Forever 21 Files Chapter 11; Closing U.S. stores

The teen apparel retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will be closing up to 178 stores in the U.S. while liquidating most of its foreign operations. https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2019/09/29/forever-21-files-for-bankruptcy-store-closures/#35f2de633159 Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the […]

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Fred’s Liquidates Operations

In business since 1947, the bankrupt firm announced it will be shuttering all of its retail stores. https://www.chainstoreage.com/finance-0/freds-to-liquidate-closing-all-stores-in-60-days/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts

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Avenue Stores Liquidates Brick & Mortar Operations

The firm is currently conducting closing sales at its 222 stores located in 33 states. https://www.chainstoreage.com/real-estate/confirmed-avenue-stores-to-close-all-locations/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More Posts

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Walgreen’s Scales Back U.S. Footprint

Citing a comprehensive, cost-management strategy, the firm plans to close 200 stores in the U.S., representing an overall reduction of about 3 percent. https://www.chainstoreage.com/finance-0/walgreens-to-close-200-u-s-stores/ Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as a fabricator, installer and journalist, is President/Executive Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Sign Industry (FASI).More […]

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Steak ‘n Shake to Shutter Locations

The firm has closed more than 100 locations so far in 2019, according to federal securities filings Friday from its parent company, Biglari Holdings. The burger chain reports the closings are temporary as it seeks operators to take over the shuttered restaurants. https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/steak-n-shake-has-closed-more-100-locations Bill DundasBill Dundas, a 40-year veteran of the on-premise sign industry as […]

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