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Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 200 Stores Over Next Two Years Following 49 Percent Decline in Sales Due to Pandemic

by Alex Tostado

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) plans to close 200 stores over the next two years. The Union-based company made the announcement during its earnings statement for its fiscal first quarter, which runs from March through May. The report shows sales plummeted in the quarter due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdowns affecting non-essential retailers. For the three-month period, net sales were approximately $1.3 billion, a 49 percent year-over-year decrease. Bed Bath & Beyond reports that 90 percent of its physical locations were closed for …

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Brooks Brothers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

by Alex Tostado

New York City — Brooks Brothers Group Inc. is the latest retailer to file for bankruptcy protection, according to The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets. The two-century-old men’s apparel company is based in New York City. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware will enable the company to seek a buyer and restructure its debts. Brooks Brothers is set to close 51 of its 250 North American stores, according to media reports.

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AMC Theatres Delays Reopening Until July 30 to Coincide with Movie Releases

by Alex Tostado

Leawood, Kan. — AMC Theatres has delayed its U.S. reopening date until July 30. The company will resume operations of 450 U.S. theaters as part of a phased plan that is expected to bring the 600-plus U.S. theaters to full operation by early August. AMC says the new reopening date aligns with updated release timing for major movies such as “Tenet” on Aug. 12 and “Mulan” on Aug. 21. Previously, AMC had expected to be fully open globally in July when Christopher Nolan’s spy film “Tenet” was scheduled to release …

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Lowe Launches Retail reVision, Focuses on Transforming Properties into Retail Hubs

by Alex Tostado

Los Angeles — Lowe has launched Retail reVision, its platform to reposition retail real estate. Under the initiative, the Los Angeles-based developer will target underperforming retail properties and partner with new and existing owners to manage or advise redevelopments. Lowe seeks properties that are regional draws, such as malls, community, lifestyle and power centers that are located in urban and suburban infill markets where Lowe currently operates. Target markets are California, the Pacific Northwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, the greater Denver and Phoenix metropolitan areas and the Carolinas. Lowe has named Joel …

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Judge Orders Simon, Taubman to be Trial-Ready by Mid-November

by Alex Tostado

Oakland County, Mich. — The dispute between Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and Taubman Centers Inc. (NYSE: TCO) over a planned merger will move to a mediation phase. James Alexander, a circuit court judge with the state of Michigan, has ordered that the mediation phase be completed by July 31 and that the companies must be ready for a trial by mid-November. On Thursday, Taubman shareholders voted to approve and adopt the previously announced merger agreement dated Feb. 9 and says the company is “ready, willing and able to …

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Macy’s Inc. to Cut 3,900 Corporate Jobs, Projects $365 Million Savings in Operating Costs

by Alex Tostado

New York City — Macy’s Inc. will lay off 3,900 employees in corporate and management positions, representing approximately 3 percent of its total workforce, according to a company statement issued today. Macy’s expects the reduction of staff to save approximately $365 million in operating costs for its 2020 fiscal year. Macy’s recently projected that it would show a $1.1 billion loss in operating income for its first quarter ending in early May, a result of temporary and permanent store closures, as well as significantly reduced sales amid the COVID-19 outbreak. …

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Disneyland Resort Pushes Reopening Date Beyond July 17

by Alex Tostado

Anaheim, Calif. — Disneyland Resort has delayed the opening of its theme parks and resort hotels in Anaheim based on the State of California’s announcement that it will not issue theme park reopening guidelines until sometime after July 4. The company plans to announce a revised reopening date once government officials approve a phased reopening. Downtown Disney District, an outdoor shopping center at the resort, will reopen in July with health and safety protocols in place for employees and guests. This opening was approved with the restaurants and retail openings …

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GNC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 1,200 Stores

by Alex Tostado

Pittsburgh — Global health and wellness company GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. GNC and all of its subsidiaries will remain open for business during the process. Pittsburgh-based GNC expects to use the bankruptcy process “to improve its balance sheet and capital structure while continuing to advance its business strategy, right-size its corporate store portfolio and strengthen its brands to protect the long-term sustainability of its business,” according to a press release from the company. Over the past year, the company has executed a strategy …

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PREIT to Reopen All Malls, Retail Centers Across Its Portfolio by July 4

by Alex Tostado

Philadelphia — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) plans to open all of its malls and retail centers, including its 900,000-square-foot Fashion District Philadelphia shopping and entertainment destination, by July 4. Following temporary store closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak, PREIT has reported an average occupancy rate of 85 percent among non-anchor tenants at its reopened properties. Retailers and restaurants at PREIT’s properties have implemented expanded sanitation and social distancing procedures, including outdoor dining service and contactless pickup. Many stores also offer complimentary masks to guests on entry. PREIT owns and …

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Shoe Carnival Reopens 389 Stores

by Alex Tostado

Evansville, Ind. — Shoe Carnival, Inc., a leading retailer of moderately priced footwear and accessories, has reopened all but one of its 390 stores across the U.S and Puerto Rico amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the fiscal second quarter-to-date, Shoe Carnival has experienced stronger than expected sales with comparable store sales up 28.1 percent compared to the prior year, with brick-and-mortar comparable sales up 4 percent and e-commerce comparable sales increasing nearly 470 percent.

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