https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:23:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118360 Mon, 04 May 2020 22:40:21 +0000 Anonymous 2118360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like many companies do bankruptcy, but still stay in business for a bit. I can't think of anything I've bought there for myself- since I haven't a preppy bone in my body, but still sad. Now if Gap goes, taking Athleta, that would Really hurt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118341 Mon, 04 May 2020 20:37:30 +0000 Cardiff girl 2118341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect &nbsp;that they won’t be the only ones.Oasis and Warehouse have just permanently shutdown here in the Uk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118338 Mon, 04 May 2020 20:06:49 +0000 LaPed 2118338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I've been wondering the same thing about Madewell's relationship with J Crew and Athleta's with Gap. I suspect we'll see a lot of shifts...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118336 Mon, 04 May 2020 19:42:58 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2118336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s just a reorg (chapter 11), not a ‘we’re totally without assets, abandon all hope,’ so I’m sure they’ll figure something out. Many other clothing retailers have already restructured recently or will be doing so soon.</p> <p>Ironically (?), the Madewell jeans I ordered over a week ago finally shipped this morning. I was starting to wonder.</p> <p>It’d be nice if both Madewell and Athleta could be independent again; I feel like they’d both be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118325 Mon, 04 May 2020 17:47:04 +0000 Angie 2118325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Inge </b>sent me the link this morning. ALL SO SAD. I have J.Crew BEAUTIES in my wardrobe - but they are several years old. J.Crew is not what it used to be, unfortunately.</p> <p>Madewell will continue.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had the same thought as <b>Jaime.</b>&nbsp;Bankruptsy does not mean out of business....necessarily......</p> <p>And what <b>Christina</b> said.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118319 Mon, 04 May 2020 17:25:21 +0000 nemosmom 2118319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Noooooooooooooo!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118317 Mon, 04 May 2020 17:02:40 +0000 Kari 2118317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And there we go. </p> <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/04/jcrew-bankruptcy-chapter-11-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow">https://www.washingtonpost.com.....ronavirus/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118309 Mon, 04 May 2020 15:13:44 +0000 Marilyn 2118309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I imagine the few remaining JC stores in Canada will close.&nbsp; They have been quietly pulling out of Canada for a couple years now.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Helena</b>.......Me too!&nbsp; I've been ordering from them but it's getting hard.&nbsp; My oldest return has been sitting at the warehouse unprocessed for about 5 weeks.&nbsp; The last return I did took almost 4 weeks....so they're really falling behind. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118302 Mon, 04 May 2020 14:35:17 +0000 Helena 2118302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marilyn, I think my wardrobe is about 70% BR, 20% Gap, and the rest a mish mash ... so I'm crossing my fingers too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118299 Mon, 04 May 2020 14:25:37 +0000 Christina F. 2118299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>This is sad news. That said, from what I have read, it looks like they have a lot of debt to restructure--they've been underwater for years after a leveraged buyout. This could be good for them if it works. I hope they can restructure and carry on since I think some longtime customers are seeing signs of improvement in their offerings. And Madewell has remained a bright spot for them.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This will definitely mean more brick and mortar stores closing and lost jobs, though. I wonder if they will keep moving in the direction of Nordstrom carrying their stuff--that seems like it might be a win-win.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118298 Mon, 04 May 2020 14:25:05 +0000 nuancedream 2118298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Earlier this year J. Crew was proposing an initial public offering of Madewell to raise capital and diminsh its heavy debt load. Turmoil in the financial markets killed that option and J. Crew will keep Madewell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118297 Mon, 04 May 2020 14:23:32 +0000 Marilyn 2118297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>:(&nbsp; I haven't ordered much from JC since the Ottawa store closed but they have been a go to for me for petite clothing.....especially coats and jackets.&nbsp;&nbsp; The selection of petite clothing in Canada is pitiful.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Helena</b>..........I hope BR stays afloat.&nbsp; I order a lot from them because they have petites.&nbsp; <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118293 Mon, 04 May 2020 13:48:50 +0000 Helena 2118293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Gap will be next I hope they manage to restructure and survive somehow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118283 Mon, 04 May 2020 12:04:13 +0000 Jessikams 2118283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Noooooooooooo!&nbsp; I love their wacky expensive "collection" stuff.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118282 Mon, 04 May 2020 12:02:09 +0000 Style Fan 2118282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There may be more.&nbsp; I have that feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118268 Mon, 04 May 2020 06:03:05 +0000 rachylou 2118268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa. I feel like that’s a mental game changer, not being a department store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118254 Mon, 04 May 2020 03:43:54 +0000 deb 2118254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope I get my 5 tops I ordered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118250 Mon, 04 May 2020 02:43:42 +0000 Jaime 2118250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Although bankruptcy does not necessarily mean out of business. But still, terrible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jcrew-likely-to-file-for-bankruptcy-monday-morning#post-2118248 Mon, 04 May 2020 02:37:24 +0000 JAileen 2118248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“J. Crew, the mass-market clothing company whose preppy-with-a-twist products were worn by Michelle Obama and appeared at New York Fashion Week, is expected to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as Monday. It would be the first major retailer to fall during the coronavirus pandemic, though other big industry names including Neiman Marcus and J.C. Penney are likewise struggling with the devastating toll of mass shutdowns.”<br /><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/03/business/j-crew-bankruptcy-coronavirus.html?referringSource=articleShare">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/0.....urce=artic</a><br /></div> </p>