A Gymboree store in Honolulu. The kids’ clothing chain had previously filed for bankruptcy in 2017.
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Shopko, January
Shopko’s Hometown smaller format stores opened in more rural markets.
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Charlotte Russe, February
A Charlotte Russe storefront.
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Payless ShoeSource, February
Payless ShoeSource had previously filed for Chapter 11 in 2017.
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Diesel USA, March
Diesel USA filed for bankruptcy in March.
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Arcadia Group, May
Topshop inside Nordstrom 57th Street. Topshop parent company Arcadia Group closed Topshop stores in the U.S. this year.
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Charming Charlie, July
Charming Charlie
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Barneys New York, August
The exterior of Barneys New York.
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Sugarfina, September
Sugarfina founder and chief executive officer Rosie O’Neill speaks at the 2018 WWD Beauty Summit.
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Forever 21, September
Forever 21 in Times Square.
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Destination Maternity, October
A Destination Maternity storefront.
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High Ridge Brands, December
High Ridge Brands owns consumer brands including Alberto Vo5 hair products and Zest soaps.
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