Gottschalks, a regional department store chain with 61 stores (most of them in California) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but will continue to operate as usual. Goody’s a clothing retailer that emerged from bankruptcy in October, however, has failed and will be liquidated.

Gottschalks files for bankruptcy protection [Reuters]
Check Out Line: Chapter 11, here we come [Reuters]

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