Department Store Barneys New York Weighs Bankruptcy, Reuters Says

  • Barneys could file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks
  • Store has not made final decision, looking at other options

Employees work inside the Barneys New York retail store.

Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg

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Luxury department store Barneys New York is considering a bankruptcy filing, Reuters reportedBloomberg Terminal, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

The retailer is working with Kirkland & Ellis LLP to prepare for a potential bankruptcy that could come in the coming weeks, Reuters cited one of the people as saying. Barneys has not yet made a final decision and is weighing other solutions.