March 13, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Casual Dining
Casual Dining/QSR is a dynamic segment with continuous movement year after year, and 2019 will be no exception. Local restaurant operators will add new locations, regional restaurant chains will optimiz ... Read more
March 6, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Youth Apparel
The Gymboree Corporation, DIP filed a notification that The Gap and The Childrens Place will purchase assets associated with the Janie and Jack, Gymboree, and Crazy 8 businesses.
The successful bidders are well p ... Read more
February 27, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Specialty Retailers
Specialty retailers are increasingly popular among shoppers. Consumer preferences indicate a growing appreciation for specialized product offerings and passionate, knowledgeable retail ... Read more
February 21, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Food Retail
A clear division has appeared in the competitive landscape for food retailers. While discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl are in the midst of noteworthy expansion campaigns, specialty and organic g ... Read more
February 13, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Mass Merchandisers
The Mass Merchandise sector, like the rest of retail, is dealing with increased online competition and changes in consumer behavior. Mass Merchandisers must react quickly to changes in the retai ... Read more
February 6, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Apparel Retailers
The competitive landscape for apparel retailers will experience a significant shift in 2019. The Gymboree bankruptcy presents a rare opportunity for Carter’s, Justice, The Children’s P ... Read more
January 30, 2019
Industry Spotlight:
Housewares & Home Furnishings
2019 is set to be another year of continued growth for many Housewares and Home Furnishings retailers, as the industry continues to demonstrate resilience in today’s difficult-to ... Read more
January 22, 2019
Shopko
On January 16 Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp, DIP (Shopko) announced that it, along with its subsidiaries, has filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 (click here to request case updates).
A day later, Shopko, DIP filed a Plan of Reorg ... Read more
January 16, 2019
Shopko
Today, Specialty Retail Shops Holding Corp, DIP, (Shopko) announced that it, along with its subsidiaries, has filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11. The petition was filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Nebraska. ... Read more
