Gordmans

Today from Gordmans, it is declaring bankruptcy. Of course, we have a store here in North Lincoln. Jadalita Ibanez News reporter Kelsey Murphy joins us now with more on what t Kelsey? Rod, Gordmans operates more than 100 stores in 22 states. According to a news release, the stores will be liquidated, a move that could mean an end for those stores. It was more than a century ago that Gordmans, a retail store, opened for the very first time on the corner of 16th in C The once small retail shop grew to more than 100 stores in 22 states. Here in Lincoln, it's more than deals in trendy fas Shoppers feel a bond with the store that's been with them from the beginning. Jeffrey Hughes says he grew up shopping here. He remembers playing on the toy elephant as a c Now he's the one filling the cart. So we've been around for a long time, and it's going to be missed very well, but a lot of people are nowhere. On Monday, Gordmans declared bankruptcy. It's always been a friendly store. The staff is always friendly to help you. I'm really sad to see it leave because it's been a good place right here in our community. I reached out to the store regarding the bankruptcy. They declined to comment. In a press release, they said the store will be entered into an agreement with Tiger Capital Group, LLC, and Great American Group, LLC, for the sale and liquidation of the inventory and other assets subject to court approval. They did not say when the liquidation would happen. President and C Quote, until further notice, all Gordmans stores are operating as usual without interruption. End quote. Right now, the store employs about 5,000 people across 22 states. The Lincoln store is located near 27th and Superior. Again, the store says it will continue to operate as usual. Liquidation is subject to court approval. Yeah, a lot of All right, Kelsey Murphy from the newsroom. Thank you.