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The Met Gala That Wasn't

3 May 2020 • By Brian Baskin

3 May 2020 • By Brian Baskin

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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The Met Gala That Wasn't

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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J. Crew Mulls Bankruptcy Under Pressure From Debt and Pandemic

30 April 2020 • By Bloomberg

30 April 2020 • By Bloomberg

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow J. Crew to stay in business, cut its borrowings and close weak stores to minimize costs.

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J. Crew Mulls Bankruptcy Under Pressure From Debt and Pandemic

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy would allow J. Crew to stay in business, cut its borrowings and close weak stores to minimize costs.

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Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?

27 March 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?

Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.

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Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

11 March 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.

Why Brands Need a New Approach to Gifting

18 December 2019 • By Melissa Magsaysay

Why Brands Need a New Approach to Gifting

Public relations firms and fashion brands are rethinking their gifting strategies amid a backlash over excessive spending and wasteful packaging.

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J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO

3 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

3 December 2019 • By Bloomberg

The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.

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J.Crew to Push Ahead with Madewell IPO

The struggling retailer is relying on the deal to offset outstanding debts of almost $1.7 billion.

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J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

11 July 2019 • By Reuters

11 July 2019 • By Reuters

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.

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J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.

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Are J. Crew and Neiman Marcus on the Path to an IPO?

20 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

PetSmart's massively successful stock offering of Chewy.com is stoking speculation that other deeply indebted retailers will stage sales of their own.

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Are J. Crew and Neiman Marcus on the Path to an IPO?

PetSmart's massively successful stock offering of Chewy.com is stoking speculation that other deeply indebted retailers will stage sales of their own.

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J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers

28 March 2019 • By Reuters

28 March 2019 • By Reuters

J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.

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J. Crew Turns Again to Debt Restructuring Lawyers

J. Crew Group is exploring options for reworking its debt, as it struggles with falling sales and a dwindling cash pile, according to sources.

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Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t

29 January 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Life After Bankruptcy: Why Some Brands Survive and Others Don’t

The odds of making it through bankruptcy intact are growing smaller. BoF looks at what happens when a brand goes through the process — and then rises again under new ownership.