David's Bridal
Bridal retail chain that filed for bankruptcy twice under PE debt. Emerged from Chapter 11 with reduced footprint of 300+ stores
- FOUNDED
- 1950
- IMPACTS
- 1 documented
Editorial Record
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David's Bridal founded
David's Bridal filed bankruptcy twice under PE debt, most stores closed
HighClosure / BankruptcyCD&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
Before / After
Store count
reported 2023
before 300+ stores
after Most closed
-80%
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Tracked Locations
AZ · 1
9373 Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85001 · 555-149-3428
CO · 1
8904 Main St
Denver, CO 80201 · 555-395-5032
FL · 1
6096 Main St
Miami, FL 33101 · 555-907-7774
NC · 1
2849 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201 · 555-304-1225
WA · 1
3843 Main St
Seattle, WA 98101 · 555-999-5648