether there will be a new day.. . . more
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Gen Z spending hits all-time low
Retail Dive
Self-reported teen spending has fallen 9% year over year and 5% since this past spring, to $2,150. . . . more
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In partnership with Nuance Communications, H&M is making its virtual assistant and live chat agents available via Google services like Google Maps and Google Search, Nuance announced on Tuesday.. . . more
Shoppers adjusting behaviors to avoid public restrooms
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Restroom cleanliness is more important than for stores and restaurants.. . . more
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
17 retailers that could go bankrupt as the COVID-19 era wears on
Retail Dive
Retail bankruptcies may hit a painful high-water mark in 2020. Multiple analysts have noted filings are likely to reach their highest number in a decade. Some weeks during the summer brought multiple filings by major names in the industry. . . . more
Department stores' decade of decline
The heyday is over. The question for department stores now is whether there will be a new day.. . . more
Why a new digital edition of PlayStation 5 could change GameStop as we know it
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Founded in 1984, GameStop is one of the oldest cornerstones of video game retail. But in 2020, it's facing big risks as the industry increasingly turns to digital.. . . more
True Religion Apparel to exit bankruptcy
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True Religion Apparel Inc. has gotten the green light for a reorganization plan that keeps more than half of its stores open.. . . more
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Macy's shoppers can buy now, pay later
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Macy's is providing the ability to pay in four equal, interest-free installments at online checkout.. . . more
Monday, October 5, 2020
Express threatened with delisting
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Express, its share price falling, is at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. . . . more
Friday, October 2, 2020
MainPlace Mall takes discounts digital with loyalty app
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MainPlace Mall will handle social distancing by dispatching loyal customers to the stores they like for the discounts they want.. . . more
H&M to close 250 stores next year
Retail Dive
With about a quarter of its leases up for renegotiation or exit annually, H&M on Thursday said it plans a net decrease in its brick-and-mortar footprint next year of about 250 stores, according to a company press release.. . . more
American Dream re-opens on October 1 – with retail
CSA
They’re not calling it a grand opening. They didn’t call it that when American Dream first opened last October because the Nickelodeon water park and the retail sections weren’t completed. But both are ready to go now as—17 years after the project had its beginnings the New Jersey Meadowlands—Triple Five’s third mega-mall opens its doors to the public on Thursday.. . . more
Thursday, October 1, 2020
North Carolina mall gets a new life for Christmas
CSA
A May 2019 review of the Randolph Mall in Asheboro, N.C., by “Pawlover”, said, “This mall probably won't last too much longer, which is a bit sad.” Well, Pawlover, cheer up. The mall is making a comeback.. . . more