Retailers

Houston — Houston-based women’s clothing and accessories retailer Francesca’s, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey. This filing marks the second time in six years that the retailer has sought bankruptcy protection, with plans to liquidate its inventory and close all of its approximately 400 remaining stores.  Tiger Group, SB360 Capital Partners and GA Group, who are acting as advisors to Francesca’s, have commenced court-approved store closing sales across the company’s entire store fleet as part of the Chapter 11 process. Discounts will range from 25 …

Bellevue, Wash. — The operator of Eddie Bauer stores has entered into a voluntary Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) and has commenced chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the District of New Jersey. The bankruptcy filing for the company involves the entity managing physical stores — Catalyst Brands — not the brand itself, which is owned by Authentic Brands Group and SPARC Group. Eddie Bauer retail and outlet stores in the United States and Canada will remain open and continue serving customers as the company begins its process of closing …