Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLDQ) has reached a temporary deal to avoid liquidation and keep 425 of its stores open, according to media sources.
Conshohocken, Pa. — Wedding dress retailer David’s Bridal has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Conshohocken-based company says it plans to keep its more than 300 David’s Bridal stores and online platform open and operating without disruption.
Mooresville, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos. Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has unveiled its plans to close 20 underperforming stores in the United States as part of its ongoing strategic reassessment. Additionally, the company will close 31 Canadian stores.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.— Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. A $134 million debt payment was due today.
Houston — Mattress Firm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of the Houston-based retailer’s plan to restructure its balance sheet and ultimately close up to 700 stores across the country.
Dallas — Centennial has appointed Whitney Livingston chief operating officer (COO) of projects.
Duluth, Ga. — Duluth-based Core States Group has named Shawn Bland director of retail.
Camp Hill Pa. and Boise, Idaho — Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) announced Wednesday it has called off its previously announced merger with Boise-based Alberstons Cos.
New York — Urban Edge Properties has named Chris Weilminster as COO and Don Briggs as president of development.
Merrimack, N.H. — Brookstone Co. Inc. has filed for bankruptcy and will close its remaining 101 mall locations.