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    As Predicted, Bon-Ton Stores file for Chapter 11 Protection? First Large Retail Department Store Bankruptcy of 2018
    2018-02-05

    Carson Pirie Scott II, Inc., aka Bon-Ton Stores (“Bon-Ton”), which has dual headquarters in Milwaukee, WI and York, PA, filed on Super Bowl Sunday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, Docket # 18-10251 (MFW).

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Stark & Stark, Bankruptcy
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    10 Retailers to Watch for a Bankruptcy Filing in 2018
    2018-01-03

    2017 represented one of the busiest years for Chapter 11 retail bankruptcy filings. Many companies that filed have successfully emerged, like Payless. Yet, some are still questionable as to their future, such as Toys “R” Us, which is expected to begin selling a number of their leases and company owned real estate this quarter.

    As the New Year begins, here are 10 retailers to watch for a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing this year:

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Stark & Stark, Bankruptcy
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Charming Charlie’s the Next Retail Filing in 2017?
    2017-12-18

    On December 11, 2017, Charming Charlie Holdings, Inc. (“Charming Charlie”), the Houston–based fashion jewelry and accessories chain filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case in the United Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Charming Charlie has closed about 100 of its 360 stores. Further, its New York City flagship location on Fifth Avenue will soon close.

    The company is working with turnaround advisor AlixPartners LLP, in addition to other restructuring advisors and attorneys.

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Stark & Stark
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Truck Companies Use Shell Companies and Bankruptcy to Dodge Judgments
    2017-11-20

    A USA Today Network investigation revealed that some port trucking companies have used legal loopholes, shell companies, and bankruptcies to escape judgments by labor court judges. The ongoing investigation reveals that some port trucking companies serving top retailers use such tactics to take advantage of drivers.

    Filed under:
    USA, California, Employment & Labor, Insolvency & Restructuring, Stark & Stark, Federal Trade Commission (USA), California Labor Code
    Authors:
    Bryan M. Roberts
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Can a Condo Association Recover Past-Due Amounts After Owner Files Bankruptcy?
    2017-11-20

    When a condo owner in arrears on assessments declares bankruptcy, a condo association often expresses concern about the effect of the bankruptcy on its ability to collect pre- and post-bankruptcy assessments.

    Filed under:
    USA, New Jersey, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Real Estate, Stark & Stark, Condominium
    Authors:
    Edward A. Berman
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Ignite Restaurant Group Fires Up Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case
    2017-06-06

    Ignite Restaurant Group (“Ignite”) filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division today (Case no. 17-33550). Ignite operates 137 Joe’s Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap restaurants, including three international franchise locations in Dubai. Ignite employs 8,400 people, including 2,900 full-time (both salaried and hourly) employees. Ignite’s bankruptcy schedules list $197 million in liabilities and $153 million in assets.

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Stark & Stark, Bankruptcy, Liability (financial accounting)
    Authors:
    Joseph H. Lemkin
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Rue21 Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
    2017-05-16

    Rue21 Inc. (“Rue21”) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday (case no. 17-22045-GLT, Western District of Pennsylvania).

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Stark & Stark, Bankruptcy, Retail, Debtor, Liability (financial accounting)
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    The Shoe Dropped…Payless Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
    2017-04-05

    Kansas-based Payless, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis) on Tuesday afternoon, under docket # 17-42257.

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Real Estate, Stark & Stark, Bankruptcy
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Payless Expected to File for Bankruptcy in Next Few Weeks
    2017-03-22

    As i mentioned in my blog from January, “11 Retailers to Watch for Possible Bankruptcy Filings in 2017,” it looks like Payless is on the verge of a bankruptcy filing.

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Stark & Stark
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark
    Déjà Vu - RadioShack Brand files for Chapter 22 Bankruptcy
    2017-03-10

    The new owner of the RadioShack brand, General Wireless Operations Inc., just filed for Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This is the second Chapter 11 filing for the brand in two (2) years (a chapter 22 filing, like the recent EMS brand filing).

    The Company is reportedly closing about 200 stores and evaluating options on the remaining 1,300 stores. The Company cited poor performance of mobility sales as one reason for the bankruptcy filing.

    Filed under:
    USA, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Stark & Stark
    Authors:
    Thomas S. Onder
    Location:
    USA
    Firm:
    Stark & Stark

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