Claire’s
Many women have fond memories of Claire’s, especially in their formative years. It was their go-to place in any mall for girls’ jewelry and accessories. They even have their ears pierced there for the first time. However, this store which was first established in 1961, may not be part of the future young girls’ memory any longer as it had ceased its IPO. By May 2018, it had shut down 130 stores. It now plans to sell itself to potential investors and buyers.
Claire’s
Eddie Bauer
This outdoor company had some problems with debt. In 2017, Golden State Capital, this Bellevue-based company’s owners, was thinking of selling the company to solve their financial problems. In the same year, their credit ranking was downgraded by S&P Global. This challenge, however, is nothing new to the company as it did come back from bankruptcy in 2009. Golden State Capital saved it from bankruptcy when they bought it in 2009.
Eddie Bauer
