Department Stores

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Dior's Air Jordans and the Return of Pre-Pandemic Hype

28 June 2020 • By Brian Baskin

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Dior's Air Jordans and the Return of Pre-Pandemic Hype

This week, everyone will be talking about the long-delayed release of Dior's Air Jordan sneakers, how the spike in US coronavirus cases affects retail and the path forward for department stores. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Macy's Raises $4.5 Billion to Shore Up Funds as Stores Reopen

8 June 2020 • By Reuters

8 June 2020 • By Reuters

Shares of the company, which also owns Bloomingdale's, surged about 11 percent after the bell.

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Macy's Raises $4.5 Billion to Shore Up Funds as Stores Reopen

Shares of the company, which also owns Bloomingdale's, surged about 11 percent after the bell.

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How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem

28 May 2020 • By Tamison O'Connor

28 May 2020 • By Tamison O'Connor

Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.

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How Harrods Is Solving Its Excess Inventory Problem

Facing an unprecedented volume of unsold goods after weeks of Covid-19 lockdowns, the British department store is launching an outlet at London’s Westfield White City shopping mall.

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Forty Five Ten's Future Is In Limbo After Cutting Staff and Closing Stores

28 May 2020 • By Chantal Fernandez

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Forty Five Ten's Future Is In Limbo After Cutting Staff and Closing Stores

The multi-brand retailer hasn't announced plans to reopen and is operating with a skeleton crew, weeks after the lockdown was lifted in its home state of Texas.

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Kohl's Cuts Jennifer Lopez Brand and Other Women's Labels

19 May 2020 • By Reuters

19 May 2020 • By Reuters

Kohl's had been struggling in women's apparel even before the pandemic as consumers shifted to online shopping and fast-fashion brands.

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Kohl's Cuts Jennifer Lopez Brand and Other Women's Labels

Kohl's had been struggling in women's apparel even before the pandemic as consumers shifted to online shopping and fast-fashion brands.

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Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

13 May 2020 • By Reuters

13 May 2020 • By Reuters

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.

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Neiman Marcus Creditor Calls for Deal With Saks Fifth Avenue

A letter by the creditor suggests that combining the two luxury retailers would create between $2.8 billion and $4.7 billion of value.

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J.C. Penney Talks With KKR, Ares, Lenders on Bankruptcy Loan

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

The plan would be included in a Chapter 11 court filing that could come next week, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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J.C. Penney Talks With KKR, Ares, Lenders on Bankruptcy Loan

The plan would be included in a Chapter 11 court filing that could come next week, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

8 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.

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J.C. Penney, Sephora Settle Dispute Over Beauty Boutiques

J.C. Penney is struggling to refinance billions in loans and missed a debt payment last month, although the chain is current on its rent.

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Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

7 May 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Can Neiman Marcus Survive Bankruptcy?

Beyond restructuring its $5 billion of debt, the Dallas-based luxury department store chain still needs to reinvent itself to survive in the long run, experts say.

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J.C. Penney Sues to Block Sephora From Closing In-Store Boutiques

4 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

4 May 2020 • By Bloomberg

Sephora has complained about boutique employees being furloughed during the pandemic and is demanding that all hard surfaces be cleaned with a special electrostatic spray.

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J.C. Penney Sues to Block Sephora From Closing In-Store Boutiques

Sephora has complained about boutique employees being furloughed during the pandemic and is demanding that all hard surfaces be cleaned with a special electrostatic spray.