Broom clean: organising store closures for a major department chain As part of a major restructuring and refinancing exercise, a UK co-operative group decided to close down and sell its 51 department stores. >> READ MORE   Fit for the future: liquidity makes a healthy balance sheet In preparation for the sale of one of its retail clothing divisions, an apparel and footwear retailer wished to generate liquidity and improve the quality of its balance sheet by disposing of old merchandise and loss-making stores. >> READ MORE   Business in Insolvency: 128 stores broom-clean in eight WEEKS A discount retailer went into administration, and sought help in re-marketing their stores. >> READ MORE   Augmenting merchandise: maintaining stock levels ahead of store closures A UK-based department store was scheduled to close its doors within a few months. After cancelling orders and 'turning off' its supply chain, it found that stock levels were too low. >> READ MORE   Under new management: changing outlet strategies in the hardware sector Sold to management, backed by venture capital. Under the new strategy five large superstores and other loss-making stores were to be closed. >> READ MORE   Talent spotting: a purchase and turnaround in novelty gifts A leading retailer specialising in novelty gifts was experiencing difficulties in achieving acceptable metrics and growth objectives. We recognised the company's potential and acquired it from its parent company. >> READ MORE   Giving nothing away: a mail order company cleans up and outsources A major UK mail order company required assistance with the clearance of merchandise and assessment of outsourcing options. >> READ MORE   I'm an administrator - get me out of here The administrator of a major German electrical retailer was obliged to close remaining stores and realise the value of the merchandise for maximum cash. >> READ MORE   Retreating in strength: major store closures in the DIY sector In 2003, a leading European DIY retailer decided to close its six largest stores. >> READ MORE   Restructuring without tears A leading Austrian CD and stationery retailer was undergoing restructuring through a formal insolvency process. The aim was to preserve as much of the business as possible in order to protect employees' jobs. >> READ MORE   Gem finding in an insolvency The administrator of an insolvent electrical retail business needed assistance in developing an optimal store disposal strategy. >> READ MORE   Protecting the brand: handling a major restructuring in Germany A European retail group decided to restructure a German subsidiary by selling or closing 100 stores. Gordon Brothers was asked to develop an operational programme to wind down the stores in two three-month phases. >> READ MORE   Softer landing for furnishings retailer A leading home furnishings retailer in the UK needed short-term financing and interim management to help wind down its business as cleanly and profitably as possible. >> READ MORE