Another one bites the dust as Connecticut-based bath and body label Crabtree & Evelyn filed for Chapter 11 in Manhattan yesterday. The luxe body brand, known for its Old English packaging and signature vintage scents, said the bankruptcy filing is necessary in order to, “pursue a plan of reorganization to capitalize on opportunities for future …
We are saddened, but not surprised to learn that The Al Baskin Co., family-owned operator of Mark Shale stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 80-year-old Chicago-based retailer, is keeping its three Chicago area full-price stores open as it seeks a buyer for its Chicago operations and Internet business, according to TheChicago Tribune. Mark …
President Barack Obama may heart Hartmarx, but it still hasn't saved the company from falling victim to the bad economy. We know we rarely report on men's fashion…but we are talking the President and a Chicago firm here. According to WWD, late last Friday, the President’s favorite Chicago tailor, and one of the oldest and …
