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      <title>National Clothing Retailer Closing All 541 Locations Including 19 In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 19:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rue21, the teen apparel retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time and plans to close all of its 541 stores nationwide within the next two months. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rue21-closing-all-stores-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many couple were booked for the 2024 wedding season and spent thousands of dollars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/nature-wedding-venue-bankruptcy-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many couple were booked for the 2024 wedding season and spent thousands of dollars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/nature-wedding-venue-bankruptcy-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gigantic Craft Retailer Faces Bankruptcy &amp; Michigan Closures</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:18:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A legendary staple for DIY enthusiasts, not just across Michigan, but the country is facing bankruptcy, sparking concerns among loyal customers.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/gigantic-craft-retailer-faces-bankruptcy-michigan-store-closures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A legendary staple for DIY enthusiasts, not just across Michigan, but the country is facing bankruptcy, sparking concerns among loyal customers.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/gigantic-craft-retailer-faces-bankruptcy-michigan-store-closures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: All Of Michigan’s Bed Bath and Beyond Stores Shutting Down</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ For a while there it looked like some Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Michigan MIGHT remain open... now we know that's not the case. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bed-bath-and-beyond-west-michigan-stores-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ For a while there it looked like some Bed Bath &amp; Beyond stores in Michigan MIGHT remain open... now we know that&apos;s not the case. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bed-bath-and-beyond-west-michigan-stores-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New MI Furniture Store Files for Bankruptcy Less Than a Year Later</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:33:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ironically, some of the locations still have "grand opening" signs on their buildings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-mi-furniture-store-files-for-bankruptcy-less-than-a-year-later/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ironically, some of the locations still have &quot;grand opening&quot; signs on their buildings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-mi-furniture-store-files-for-bankruptcy-less-than-a-year-later/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Owner Of Woodland Mall Announces They’re Filing For Bankruptcy</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 05:18:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The owner of the mall, PREIT says they expect the mall to operate as normal and customers won't see any changes because of the news.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/owner-of-woodland-mall-announces-theyre-filing-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The owner of the mall, PREIT says they expect the mall to operate as normal and customers won&apos;t see any changes because of the news.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/owner-of-woodland-mall-announces-theyre-filing-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Downtown GR’s Max’s South Seas Hideaway Files for Bankruptcy</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:06:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Opening just a few months before the COVID-19 shutdowns began, Max's South Seas Hideaway, a tiki bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grs-maxs-south-seas-hideaway-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Opening just a few months before the COVID-19 shutdowns began, Max&apos;s South Seas Hideaway, a tiki bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grs-maxs-south-seas-hideaway-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The restaurant chain sold for $17.5 million.  While no changes were announced in the sale announcement, the new owners hope to build a "unique, best-in-class customer experience." <a href="https://wgrd.com/hopcat-under-new-ownership-and-coming-out-of-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The restaurant chain sold for $17.5 million.  While no changes were announced in the sale announcement, the new owners hope to build a &quot;unique, best-in-class customer experience.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/hopcat-under-new-ownership-and-coming-out-of-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pizza Hut’s Largest Franchisee Files For Bankruptcy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 01:15:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The franchisee also operates 400 Wendy's locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pizza-huts-largest-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The franchisee also operates 400 Wendy&apos;s locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pizza-huts-largest-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 14:45:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yet another major retailer announces that it will enter into chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jcpenney-declares-chapter-11-bankruptcy-due-to-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yet another major retailer announces that it will enter into chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jcpenney-declares-chapter-11-bankruptcy-due-to-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 21:26:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They just became the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy since the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/j-crew-files-for-bankruptcy-still-plans-to-reopen-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They just became the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy since the pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/j-crew-files-for-bankruptcy-still-plans-to-reopen-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:16:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They also own Old Chicago Pizza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/company-that-owns-logans-roadhouse-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They also own Old Chicago Pizza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/company-that-owns-logans-roadhouse-files-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Forever 21 Closing Both West Michigan Locations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:11:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The fashion retailer filed for bankruptcy on Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/forever-21-closing-both-west-michigan-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy, Closing 178 U.S. Stores</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:40:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The company says they don't expect to exit any major markets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/forever-21-files-for-bankruptcy-closing-178-u-s-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Charming Charlie Closing ALL 261 Stores, 6 in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/charming-charlie-closing-all-261-stores-6-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:53:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[All stores will close by August 31st. