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Sam-Ben Avraham Submitting New Barneys Bid: Sources
A late entry by the Kith investor would set up a showdown with Authentic Brands Group's $271 million…
Sam Ben-Avraham Officially Bids on Barneys: Sources
The Kith investor is said to have submitted a roughly $260 million bid for the retailer that would keep…
Barneys’ Stalking-Horse Bid Sets Stage for Suitors
The $271 million agreement with ABG and B. Riley kicks off a process that can shape the retailer's future in…
Barneys Reveals $271M Stalking-Horse Deal With ABG, B. Riley
The luxury retailer told the court late Wednesday that it reached an agreement with Authentic Brands Group…
LGBTQ Rights on the Supreme Court’s Docket
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in three cases involving LGBT rights in the…
Forever 21 Strapped for Cash as Rent Bills Loom
The retailer asked a Delaware bankruptcy court to approve a debtor-in-possession financing deal to help it…
Forever 21’s Legal Legacy
Sunday's Chapter 11 filing follows years of litigation targeting the fast-fashion retailer's alleged habit of…
Italy’s Gucci Tax Probe Shifting From Corporate to Individuals
Despite parent company Kering's decision to settle with Italy's tax authorities, a number of employees are…
Barneys at the Crossroads: Deadline for Would-be Suitors Looms
The bankrupt retailer has a deadline Wednesday to receive indications of interest from potential buyers.
Forever 21 Challenges ‘Stripes Bully’ Adidas in Infringement Case
The retailer asked an Oregon federal court to weigh in on an ongoing dispute with Adidas over its…
Barneys Gets Court’s OK For Exec Bonus Plan If It’s Sold
A New York bankruptcy court approved a plan to reward two top Barneys executives if they help pull off a…