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Express Launches Debt Restructuring Effort in Bid to Avoid Bankruptcy

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Express’ ability to avoid bankruptcy hinges on whether its lenders will agree to provide more liquidity or loosen repayment options, and whether the company’s vendors will continue shipping goods without tightening payment schedules, the sources told WSJ. The company’s total debt at the end of the third quarter was $274.7

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Toys ‘R’ Us to Add 30 New UK Shop-in-Shops via Expanded Partnership with WHSmith

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gives a glimpse of what may be in store for the UK: Now that the Toys ‘R’ Us brand has been reestablished in the U.S. Retail Group , as well to cruise ship and airport locations. WHP acquired the Toys ‘R’ and Babies ‘R’ Us brands in March 2021 after the chain’s 2018 bankruptcy and subsequent shuttering of its stores.

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Inside Incu’s digital relaunch plans for A.P.C. and Rag & Bone

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Fashion and lifestyle retailer Incu doesn’t just stock in-demand designer labels A.P.C. and Rag & Bone and why – after recently announcing its new partnership with Danish fashion brand Ganni – Incu seems to be on such a roll. . DL: We hired a new marketing manager, new buying manager, new creative brand manager.

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

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When Parade launched in 2019, legacy intimates brand Victoria’s Secret had just taken a major reputational hit, following years of criticism over its lack of size, race, and gender inclusivity, both in its merchandise and marketing campaigns, such as the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

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Off-Price Retail: A Double-Edged Tool For Brands With Excess Inventory Needs

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From supply chain disruptions to shifting seasonality and evolving fashion trends, a majority of America’s leading retail brands are constantly left with excess inventory that simply won’t sell. Technology has revolutionized the way brands manage their excess inventory. In today’s age, sustainable fashion matters.

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For Forever 21, Omnichannel Experiences are Key to Staying a Gen Z Favorite

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Easier said than done, especially for a brand that is still working its way back from the brink. Even compared to other fashion brands, Forever 21’s inventory is vast and changes almost daily. If she’s in a store and they don’t have her size, she can order it right there and have it shipped to her, or to her store.

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