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charming-charlie-closing-all-261-stores-6-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All stores will close by August 31st. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charming-charlie-closing-all-261-stores-6-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Charlotte Russe Closing ALL Stores by April</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:20:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[All stores will be closed before the end of April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charlotte-russe-closing-all-stores-by-april/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All stores will be closed before the end of April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charlotte-russe-closing-all-stores-by-april/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Payless to File for Bankruptcy, Close All Stores</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:51:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Payless will be closing all of its remaining 2,300 locations when it files for bankruptcy later this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/payless-to-file-for-bankruptcy-close-all-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Payless will be closing all of its remaining 2,300 locations when it files for bankruptcy later this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/payless-to-file-for-bankruptcy-close-all-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Charlotte Russe Files for Bankruptcy – 4 Stores Closing in MI</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/charlotte-russe-files-for-bankruptcy-4-stores-closing-in-mi/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 01:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They had the best going-out tops when I was in college. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charlotte-russe-files-for-bankruptcy-4-stores-closing-in-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They had the best going-out tops when I was in college. <a href="https://wgrd.com/charlotte-russe-files-for-bankruptcy-4-stores-closing-in-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>David’s Bridal Files for Bankruptcy &amp; What This Means for Brides</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/davids-bridal-files-for-bankruptcy-what-this-means-for-brides/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:34:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dang millennials for waiting to get married. <a href="https://wgrd.com/davids-bridal-files-for-bankruptcy-what-this-means-for-brides/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dang millennials for waiting to get married. <a href="https://wgrd.com/davids-bridal-files-for-bankruptcy-what-this-means-for-brides/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sears Declares Bankruptcy, Closing 142 More Stores</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/sears-declares-bankruptcy-closing-142-more-stores/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[ Is the Rivertown Crossings location next?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/sears-declares-bankruptcy-closing-142-more-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Is the Rivertown Crossings location next?  <a href="https://wgrd.com/sears-declares-bankruptcy-closing-142-more-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mattress Firm Announces Bankruptcy And Stores Closing</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mattress-firm-announces-bankruptcy-and-stores-closing/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 01:44:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[So far one Michigan store is affected, and we could see more closing in the next few weeks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mattress-firm-announces-bankruptcy-and-stores-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So far one Michigan store is affected, and we could see more closing in the next few weeks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mattress-firm-announces-bankruptcy-and-stores-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>All Younkers Will Close by the End of Summer, Sales Begin Today</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/all-younkers-will-close-by-the-end-of-summer-sales-begin-today/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:53:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Another retail era is coming to an end.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/all-younkers-will-close-by-the-end-of-summer-sales-begin-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another retail era is coming to an end.&#xA0; <a href="https://wgrd.com/all-younkers-will-close-by-the-end-of-summer-sales-begin-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Toys R Us May Be Closing ALL of Their U.S. Stores</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:12:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Where the heck can a kid be a kid now?! <a href="https://wgrd.com/toys-r-us-may-be-closing-all-of-their-u-s-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Where the heck can a kid be a kid now?! <a href="https://wgrd.com/toys-r-us-may-be-closing-all-of-their-u-s-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Toys R Us Files for Bankruptcy – Stores to Remain Open</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/toys-r-us-files-for-bankruptcy-stores-to-remain-open/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:18:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Toys R Bankrupt. <a href="https://wgrd.com/toys-r-us-files-for-bankruptcy-stores-to-remain-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Toys R Bankrupt. <a href="https://wgrd.com/toys-r-us-files-for-bankruptcy-stores-to-remain-open/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Alfred Angelo Will Not Refund Any More Brides After Bankruptcy Filing</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/alfred-angelo-will-not-refund-any-more-brides-after-bankruptcy-filing/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:57:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bad news for brides.
Almost a month after filing for bankruptcy and unexpectedly shutting down its stores, Alfred Angelo has said that they will not be refunding any more customers. Basically, if you bought/ordered something from them and haven't received it yet... <a href="https://wgrd.com/alfred-angelo-will-not-refund-any-more-brides-after-bankruptcy-filing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bad news for brides.
Almost a month after filing for bankruptcy and unexpectedly shutting down its stores, Alfred Angelo&nbsp;has said that they will not be refunding any more customers. Basically, if you bought/ordered something from them and haven&apos;t received it yet... <a href="https://wgrd.com/alfred-angelo-will-not-refund-any-more-brides-after-bankruptcy-filing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Brides are Freaking Out After Bridal Store Shuts Down Unexpectedly</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-brides-are-freaking-out-after-bridal-store-shuts-down-unexpectedly/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The wedding dress is one of the most, if not the most, important part of a bride's big day and many soon-to-be brides in West Michigan are worried they won't have a dress in time.
