Barneys New York

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

9 September 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

9 September 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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Barneys Wants ‘Strong Digitally Focused Partner’ for Next Stage

27 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

27 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

The struggling legacy retailer hopes to implement a bigger push into food, entertainment and experiences, as well as improved operational efficiency within the company.

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Barneys Wants ‘Strong Digitally Focused Partner’ for Next Stage

The struggling legacy retailer hopes to implement a bigger push into food, entertainment and experiences, as well as improved operational efficiency within the company.

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Farfetch Denies Reports of Plans to Acquire Barneys

27 August 2019 • By Sarah Kent

27 August 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The troubled US luxury retailer has until October to find a buyer, but Farfetch says it is not interested as the fashion platform grapples with challenges of its own.

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Farfetch Denies Reports of Plans to Acquire Barneys

The troubled US luxury retailer has until October to find a buyer, but Farfetch says it is not interested as the fashion platform grapples with challenges of its own.

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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

13 August 2019 • By Reuters

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

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As Barneys Struggles, Fashion Vendors Try on Alternative Channels

The luxury retailer recently filed for bankruptcy protection, owing $1.6 million to Prada and millions to other Kering and LVMH labels.

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Rebooting Barneys New York

9 August 2019 • By BoF Team

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Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

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Barneys New York: What Happens Now?

7 August 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Barneys New York: What Happens Now?

After filing for bankruptcy protection, the luxury retailer aims to restructure its business and find a new owner. But where does that leave the brands it sells?

Barneys Files for Bankruptcy As Rents Rise and Visitors Fall

6 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

6 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Chapter 11 filing allows Barneys to stay open while it works out a plan to turn around the business and pay its debts.

Barneys Files for Bankruptcy As Rents Rise and Visitors Fall

The Chapter 11 filing allows Barneys to stay open while it works out a plan to turn around the business and pay its debts.

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Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Loan With Great American Capital

2 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

2 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

Advisers to the high-fashion retailer held talks with the specialty finance firm, in addition to existing lenders at TPG Sixth Street Partners and Wells Fargo & Co., sources close to the matter said.

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Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Loan With Great American Capital

Advisers to the high-fashion retailer held talks with the specialty finance firm, in addition to existing lenders at TPG Sixth Street Partners and Wells Fargo & Co., sources close to the matter said.

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Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Financing Plans With Wells Fargo

25 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

25 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

The chain is negotiating the terms of a debtor-in-possession loan that would finance operations while Barneys works out a deal in court with landlords and lenders, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

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Barneys Considers Bankruptcy Financing Plans With Wells Fargo

The chain is negotiating the terms of a debtor-in-possession loan that would finance operations while Barneys works out a deal in court with landlords and lenders, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

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What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

25 July 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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What Pushed Barneys to the Edge?

Once the first word on fashion, the Manhattan-based department store chain has long used the power of its cool factor to ride through its financial turmoil. But following a 72 percent spike in rent for its Madison Avenue flagship, cool may not be enough.