It’s been a difficult year for a few well-known US retailers and companies. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses had to deal with a plethora of issues including exorbitant costs, a lack of supplies, and intensifying competition. As a result, in 2023 several well-known names declared bankruptcy. Naturally, bankruptcy does not always indicate that a company is failing. To reduce expenses, wind down some operations, and get rid of debt, many US businesses file for bankruptcy. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a popular path, which enables the business to reorganize to address its financial issues.
In 2023, WeWork had an exciting ride. Once the most valuable start-up in the country, the business appeared ready to completely change the way people worked in the United States. Some draw comparisons
In November, the struggling coworking space company declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11. It came as little surprise.
Following a protracted series of issues for pharmacies, Rite Aid declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October.
Rite Aid, like CVS and Walgreens, was forced to pay out large sums of money to resolve lawsuits brought about by claims that it had given customers illegal prescriptions for opioids. However, in contrast to its competitors, Rite Aid was losing the war against the and was unable to make a profit.
Rite Aid was also having trouble competing with more consumer-friendly national pharmacy chains like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Costco.
In April of this year, the Everything store filed for bankruptcy, capping a lengthy journey. In one of the biggest retail bankruptcies in recent memory, it shut down its last 360 stores in addition to 120 buy BABYs.
Still visible, though, is the well-known blue logo. After saving the company from bankruptcy, Overstock.com rebranded it as BedBathandBeyond.com. With this move, popular branded products that Bed Bath & Beyond customers preferred were combined with Overstock’s online business model and merchandise categories.
Tuesday Morning, a home goods retailer that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February due to its “exceedingly burdensome debt,” was another business that failed in 2023. In three years, it had filed for bankruptcy twice.
The company declared in May that it was closing all 200 of its stores and going out of business.
The biggest party supply company in the United States declared bankruptcy in 2023 as a result of competition from big-box retailers, increased expenses during the pandemic, and a helium shortage.
But in September, the retailer’s reorganization plans were approved by a US judge, and it was able to emerge from bankruptcy.
The company that provided telehealth orthodontics closed its doors in December, barely three months after declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The business offered teeth aligners, with a normal course lasting four to six months. Customers who became stuck in the middle of their treatment were advised by the company to speak with local
In June, the manufacturer of electric vehicles declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and listed itself for sale.
Additionally, it declared that Foxconn was the target of a lawsuit in which it claimed that the company’s largest shareholder and former partner intended to “destroy” it.
Are you looking to level up your content marketing strategy? Consider hiring a content marketing…
Sales Business forecasting strategies are a vital part of any business. Although essential, this process…
In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, effectively managing IT infrastructure presents a significant challenge. Businesses…
Thanks to Ludo apps, earning money while enjoying your favourite games has never been easier.…
As we approach 2025, the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. What…
When it comes to curating an eye-catching Instagram feed, the right accessories, especially Instagrammable watches,…
