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Clothing retailer Forever 21’s new department store format will open in the former Gottschalks at Valley Plaza mall in mid-November, the mall’s general manager said Tuesday.
In June, Los Angeles-based Forever 21 purchased at auction more than a dozen leases held by bankrupt...
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Last week, Los Angeles-based apparel retailer Forever 21 Inc. purchased at auction more than a dozen leases held by bankrupt Gottschalks, which is in the process of liquidating its department stores at Valley Plaza and East Hills malls.
We weren't able to reach the buyer in time for last week's...
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Many people have asked about the going-out-of-business sales at Gottschalks.
So I decided to check out the East Hills Mall store Monday night. Many items are marked 20 percent off. Some clothing racks had 60 percent off signs — but appeared to be the racks in the same spots that always...
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The Fresno Bee and McClatchy had a reporter in court today in Delaware to find out the latest about Gottschalks. Bottom line, the judge formally approved the liquidation.
The report says liquidation sales are slated to begin as early as Thursday and last about 10 weeks.
Read the story here....
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After a failed, last-minute attempt to sell itself to investors who would have kept bankrupt Gottschalks Inc. open, a group of liquidators has emerged as the winning bidder and will shut down the 105-year-old department store chain.
Liquidation may begin as soon as Thursday, and is expected to...
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While skimming through bankruptcy filings, reporter Gretchen Wenner discovered a nice handwritten note, sent from — well, Nice, Calif.
“March 4, 2009
The Honorable Kevin J. Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
Dear Sir: Regarding the bankruptcy of Gottschalks, I hope you will consider...
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A bankruptcy court in Delaware approved an incentive program for senior executives at Gottschalks. Click on the document to the left for more details.
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Gottschalks announced today in has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
The company intends to file motions to enable the business to operate without interruption.
It said it will seek either a buyer or investors to create value for...
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What's happening wtih Gottschalks? Going bankrupt? Being rescued?
Shoppers, have you heard anything?
Employees, what have you been told?
Blog it here or write to reporter Gretcher Wenner.
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Our Lost Treasures stories showed that many people in Bakersfield share an affinity for places no longer on the local landscape — such as Brock's Department Store.
Now Fresno-based Gottschalks is struggling, negotiating with overseas investors for a badly needed infusion of cash.
Business...
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Last night I bought three winter dresses for the grand total of $16.09 with tax.
They were originally tagged for $89, $99 and $109, although I would have waited until they went on sale for about $45 each or done without.
The occasion? The store closing sale at the Gottschalks (former Harris...
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It appears Gottschalks has completed its main store transition at East Hills Mall. Read about all the changes in John Cox's story from late May.
This weekend, the spot at the east end of the mall was a fully operational department store. It has an open and airy feel, and a pretty big shoe...
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I had occasion to visit the East Hills Mall this past weekend and ended up walking through the Harris Gottschalks store.
I was surprised to see that the place was half empty and the only items in there were clearance racks, all marked 75 percent off.
Since I am a man, that means very little to...
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Sandi Truman has had enough of rumors; she wants action.
As the owner of Juice/Java and More, a sandwich and gift shop situated near what had been the main Gottschalks at East Hills Mall, Truman has as much reason as anyone to be nervous now that the Fresno-based retail chain has moved clearance...
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