Chapter 11 for Samsonite Stores

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:05:04 GMT

MANSFIELD, MA-The US retail division of Samsonite Corp. is filing a petition for relief under Chapter 11 and a pre-packaged Plan of reorganization.

Samsonite Co. Stores Files for Chapter 11

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Mansfield, Mass.-based Samsonite Co. Stores LLC, the U.S. retail division of luggage-maker Samsonite Corp., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced plans for a reorganization.

Samsonite retail subsidiary files for chapter 11

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:27:00 GMT

As a part of luggage maker Samsonite’s corporate restructuring, its retail subsidiary Samsonite Company Stores filed for bankrupty yesterday at...

Samsonite Co. Stores files for Chapter 11

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:02:21 GMT

Samsonite Company Stores LLC, the U.S. retail division of the Samsonite Corp. known for its sturdy line of luggage and accessories, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is planning a reorganization to streamline its portfolio of retail stores, the company said on Wednesday.

Samsonite stores bankrupted by drop in travel (at MarketWatch)

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:33:00 GMT

The U.S. retail division of Samsonite has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11, citing the falloff in travel that has led to a severe decline in sales of travel-related goods.

Samsonite Company Stores Announces Plan to Realign Retail Store P...

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:36:00 GMT

Samsonite Company Stores, LLC ("Company"), the U.S. retail division of Samsonite Corporation, the worldwide leader in innovative travel solutions, today announced a reorganization plan to streamline its high street and regional mall store portfolio, and concentrate its activities in the

Samsonite Closing Up to 84 U.S. Stores in Bankruptcy

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:33:24 GMT

The world's largest luggage company, Samsonite, put its U.S. retail division into bankruptcy on Sept. 2, 2009. Kyle Gendreau, the treasurer of Samsonite Company Stores and CFO of Samsonite Corp. said in a statement, "The...

Samsonite Retail Unit Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. retail unit of the luggage maker filed for Chapter 11 protection with a prepackaged reorganization that includes store closures.

Samsonite - Free Shipping

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:15:17 GMT

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McLaren And Samsonite Launch Luxury Travel Bags

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:19:24 GMT

By Andrew Liszewski While definitely slick looking, I think these new suitcases, that are a result of a partnership between McLaren and Samsonite, might actually venture a bit too far into overkill territory. The luxury bags, which start at $326 and will be available in the Fall or Winter, feature

Samsonite partners with McLaren

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:29:11 GMT

McLaren and Samsonite are proud to announce a licensing agreement for a superior range of travel luggage under the co-branding of McLarenSport and Samsonite Black Label.

Grand Stores Launches Mega DSS Promotion

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Discount from 25% to 75% on select ranges from Grand Stores Home and Beauty in the linen, crockery and cutlery and beauty segments along with attractive bundle offers. Discount from 25% to 50% on select ranges from Samsonite along with gift on purchase on select ranges across the U.A.E.

CVC to pay $175m to retain stake in luggage-maker Samsonite

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

CVC Capital Partners will pay $175m to hang onto its 60 per cent stake in Samsonite, the world’s biggest maker of suitcases and backpacks, according to a report in the Financial Times.

Samsonite forced to swap debt for equity

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:32:39 GMT

What do a US luggage company, an Italian luxury yacht maker and a Spanish hospitals group have in common? They are all businesses bought by private equity at the peak of the credit bubble that have been bailed out recently by their lenders.

Samsonite set to continue its growth plans

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:21:55 GMT

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Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:01:04 GMT

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Wal-Mart appoints Sam's division chief

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Brian Cornell, previously chief executive officer at Michaels Stores, an arts, crafts and home-decorations retailer, will be the new president and chief executive officer of Sama s Club, Wal-Marta s ...

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Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:38:35 GMT

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Coffee Day + Samsonite Expand as Rentals Fall

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:49:40 GMT

Some sections of the Indian Retail are not as affected like the others and the managements are taking this as an opportunity to expand.Samsonite which barely opened 2 or 3 stores in 2008 plans to setup at least 30 stores in 2009. Ramesh Tainwala, Director of Samsonite said,On an average, we have

International expansion of Samsonite Footwear

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:01:30 GMT

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