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Target Names New COO, Divvies Up Merchandising Responsibilities

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Target has tapped Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s CFO since November 2019, to add the COO role to his responsibilities. He will wear both hats until Target names a new finance chief. Current COO John Mulligan announced his retirement plans in October 2023.

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Paper Source Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Keep Most Stores Open During Proceedings

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million in financing. Paper Source already has begun closing 11 of its underperforming locations but will keep the remaining 147 stores and its ecommerce site open throughout the bankruptcy proceedings. million reported in 2019. In 2020, Paper Source had gross sales of approximately $104 million , a 32% decline from the $153.2

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Big Lots Plans to Open 500 New Stores, Increase Annual Sales to $8-10 Billion

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Home discount retailer Big Lots is returning to expansion mode after more than a decade of flat store growth, with plans to open as many as 500 new stores in the next six to seven years. Big Lots currently operates 1,431 stores across the U.S. billion in sales.

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Tuesday Morning Receives $32 Million Lifeline from Retail Ecommerce Ventures and Ayon Capital

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The funding, along with $3 million in convertible debt financing from certain Tuesday Morning leaders including CEO Fred Hand, will help the troubled retailer implement an omnichannel turnaround plan. We look forward to the partnership with REV and Ayon.”.

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American Dream Again Misses $8.8 Million Loan Payment

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million debt service payment on municipal bonds sold to help finance the venture, due to insufficient funds. The mall, which opened after a years-long delay in October 2019 , struggled (as many retailers and malls did) with COVID-19’s impact on in-person shopping. The “AD” in the store’s name refers to “American Dream.”)

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Francesca’s Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Pursue a Sale

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The company will continue operating during the process by utilizing a $25 million debtor-in-possession loan from Tiger Finance. The company will go forward with previously announced plans to close 140 stores and renegotiate a number of leases at other locations, which may result in further closings.

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Francesca’s to Exit Bankruptcy With Half its Remaining Stores Following $18 Million Acquisition

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The retailer’s new owners plan to continue operating its corporate offices and will keep its management team and nearly all employees on board, according to The Wall Street Journal. Francesca’s entered into a $110 million loan credit agreement with Tiger Finance in August 2019 to enable a turnaround without the need for bankruptcy.

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