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JOANN, Inc. to Close 500 Stores Nationwide

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On January 15, 2025, JOANN Inc. commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. That was the second bankruptcy filing in a year for JOANN, an 82-year old fabric and craft...more

Stark & Stark

A BIG LOTS Chapter 11 Lesson: Caution Needed When Doing Business with Chapter 11 Debtors

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Vendors, landlords, and other creditors often feel a sense of security when doing business with Chapter 11 debtors. The Bankruptcy Code, and even court orders entered at the outset of a bankruptcy case, seemingly provide a...more

Stoel Rives LLP

What Landlords Should Know When Restaurant Tenants Go Under

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As anyone who has watched FX’s The Bear knows, running a restaurant is hard work. When restaurants occupying leased commercial space fail, commercial landlords need a gameplan to protect their interests. Some key...more

Hinckley Allen

Big Box Bankruptcies: Challenge and Opportunity

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The surge of big box store closures this year has left many storefronts empty across New England. With almost 3,200 chain closures nationwide since the start of the year, some landlords are seizing this opportunity to change...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Real Estate and Corporate Restructuring Connection, Plus Retail Restructuring Trends

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The transition to online shopping, interest rate increases, labor costs, maturing debt and rising inflation have collectively taken a significant toll on the retail industry, contributing to store closures and a growing...more

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Retail Apocalypse Part II? What Trade Creditors and Landlords Can Do To Protect Themselves

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At the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, some commentators were preparing for a mass extinction event in the retail industry, characterized by hundreds of brick-and-mortar store closings, massive job losses, and numerous...more

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Hotel contracts - Deferred or suspended rent due to Corona

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Does the owner bear the risk in case of bankruptcy? Due to the tense situation in the hotel industry, various lessees are currently approaching their lessors asking for deferral or abatement of rent payments for the...more

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“Retail Apocalypse: The End – Or A New Beginning?”

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The last several years have been treacherous for the retail sector.  Changing shopping patterns and shifting demographics have led some commentators to declare that the (retail) apocalypse is upon us. ...more

Hogan Lovells

CVAs – retail’s flexible friendship continues

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On 19 September 2019, Norris J handed down judgment in the challenge brought by six landlords against the Debenhams Retail Limited (Debenhams) company voluntary arrangement (CVA) which was approved by 94.71% of Debenham’s...more

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When big retailers go bankrupt - Long Island landlords, vendors and others are impacted

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Farrell Fritz Attorney Patrick Collins was quoted in this Long Island Business News Article. The parade of retailers filing for bankruptcy marches on as consumer shopping habits continue to evolve and e-commerce keeps...more

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How Sports Authority’s Bankruptcy Filing Impacts Landlords and Trade Creditors, and Creates Opportunities for Retailers

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On March 2, 2016, Sports Authority, Inc. (“Sports Authority”) and six of its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The filing will significantly impact Sports Authority’s landlords and trade creditors. In...more

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Landlords Beware: Potential Post-Holiday Bankruptcy Filings By Retail Tenants

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The holiday shopping season has long been the most important time of the year for many retailers. In the past, it has been common for troubled retailers to file for bankruptcy protection in the months following the holiday...more

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