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Forever 21 Files Bankruptcy; Pier 1 To Close 70 Stores

September 30, 2019October 4, 2019rcbizjournal

Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday. The company will close up to 178 stores in the United States as part of its restructuring.

Forever 21, Another Fashion Retailer, Faltering

September 12, 2019September 23, 2019rcbizjournal

Forever says it was not planning to file for bankruptcy on Sunday, describing the report as “inaccurate” and says it planned to continue operating the “vast majority” of its stores.

12,000 Stores Could Close in 2019, Says Report

August 23, 2019September 5, 2019rcbizjournal

Coresight estimates closures could reach 12,000 by the end of the year, the report said.

Plus-Size Retailer ‘Avenue’ To Close

August 15, 2019August 23, 2019rcbizjournal

The plus-size woman’s apparel retailer Avenue has confirmed that it is going out of business and closing all 222 stores. The stores are due to close in the next several weeks.