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Is Loehmann's on the Brink?

The New York Post reports exclusively that "Suppliers to the off-price clothing chain -- which was acquired by Dubai-based Istithmar in 2006 for $300 million -- have begun to withhold shipments to stores as concerns mount about the retailer's shaky finance."

The chain of discount department stores was founded in 1921, and most recently declared bankruptcy in May 1999. There are now 63 stores in 17 states, but competition and the recession, combined with Isthimar's own financial woes, have the chain on the ropes. One "major factoring firm" has stopped extending credit to the company according to the Post, which could imperil the company's ability to keep its stores stocked for the fall selling season.

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Filene's Basement sells to Men's Warehouse

An affiliate of The Men's Warehouse (NYSE: MW) has agreed to pay $67 million for 20 of the leases to the 25 Filene's Basement Stores, and will also receive all of the company's inventory, and the rights to its brand.

"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the auction," Scott Rusczyk, president of FB Acquisition, said in a statement. "If ratified by the court, the Men's Wearhouse bid allows for the continuation of one of the industry's most iconic off-price brands under the aegis of a pre-eminent specialty retailer.


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Filene's Basement files for bankruptcy

Even though it's been a long time coming, it's still a sad day for bargain shoppers everywhere: Filene's Basement filed for bankruptcy this morning, listing assets of "up to $100 million" and liabilities of "up to $500 million."

Buxbaum Group acquired the company last month from Retail Ventures (NYSE: RVI) in a last ditch effort to save the iconic brand, but Retail Ventures is still responsible for the company's liabilities. Filene's Basement was last in bankruptcy court in 2000, when Retail Ventures acquired it. Earlier this year the company announced plans to close 11 of its 36 stores, and Filene's Basement currently operates 25 stores, mainly in the Northeast.

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