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.

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.

Mall Owners Place Bid to Save Aeropostale

| Daniela Forte

Several bidders including two large U.S. mall owners, Simon Property Group and General Growth Properties have placed a bid for Aeropostale assets. This would allow for Aeropostale to remain open in a footprint of 229 stores.

Sports Authority Calling it Quits

| Tim Parry

Sports Authority won’t come out of bankruptcy as an independent company and instead wants to sell off all its holdings, according to a report from The Denver Post.