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Retail Insolvencies climb 19% in the UK

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New analysis by Mazars has found that the number of insolvencies by retailers has increased 19% in the past year to 2,195 in 2023/24 up from 1,843 in 2022/23. High profile retail insolvencies include The Body Shop in February, as well as fashion brand Ted Baker and online luxury fashion retailers MatchesFashion and Farfetch.

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Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores

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April 22 (Reuters) – Fashion retailer Express Inc (EXPR.PK), opens new tab has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and intends to close more than 100 stores, it said on Monday. The company also named Mark Still as its new CFO, effective immediately. The executive has served as interim CFO since November 2023.

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Small Business Debt Collection action ‘imperative’

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New figures released show that Small Business Debt Collection is needed more than ever. Small Business Debt Collection action. Very often Small Business owners can be fearful of utilising a Debt Collection Agency as it may alienate their non paying customer, it shouldn’t be that way.

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Attempting Debt Collection Efforts After a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy

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Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? If so your collection attorney is exposing you, the law firm, and themselves to personal liability for a money judgment that could far exceed your claim. A Cautionary Tale. The debtor did not pay.

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AR Deteriorates in Wake of COVID-19

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Retail has been battered. Particularly hard hit are apparel retailers and department stores. Bankruptcies are up sharply in the retail sector. This stress is negatively impacting the collectibility of accounts receivable. To reduce you losses, put our professionals to work collecting your challenging AR.

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B2B Payments taking Covid hit on a global scale

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In addition to seeking excess discounts and canceling orders, the vendors have revealed delayed payment practices in Transformers’ new report, “Ending Unethical Brand and Retailer Behavior: The Denim Supply Chain Speaks Up.” It suggests the economy is not in a normal shape.” ” $1.16

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LL Flooring files for bankruptcy and will close 94 stores

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LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy and will close 94 of its stores across the United States. But the retailer is not liquidating itself immediately, as the company recently announced that it had entered Chapter 11, which allows for a re-organization rather than a wind-down of the business.