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Bed Bath & Beyond Posts Ugly Third Quarter

| Mike O'Brien

Bed Bath & Beyond as expected posted a tough third-quarter report, with net sales and same-store sales down a third from last year and a net loss of $393 million as it considers a range of options up to and including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. CEO Sue Gove said the company is listening to customers, but it may be too little, too late.

Subscription Seller Loot Crate Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

| Mike O'Brien

So-called “geek gear” subscription box seller Loot Crate, an early leader in the now red-hot category, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as cash runs low, according to various media reports. The company has a white knight buyer in the wings, a major collectible manufacturer and distributor that took on its debt.

Charlotte Russe to Liquidate and Closes All Stores

| Daniela Forte

Mall-based women’s apparel retailer Charlotte Russe has been added to the ongoing list of troubled companies in the sector, announcing its plans to liquidate and close all of its stores within the next two months. In February, it announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and close approximately 94 stores.

Brookstone Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

| Daniela Forte

Brookstone is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced it would be closing 101 mall locations, claiming declining mall traffic as the culprit. Here is what CEO Piau Phang Foo had to say about the decision and the continuing operation of the business in other channels.

Toys “R” Us Inc. Reports Disappointing Third Quarter

| Daniela Forte

Toys “R” Us Inc., reported a not so stellar third quarter. Net sales were $2.018 million, a decrease of $89 million compared to 2016. Here is what the CEO Davide Brandon had to say about the third quarter and what the company plans as it moves ahead.

Rue 21 Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

| MCM staff

Rue 21 announced it is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in an effort to fully transform the business. See what this transformation includes and what it will mean for the retailer in the future.