Charlotte Russe

PE-Owned1 Documented Impact

Advent's $380M acquisition failed to adapt to changing fashion retail. All 512 stores liquidated in 2019.

Founded: 1999|Acquired by Advent International (2009)$380 million
5
locations tracked

Ownership Information

Charlotte Russe is owned by Advent International. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1999

Charlotte Russe founded

2009

Acquired by Advent International for $380 million

2019CriticalClosure / Bankruptcy

Charlotte Russe liquidated all 512 stores after Advent acquisition

Advent International's $380M acquisition failed to adapt to shifting teen fashion retail. All stores closed by May 2019.

Before vs. After PE Acquisition

Store count

Reported 2019

Before PE

512 stores

After PE

0 (liquidated)

100%

Tracked Locations

CA (1)

San Diego

8798 Main St

San Diego, CA 92101

555-525-2368

IL (1)

Chicago

5148 Main St

Chicago, IL 60601

555-305-2057

NY (1)

New York

2784 Main St

New York, NY 10001

555-676-6496

PA (1)

Pittsburgh

6754 Main St

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

555-828-9239

TX (1)

San Antonio

7048 Main St

San Antonio, TX 78201

555-310-6130