What happened to DOTS clothing store?

Women’s fashion discount retailer Dots is closing all of its 360 stores around the country as it winds down its operations. Glenwillow, Ohio-based Dots LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 20. Advisory and restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Group won the bid to close stores in bankruptcy court.

Who bought Dots clothing?

Simply Fashion chain
The Simply Fashion chain bought out the Dots chain in 2014 after it liquidated about 400 stores across the country. Simply Fashion is the latest apparel retailer to retrench this year.

When did Dots clothing store open?

1987
Dots LLC: Niche: Affordable fashions, shoes, jewelry and accessories for women ages 25 to 35, in sizes 0-24. Founded: 1987.

Why did dots close down?

Dots LLC, a discount retailer of women’s clothing, filed for bankruptcy-court protection, while company executives seek a buyer for the chain’s roughly 400 stores. Chief Executive Lisa Rhodes said in court papers that the chain lost shoppers after the quality of its merchandise declined under prior management.

Is Catherines plus-size clothing going out of business?

Plus-size retailer Catherines will permanently shutter all of its 320 bricks-and-mortar stores but plans to continue as an online-only store. The New Jersey-based company said it has reached an agreement to sell Catherines’ intellectual property and transition its e-commerce business to City Chic Collective Limited.

What is Wet Seal now?

As a pioneer of fast fashion since 1962, the Wet Seal of today still delivers the latest trends – straight from the runway to wearable, everyday fashion. We offer a wide selection of women’s fashion and accessories so you can look and feel great from day to night.

Why was it called Wet Seal?

The company was founded in Newport Beach, California, by Lorne Huycke in 1962 as “Lorne’s”. The “Wet Seal” name comes from a comment Huycke made during a fashion show commenting that a model wearing a bathing suit looked like a “wet seal”. The company was incorporated as Wet Seal in 1990.

What does 3X mean in clothing?

3X means that the waist circumference is three times that of large and tall means just about anything, but will work really well if the guy is 6’5″”! The 3X waist will fit a 52″ waist (Plus).