Coverage dated March 16, 2025

Forever 21 is going out of business in the United States

Headline from ABC 12 Flint

Forever 21 isn't even cool enough to exist anymore.

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  1. ABC 12 Flint

    Forever 21 is going out of business in the United States (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Forever 21 isn't even cool enough to exist anymore.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Forever No More. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy–again (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    The retail chain has 350 stores in the U.S. as it begins the process of liquidation sales during bankruptcy proceedings.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US again (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The company that operates the fast-fashion brand in the U.S. made the filing in a bankruptcy court in Delaware.

  5. MyNorthwest

    Forever no more: Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades.

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Forever 21 set to shut down its US operations as it files for bankruptcy (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    It's the second time the chain has filed for bankruptcy as online competition and foreign rivals look to have permanently buried the outlet.

  7. NBC Chicago

    Forever 21 expected to close all U.S. stores, blames Shein and Temu for demise (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Forever 21 blamed its second bankruptcy on rising competition from upstarts like Shein and Temu and their use of the de minimis exemption, a trade law loophole.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Forever no more: Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Forever 21 stores in the US will hold liquidation sales and the website will continue to run while operations wind down.

  9. NBC News

    Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Forever 21, which a decade ago was seen as a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.

  10. CBS News

    Forever 21 fashion, once a fast-fashion staple, files for bankruptcy for a second time (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.

  11. FOX 5 DC

    Retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for second time in 6 years (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Forever 21's U.S. operating company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, marking the second time in six years.

  12. Newsweek

    Forever 21 ex-owner called buying store "biggest mistake" before bankruptcy (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy for the second time on March 16, citing "foreign fast fashion companies" as a source of competition for the business.

  13. NPR

    Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Once a formidable fast-fashion mall staple, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer has been a shell of its former self since it first filed for bankruptcy in 2019.

  14. WFMZ Allentown

    Mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, again (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies. F21

  15. WMUR

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy amid fast fashion competition (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy citing competition from fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu.

  16. The Guardian

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy again amid pressure from fast-fashion rivals (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The retail chain is winding down US operations after years of struggles, having earlier filed for bankruptcy in 2019

  17. KENS 5 San Antonio

    A popular clothing store has filed for bankruptcy for a second time (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)

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    KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description

    Forever 21 stores in the U.S. will hold liquidation sales and the website will continue to run while operations wind down.

  18. Daily Journal

    Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection, plans liquidation sales (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.

  19. Forbes

    Forever 21 Closing All U.S. Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The company said it struggled against other fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu as it implements an “orderly wind-down” of its U.S. business.

  20. BNO News

    Forever 21 files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans US store closures (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., the company announced. F21 OpCo, LLC, along with certain U.S. subsidiaries, submitted the filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Saturday.

  21. UPI

    Forever 21 files for bankruptcy; will stay open as it 'winds down' operations (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The retail chain Forever 21 announced it will enter bankruptcy proceedings while it seeks a buyer for the financially troubled company in its second Chapter 11 filing in six years.

  22. Forbes

    Forever 21 Files For Bankruptcy For Second Time In Six Years (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years and said that it would wind down U.S. operations a month after revealing it was weighing up options.

  23. Newsweek

    Forever 21 bankruptcy: US stores closing as chain goes out of business (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Forever 21 is shutting down after filing for bankruptcy, citing intense competition from global fast-fashion brands.

  24. Latin Times

    Forever 21 Blames Shein and Temu for Their Downfall as They Prepare to Close All U.S. Stores (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and will shut down all U.S. stores, blaming Shein, Temu, and shifting consumer trends for its downfall.

  25. Los Angeles Times

    Fast fashion pioneer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy — again (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The Los Angeles-based fast fashion retail chain Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy Sunday for the second time in six years after struggling to keep up with competitors.

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