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...Some chains, including the world’s biggest retailer Walmart, are reporting strong sales figures, yet several including Payless ShoeSource and Gymboree have filed for bankruptcy this year....
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...Payless said it has secured $385m in debtor-in-possession financing, that will allow it to tap up to $120m in incremental liquidity during the bankruptcy....
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...As fewer Americans regularly make trips to the mall, many companies, ranging from Payless to luxury retailers like Saks have re-evaluated how many stores they need and how large the stores should be....
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...It is one of several private equity-owned US retailers to file for bankruptcy so far this year — others include shoe store Payless, children’s retailer Gymboree and women’s footwear brand Aerosoles....
...The abrupt bankruptcy of Toys R Us, following others including Payless Shoes and Gymboree in recent months, also put lenders on edge....
...Prior to joining PetSmart, Mr Massey served as chief executive of Collective Brands, which owned shoe-store chain Payless....
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