Taking the evidence wall down: The tragedy of Franchise Group
1 last column explaining in narrative form the saga of FRG-B. Riley-Conn’s-Badcock-Buddy Mac-AF Newco/Phonix RBS A common visual trope in procedural crime dramas, a genre …
Author: Brian Carroll
Brian Carroll covered the international home furnishings industry for 15 years as a reporter, editor and photographer. He chairs the Department of Communication at Berry College in Northwest Georgia, where he has been a professor since 2003.
Buddy Mac bankruptcy sale still facing hurdles
Former Big Lots becoming an ICE detention center? DALLAS — Although the bankruptcy court here has approved the sale of what’s left of Buddy Mac …
Deep dive: Wayfair’s quiet confidence tells a compelling story
Platform is ‘in full control of its destiny,’ CFO says BOSTON — The one-two semantic punch from CEO Niraj Shah and CFO Kate Gulliver on …
Another twist in the Buddy Mac bankruptcy
Rent One on track to acquire 8 stores, active RTO customer agreements DALLAS — I’ve learned a lot covering the bankruptcies of Franchise Group, American …
Conn’s bankruptcy case still shows signs of life
Court also OKs settlement between Buddy Mac and Phonix RBS HOUSTON – The 2,170th filing in the Conn’s-Badcock bankruptcy has the Texas comptroller pushing back …
Court OKs stalking-horse bid for Buddy Mac, buyer for American Signature stores
Hearings make for busy day Wednesday in the 2 bankruptcy courts In contrast to the Franchise Group bankruptcy, U.S. trustees have proven to be champions …
Ball 4: Brian Kahn’s surprising ventures in professional baseball
Who knew the former FRG CEO owned 3 baseball teams? BROCKTON, Mass. — Pitchers and catchers are about to report for spring training, and for …
Phonix RBS identified as stalking-horse bidder for remaining 37 Buddy Mac stores
WILMINGTON, Del. —The Buddy Mac Holdings bankruptcy is hurtling toward the finish line with Phonix RBS emerging as the stalking-horse bidder for the former Buddy’s Home Furnishings franchisee. The deal for …
B. Riley sues Kahn, Kahn’s wife and Kahn’s legal team for fraud
Separately, Buddy Mac to sell 9 Missouri stores to National TV & Sales B. Riley has been a busy bee since the calendar’s rollover. The …
ASI bankruptcy’s stain on the entire industry
End consumers can’t understand why they can’t get their furniture WILMINGTON, Del. — A story out of Tampa, Florida, via WFLA TV features a disgruntled …
