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J.C. Penney Seeks Approval for $47.7M ‘Key Employee’ Payments
The retailer sought payments it argued were necessary to retain a number of key employees, who do not include…
Neiman’s Reaches Tentative Deal With Creditors on Mytheresa Dispute
The retailer is proposing a settlement over the long-running Mytheresa dispute as it rallies support for its…
J.C. Penney Hurtles Toward a Sale Process
The retailer said Wednesday that it is moving "incredibly fast" toward a going concern sale, and negotiating…
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SEC Backs Legal Action Against Under Armour, Executives
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John Varvatos’ Planned Sale to Lion Gets Court’s Green Light
The designer brand has until mid-August to complete the sale — if not, WHP Global's back-up bid could…
Neiman’s Bankruptcy to Shed Light on Mytheresa Dispute
Reports on the controversial deal, filed by the unsecured creditors committee and Neiman's leveraged buyout…
Pro-Fur Group Loses Attempt to Halt San Francisco Fur Ban
The city enacted a ban on the sale of fur earlier this year as many major brands already abandoned its use.
Lion Prevails in John Varvatos Auction
The designer brand proceeds with a bid by Lion/Hendrix Cayman Ltd., already an owner in its business, to buy…
Tapestry CEO Resigns Because of #MeToo Allegations
Jide Zeitlin has stepped down after less than a year following allegations that he posed as a photographer in…
Ares Hit With New Suit Over Mytheresa Transfer
While the Neiman's bankruptcy is marked by conflict over the transaction, Ares faces a new lawsuit in New…
Brooks Brothers’ Bankruptcy Path
The retailer looks to use the Chapter 11 process to conduct a possible going-concern sale, a common endeavor…
Brooks Brothers Proceeds With New DIP Offer
The retailer came to court Friday with a new $80 million debtor-in-possession offer by Authentic Brands Group…
Muji USA Seeks to Restructure
The U.S. unit of the Japanese lifestyle brand has filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware.