Forever 21

Forever 21 looks to resurrect China, North America business with new partners

Forever 21 will focus on localising operations, introducing it to a new generation of young consumers in China

The high rate of filings follows an increase in corporate bankruptcies in the past few years.

Big US companies went bankrupt at fastest pace since 2010: S&P

[NEW YORK] Large US companies filed bankruptcy at the fastest rate in 15 years to the first three months of 2025, S&P Global Market Intelligence said on Thursday (Apr 10).

Forever 21’s locations outside of the United States are operated by other licensees and are not included in the Chapter 11 filings.

Fashion retailer Forever 21 operator files for bankruptcy

The company is the latest retailer to stumble amid high inflation as shoppers reduce their clothing budgets

Efforts by Forever 21 to find a buyer to avoid liquidation have so far failed, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

Forever 21 weighs liquidation ahead of bankruptcy filing

THE US-based operator of retailer Forever 21 is preparing to potentially close down its stores as part of a bankruptcy filing in the coming days, according to people with knowledge of the matter. 

Forever 21 operates more than 500 locations in the US and at least 800 worldwide.

Forever 21 plans hundreds of store closures in second bankruptcy

The Forever 21 trademark and intellectual property are owned by apparel and lifestyle label empire Authentic Brands

Authentic Brands Group bought the Forever 21 brand name out of bankruptcy in February 2020 and licensed it to Sparc Group.

Forever 21 considers bankruptcy filing if asset-sale plans fail

FOREVER 21 is considering multiple options to turn around its business, which could include a second bankruptcy filing, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.

Authentic Brands bought the Forever 21 brand name out of bankruptcy in February 2020.

Lucky, Forever 21 operator merges with JCPenney

SPARC Group, the operator of fashion brands including Lucky, Eddie Bauer, Aeropostale, Forever 21 and Brooks Brothers, has merged with JCPenney to form a new company called Catalyst Brands, according ...

The deal would expand Forever 21‘s reach by bringing the label to Shein’s online platform, which serves about 150 million users. The partnership also presents an opportunity for China-based Shein to step into Forever 21‘s retail locations across the United States.

Shein inks deal with Forever 21-owner as fast-fashion majors look to boost reach

SHEIN said on Thursday (Aug 24) it has partnered with SPARC Group, a joint venture between Forever 21-owner Authentic Brands and mall operator Simon Property, as the fashion retailers look to tap into...

Forever 21's new owners in talks to keep most US stores open

Forever 21's new owners in talks to keep most US stores open

[NEW YORK] Forever 21 Inc's new owners plan to keep most of the fast-fashion chain's US stores open under a new chief executive officer in the coming weeks when it emerges from bankruptcy.

Simon Property, Authentic Brands consider buying bankrupt Forever 21

Simon Property, Authentic Brands consider buying bankrupt Forever 21

[NEW YORK] Mall owner Simon Property Group is considering a bid to buy Forever 21, the bankrupt teen retailer that's running out of money and time, according to people with knowledge of the matter.