January 8, 2025 - Parent Companies for Jack & Jones, Bootlegger, Cleo, and Ricki’s File for Bankruptcy Protection in Canada

January 8, 2025 - Comark Holdings Inc., the company that owns Ricki’s, cleo and Bootlegger stores filed for bankruptcy protection back in June 2020 after prolonged shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 9, 2025 - But while the business has grown in recent years, Frank and Oak “has struggled to recoup losses experienced in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,” UCG chief executive Dustin Jones wrote in a Dec. 16 notice to creditors. The company is now looking for a viable path forward, he wrote. That could include selling the business. As of Dec. 16, UCG Canada Holdings Inc.

The Superintendent of Bankruptcy is mandated to "supervise the administration of all estates and matters under insolvency legislation."

January 9, 2025 - Women's apparel company Comark Holdings Inc. says it will shutter all of the stores under its Ricki's and Cleo banners as it files for creditor protection.

December 8, 2020 - On Wednesday, Mississauga-based Comark Holdings Inc., which operates Bootlegger, Ricki’s, and Cleo storefronts in Canada, also announced that it had filed for bankruptcy protection.

January 8, 2025 - Montreal-based retailer Frank And Oak has filed for creditor protection for the second time this decade, seeking relief from $71 million in debt, while the Ontario company behind Ricky's and Cleo says it will shutter their stores.

June 9, 2025 - On December 8, 2024, CLEO Energy Corp. (the “Company”), filed a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal (the “NOI”) pursuant to section 50.4(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “BIA”) and Alvarez and Marsal Canada Inc. (“A&M”) was named as the Proposal Trustee.

January 8, 2025 - In its statement, Comark also said it plans to seek a court order approving the full liquidation of all Ricki’s and cleo stores, as well as certain Bootlegger stores. The company says the storefronts will remain open during that process. Comark was one of several retail brands to file for creditor protection and restructure operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before filing for protection in June 2020, Comark operated over 300 stores. Meanwhile, UCG Canada Holdings Inc., which operates as apparel brand Frank and Oak, says it is seeking creditor protection while it explores options to restructure its business.

February 16, 2025 - For three weeks in November and December 2021, iconic Canadian clothing chains Bootlegger, Cleo and Ricki's found themselves paralyzed —staring down the barrel of the "critical holiday season" but prevented by ransomware from moving inventory.

June 5, 2020 - Comark Holdings Inc., the Canadian company that owns Bootlegger, Cleo, and Ricki's, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years.

March 26, 2015 - The owner of Cleo, Bootlegger and Ricki's clothing shops has filed for creditor protection. The retailer operates about 300 stores nationally.

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January 8, 2025 - The corporation that owns Canadian clothing retailers Ricki’s Fashions Inc, Bootlegger Clothing Inc. and Cleo Fashions Inc. has filed for creditor protection. There are a total of 13 stores in Manitoba; 10 in Winnipeg, three in Brandon.

February 24, 2025 - CLEO Energy Corp. (“CLEO” or the “Company”) has filed a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal (the “NOI”) pursuant to section 50.4 (1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “BIA”) and Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. (“A&M”) is acting as Proposal Trustee of CLEO for the NOI process.

January 9, 2025 - Canadian fashion brands Ricki's and Cleo will close after their parent company revealed it has filed for creditor protection. Comark Holdings announc…

September 30, 2025 - All Ricki’s and Cleo stores in Canada will close following liquidation sales in the coming weeks, while Bootlegger and Frank and Oak file for creditor protection. Here’s what shoppers need to know if they have gift cards and returns to make.

January 16, 2025 - Comark Holdings Inc. the company behind longtime apparel outposts Bootlegger, Ricki’s and Cleo has reportedly filed court applications for creditor protections.