Toys 'R' Us

Forever 21 Scaling Back Global Ambitions in Bankruptcy Plan
Credit & Capital

Forever 21 Scaling Back Global Ambitions in Bankruptcy Plan

The "fast fashion" retailer said it would close stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia but continue operations in Mexico and Latin America.
By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2019
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KKR, Bain Set Up Severance Fund For Toys ‘R’ Us Workers
Human Resources

KKR, Bain Set Up Severance Fund For Toys ‘R’ Us Workers

Two hedge funds have declined to participate in the compensation of the former retailers' U.S. workers.
By William Sprouse | November 20, 2018
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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans to Reopen for Business in U.S.
Bankruptcy

Toys ‘R’ Us Plans to Reopen for Business in U.S.

The hedge funds that control the bankrupt retailer have decided a reorganization is preferable to selling off its name and web domains.
By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2018
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PE Firms’ Role in Toys ‘R’ Us Collapse Questioned
Investment Banking

PE Firms’ Role in Toys ‘R’ Us Collapse Questioned

Democratic lawmakers have asked KKR and Bain Capital whether they had "a deliberate policy" to load the defunct retailer with debt.
By Matthew Heller | July 9, 2018
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Toys R Us Collapse Weighs on Hasbro Results
Financial Performance

Toys R Us Collapse Weighs on Hasbro Results

Hasbro's shares rally as executives assure Wall Street they are "working aggressively around the world to put the impact of Toys R Us behind us."
By Matthew Heller | April 23, 2018
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Toys R Us Liquidation Dashes ‘New Era’ Hopes
Corporate Finance

Toys R Us Liquidation Dashes ‘New Era’ Hopes

The bankrupt retailer says it will shut down all its U.S. stores after a disastrous holiday season thwarted its turnaround effort.
By Matthew Heller | March 15, 2018
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Toys R Us Plans Closures of up to 182 Stores
Strategy

Toys R Us Plans Closures of up to 182 Stores

The retailer says the closures are a "critical component" of its business plan as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy.
By Matthew Heller | January 24, 2018
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Toys R Us Files Bankruptcy With $5B in Debt
Strategy

Toys R Us Files Bankruptcy With $5B in Debt

The retailer calls its filing the "dawn of a new era" but admits the timing "could not have been worse" with the holiday season looming.
By Matthew Heller | September 19, 2017
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Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms
Risk

Toys R Us Downgraded as Refinancing Looms

S&P cites the possibility that Toys may address maturing bonds at less than par or engage in a broader restructuring.
By Matthew Heller | September 11, 2017
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Toys “R” Us Lays Off 250 Corporate Employees
Financial Reporting

Toys “R” Us Lays Off 250 Corporate Employees

The iconic toy store eliminated close to 15% of corporate employee positions, or an estimated 250 jobs.
By Sean Allocca | February 21, 2017
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Ten Banks Hit With Fines Over Toys ‘R’ Us IPO
Risk & Compliance

Ten Banks Hit With Fines Over Toys ‘R’ Us IPO

Research analyst presentations were a key factor in whether the banks received an underwriting role in the planned 2012 deal, says FINRA.
By Matthew Heller | December 11, 2014
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