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Party City Declares Bankruptcy, Closing Stores Nationwide

Party City, a once-thriving party supply chain, filed for bankruptcy in 2023 due to the rise of online retailers, a helium shortage impacting sales, high debt, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the closure of its stores nationwide.

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US Stocks Mixed Amidst Economic Uncertainty

US stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones falling 0.3%, while the Australian market is predicted to drop 0.7% at the open; Celanese plummeted 22% due to weakening demand, and Nikola filed for bankruptcy, impacting investor sentiment.

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Telefónica Perú Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Mounting Losses and Tax Disputes

Telefónica Perú declared bankruptcy in 2024 due to a net loss of 3.391,59 million soles (872 million euros), a 452.83% increase from the previous year, primarily caused by long-standing tax disputes with SUNAT totaling 2.473 million soles (634.5 million euros) and high competition.

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Walgreens Shuts Five California Stores Amidst Nationwide Closures

Walgreens will close five underperforming stores in California by March 2024, impacting 93 employees, as part of a larger plan to shut over 1,000 stores by 2027 due to changing consumer behavior and online competition, while its competitor CVS has greater scale and leverage.

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Joann Fabrics to Close 500 Stores Amidst Second Bankruptcy

Joann Fabrics, a crafts and fabrics retailer, is closing approximately 500 stores nationwide due to its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year, citing inventory issues and a failed attempt to find a buyer, impacting communities and employees across all 50 states.

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D-reizen Bankruptcy Primarily Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic

The bankruptcy of Dutch travel agency D-reizen in April 2021, impacting 1200 employees and thousands of customers, was primarily caused by the COVID-19 pandemic's drastic reduction of its €550 million annual turnover to €25 million, despite an investigation clearing its leadership of financial wrong...

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Nikola Files for Bankruptcy After Founder's Fraud Conviction

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola, after founder Trevor Milton's fraud conviction and dwindling funds, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $47 million in cash, planning limited operations until March, pending court approval.

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Northvolt Sells Profitable Industrial Battery Unit to Scania

Northvolt, a Swedish electric battery maker, sold its profitable Northvolt Systems Industrial unit to Scania, a key customer, for an undisclosed sum; the unit makes battery packs for heavy industry and is based in Gdansk, Poland.

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Telefónica Peru Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Long-Standing Tax Disputes

Telefónica's Peruvian subsidiary filed for voluntary bankruptcy due to over 20 years of tax disputes and administrative challenges, receiving a €400 million credit line from Telefónica Hispanoamérica to maintain operations during restructuring.

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Bankruptcy: Long-Term Consequences and Alternatives

Filing for bankruptcy offers debt relief but carries long-term credit and financial implications; understanding different bankruptcy types, nondischargeable debts, and alternative options is crucial before deciding.

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Judge Blocks Infowars Auction, Delaying Sandy Hook Families' Damages Recovery

A federal bankruptcy judge rejected a deal to auction Alex Jones' Infowars, delaying the Sandy Hook families' $1.3 billion judgment collection. The judge cited jurisdictional issues, limiting the sale to Jones' equity, not company assets, creating uncertainty about the families' recovery and the fut...

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New Orleans Archbishop Fires Food Bank Leaders Amid Sexual Abuse Settlement Dispute

The Archbishop of New Orleans fired the leadership of the church-affiliated Second Harvest food bank on Thursday for refusing a $16 million contribution to settle clergy sexual abuse claims; this follows months of pressure and raises concerns about jeopardizing the food bank's funding and services t...

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