Issue 161 September 15th 2017

Shoe seller Aerosoles plans bankruptcy

Toys ‘R’ Us Vendors Cut Shipments on Bankruptcy Fear

Retailer is said to be discussing debtor-in-possession funding

U.S. Senate passes bill that would avert Delaware bankruptcy judge shortage

Senators Urge End to GSE Earnings Sweep

China’s economy loses steam in August, but Beijing seems just fine with that

Neiman Marcus is closing 10 Last Call stores that employ 241 people

Lisa Abramowicz on Twitter:

The cost to protect against losses on Toys R Us debt if the company defaults is surging. 5-yr CDS spreads:

Bitcoin exchange BTCChina says to stop trading, sparking further slide

Independent Run Shop Universal Sole To Close At End Of Month