David's Bridal
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactBridal retail chain that filed for bankruptcy twice under PE debt. Emerged from Chapter 11 with reduced footprint of 300+ stores
5
locations tracked
Timeline
1950
David's Bridal founded
2023HighClosure / Bankruptcy
David's Bridal filed bankruptcy twice under PE debt, most stores closed
CD&R acquired David's Bridal in 2012 for $1.05B. Heavy LBO debt prevented investment. Filed bankruptcy in 2018, then again in April 2023. ~9,000+ workers affected as most stores eventually closed.
David's Bridal Files for Bankruptcy a Second Time
Reuters →Before vs. After PE Acquisition
Store count
Reported 2023
Before PE
300+ stores
After PE
Most closed
↓ 80%
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AZ (1)
Phoenix
9373 Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85001
555-149-3428
CO (1)
Denver
8904 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-395-5032
FL (1)
Miami
6096 Main St
Miami, FL 33101
555-907-7774
NC (1)
Charlotte
2849 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
555-304-1225
WA (1)
Seattle
3843 Main St
Seattle, WA 98101
555-999-5648