One of the biggest bridal retailers, Alfred Angelo, shut down all of its 60+ stores nationwide unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13th... <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-brides-are-freaking-out-after-bridal-store-shuts-down-unexpectedly/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The wedding dress is one of the most, if not the most, important part of a bride&apos;s big day and many soon-to-be brides in West Michigan are worried they won&apos;t have a dress in time.
One of the biggest bridal retailers, Alfred Angelo, shut down all&nbsp;of its 60+ stores nationwide unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13th... <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-brides-are-freaking-out-after-bridal-store-shuts-down-unexpectedly/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gordmans Files for Bankruptcy – Will Liquidate All of Their Stores</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:56:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was just last week when there were &quot;rumors&quot; that Gordmans was preparing to file for bankruptcy but the company has finally confirmed them to be true.
Bloomberg reports that the discount department store filed for Chapter 11 (bankruptcy protection) on Monday March 13, stating $131 million in debt... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gordmans-files-for-bankruptcy-will-liquidate-all-of-their-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was just last week when there were &amp;quot;rumors&amp;quot; that Gordmans was preparing to file for bankruptcy but the company has finally confirmed them to be true.
Bloomberg reports that the discount department store filed for Chapter 11 (bankruptcy protection) on Monday March 13, stating $131 million in&nbsp;debt... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gordmans-files-for-bankruptcy-will-liquidate-all-of-their-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gordmans Might Be Filing for Bankruptcy!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the words of DJ Khaled: &quot;Another one&quot; or in the words of Queen: &quot;Another one bites the dust.&quot;
Lately all we've been hearing about are stores closing or filing for bankruptcy and Gordmans could potentially be the latest one. Bloomberg reports that the department store's shares have fallen more than 75% just in the last year... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gordmans-might-be-filing-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the words of DJ Khaled: &amp;quot;Another one&amp;quot; or in the words of Queen: &amp;quot;Another one bites the dust.&amp;quot;
Lately all we&apos;ve been hearing about are stores closing or filing for bankruptcy and Gordmans could potentially be the latest one. Bloomberg reports that the department store&apos;s shares have fallen more than 75% just in the last year... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gordmans-might-be-filing-for-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>All MC Sports Stores Will Close After Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy This Week</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuesday, Grand Rapids based MC Sports announced they would be filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.
Well now after failing to reach an out-of-court settlement with its creditors the sporting goods business that’s been based out in Grand Rapids for 70 years is closing all 66 locations... <a href="https://wgrd.com/all-mc-sports-stores-will-close-after-filing-chapter-11-bankruptcy-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tuesday, Grand Rapids based MC Sports announced they would be filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.
Well now after failing to reach an out-of-court settlement with its creditors the sporting goods business that&CloseCurlyQuote;s been based out in Grand Rapids for 70 years is closing all 66 locations... <a href="https://wgrd.com/all-mc-sports-stores-will-close-after-filing-chapter-11-bankruptcy-this-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MC Sports Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Liquidation Sales Are Coming</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mc-sports-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-liquidation-sales-are-coming/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:40:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MC Sports announced Tuesday afternoon that they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The announcement Tuesday didn’t mention any store closings, but they are planning to reorganize the company under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy code.  The company which is also known as Michigan Sporting Goods Distributors Inc, was founded in Grand Rapids in 1946... <a href="https://wgrd.com/mc-sports-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-liquidation-sales-are-coming/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MC Sports announced Tuesday afternoon that they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The announcement Tuesday didn&CloseCurlyQuote;t mention any store closings, but they are planning to reorganize the company under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy code. &nbsp;The company which is also known as Michigan Sporting Goods Distributors Inc, was founded in Grand Rapids in 1946... <a href="https://wgrd.com/mc-sports-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-liquidation-sales-are-coming/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan-Based Olga’s Kitchen Declares Bankruptcy</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2015 18:53:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Does this mean the end to delicious, crispy yet soft, Olga Bread snackers and incredible swiss almond cheese spread?
The Michigan company says no. Phew.
Olga's Kitchen is not shutting down, but the company has file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-based-olgas-kitchen-declares-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does this mean the end to delicious, crispy yet soft, Olga Bread snackers and incredible swiss almond cheese spread?
The Michigan company says no. Phew.
Olga&apos;s Kitchen is not shutting down, but the company has file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-based-olgas-kitchen-declares-bankruptcy/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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