Big Names File Bankruptcy in 2009
Thursday, December 31st, 2009As 2009 winds down, we'll take a quick look at some of the biggest brands and names in business that decided to file bankruptcy.
Big Brand Businesses Filing in 2009:
- Chicago Cubs - The Northsiders briefly entered bankruptcy protection when the team was sold.
- Phoenix Coyotes -The Coyotes are playing on, and playing well, despite failed attempts to sell the team.
- Six Flags -Theme park faced difficulty, but that old guy is still dancing
- Eddie Bauer -Clothing manufacturer sold, but still open.
- Reader’s Digest -Popular magazine still publishing.
- Trump Casinos -Maybe the Donald needs a new apprentice?
- The Philadelphia Inquirer -Rough year for newspapers across the country
- Chicago Sun-Times -Not to be out done by their crosstown rivals at the Tribune, the home of Rogert Ebert filed bankruptcy before being sold.
- Bennigans -The popular restaurant chain closed up shop after filing.
- Charter Communications -One of the country's largest radio station operators - 255 stations across the country.
- Ritz Camera - Still open, but forced to shutter some shops
- Samsonite -Luggage maker and retail store closed some shops, but still operating
- Tavern on the Green -Future of famed New York restaurant still up in the air
- Crabtree & Evelyn -Soap-seller still open
- Filene’s Basement - Deals still available as clothing store purchased and still open
- S&K Menswear -Suit retailer got unbuttoned, future still undecided
- Gottschalks -Department store gone for good
- Southern Voice – Large gay magazine in Atlanta quickly folded up
- New York Off Track Betting Corp -State-run betting offices muddied in debt
- Steak & Ale Restaurant and Roadhouse Grill -Steakhouses across the country got burned during the recession
