Eastern Outfitters files for Chapter 11
February 6, 2017
The parent company of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Eastern Outfitters is said to be in talks to enlist British sportswear retailer Sports Direct International as a stalking-horse bidder.
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