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Ricki's and Cleo to close stores while Frank and Oak seeks creditor protection

  • Comark Holdings has filed for creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, intending to wind down its Cleo and Ricki's brands and close all stores in both chains.
  • The company operates 221 retail outlets across eight Canadian provinces and plans to downsize Bootlegger while seeking a buyer for the remaining business.
  • Comark reported a 19 percent drop in sales and a loss of $21 million on operations for the first nine months of 2024, citing challenges like a ransomware attack and increased competition.
  • Court documents reveal that Comark operates 75 Ricki's stores and 54 Cleo stores, with plans to seek court approval for the full liquidation of these brands.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
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