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Morphe Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy in Preparation for Sale

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The sale is part of an agreement that FORMA’s parent company, FB Debt Financing Guarantor, reached with an entity controlled by the agent under FORMA Brands’ existing secured debt. These lenders include Jefferies Finance and funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and FB Intermediate Holdings. will remain operational.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

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Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. While some DTC brands are strategically entering into brick-and-mortar via branded storefronts, others are doubling down on wholesale.

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The Collected Group Files for Bankruptcy to Reduce Debt by $150 Million

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The company plans to reduce its debt and give senior lenders additional ownership as it seeks to reverse its fortunes or, potentially. The retailer plans to use this as an opportunity to negotiate with landlords as it restructures its finances, according to court papers. sell off brands.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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Ensuring business continuity plans include appropriate responses to network outages, breaches and ransomware attacks. Her team consists of over 50 brokers, service specialists and consultants focused on risk management and insurance for the retail, wholesale and distribution of consumer goods.

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In Bankruptcy Filing, Lucky Brand Proposes Sale To Authentic Brands And Simon Property Group

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The mall operator joined with Authentic Brands and mall owner Brookfield Property Partners to purchase Forever 21 out of bankruptcy in February 2020. The IP deal is valued at $90 million and includes the option to purchase inventory related to the e-Commerce and wholesale businesses at an additional cost. Lucky Brand has obtained $15.6

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It’s Not Business as Usual: Achieving Retail Success in an Inflationary Environment

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In simple terms, a war room represents a focused effort for the entire organization to bring all stakeholders — merchandising, finance, store operations and marketing, among others — together, raising the visibility of the most critical issues to the executive team so that the company can develop a coordinated response.

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Untuckit is Setting Sights on Expansion and Internal Visibility is Helping it Get There

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The apparel retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint with plans to open at least 14 new stores in 2024, bringing its store count to nearly 100. Additionally, Untuckit has officially entered the wholesale market following a pilot program with Macy’s that began in November 2023. “We retail setting.

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