/tags/bankruptcy Bankruptcy en-US Copyright Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:27:35 GMT /npr-news/2024-12-20/big-lots-says-it-is-having-going-out-of-business-sales-as-it-seeks-a-new-buyer The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:27:35 GMT /npr-news/2024-12-20/big-lots-says-it-is-having-going-out-of-business-sales-as-it-seeks-a-new-buyer Ayana Archie /show/all-sides/2024-09-19/big-lots-faces-bankruptcy-and-store-closures We’ll talk about the past, present and future of Big Lots, which includes its purchase by a private equity firm. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-09-19/big-lots-faces-bankruptcy-and-store-closures /2024-09-09/big-lots-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-plans-to-sell-assets-to-nexus-capital Discount retailer Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it contends with a pullback in consumer spending and soft sales. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:37:19 GMT /2024-09-09/big-lots-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-plans-to-sell-assets-to-nexus-capital The Associated Press /2024-07-18/melt-bar-and-grilled-closes-easton-location-following-bankruptcy-filing The restaurant closed on Monday one month after filing for bankruptcy protection. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:59:14 GMT /2024-07-18/melt-bar-and-grilled-closes-easton-location-following-bankruptcy-filing Mark Ferenchik /2024-01-17/amazon-will-invest-in-diamond-sports-as-part-of-bankruptcy-restructuring-agreement Diamond owns 18 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 37 professional teams — 11 baseball, 15 NBA and 11 NHL. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:39:09 GMT /2024-01-17/amazon-will-invest-in-diamond-sports-as-part-of-bankruptcy-restructuring-agreement The Associated Press /2020-05-07/neiman-marcus-bankruptcy-is-1st-by-a-department-store-during-coronavirus-crisis The luxury chain known for its extravagant Christmas Book catalog had been losing money before the pandemic. The move follows J.Crew's bankruptcy filing on Monday, foreboding potentially more to come. Thu, 07 May 2020 13:43:52 GMT /2020-05-07/neiman-marcus-bankruptcy-is-1st-by-a-department-store-during-coronavirus-crisis Alina Selyukh /news-partners/2020-05-04/j-crew-bankruptcy-filing-may-not-be-the-last-for-retailers-slammed-by-pandemic The clothing retailer's troubles predate the health crisis. Other stores, like J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus, are also struggling to survive extended closures. Mon, 04 May 2020 14:35:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-04/j-crew-bankruptcy-filing-may-not-be-the-last-for-retailers-slammed-by-pandemic Alina Selyukh /news-partners/2020-02-18/boy-scouts-of-america-files-for-bankruptcy-as-it-faces-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-claims The Boy Scouts of America has $1.4 billion in assets. The organization says it will use the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compensation for victims. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:08:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-18/boy-scouts-of-america-files-for-bankruptcy-as-it-faces-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-claims Laurel Wamsley, Wade Goodwyn /news-partners/2019-09-30/nothing-lasts-forever-21-discovers-as-another-clothing-chain-files-for-bankruptcy The popular fashion retailer is the latest in a long list of brands to fall victim to online retailers and less foot traffic in malls. The company said it may close up to 178 U.S. stores. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:21:21 GMT /news-partners/2019-09-30/nothing-lasts-forever-21-discovers-as-another-clothing-chain-files-for-bankruptcy Brakkton Booker /wksu-stories/2019-08-22/judge-delays-confirmation-of-firstenergy-solutions-bankruptcy-reorganization A hearing in Akron on First Energy Solutions bankruptcy reorganization has been adjourned for now. A company spokesperson says Judge Alan Koschik , of... Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:44:36 GMT /wksu-stories/2019-08-22/judge-delays-confirmation-of-firstenergy-solutions-bankruptcy-reorganization Sarah Taylor