Forever 21 may open stores in the US, after all

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Forever 21 may open stores in the US, after all
 
Published Friday, October 3, 2025 11:00 am
by Daphne Howland

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"A day after announcing a trio of partnerships that will operate Forever 21’s wholesale and online retail in the U.S., Authentic Brands Group said that it’s on the verge of opening physical locations here as well.

The brand’s American operating company filed for Chapter 11 earlier this year and is winding down after failing to attract a buyer; that has meant closing all locations. The bankruptcy doesn’t involve operations abroad, and the brand still operates stores and runs pop-up activations in certain international markets. As a brand management firm, Authentic has held onto the fast-fashion label’s intellectual property throughout."

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