Bankruptcy

Juul in deal talks with three tobacco giants

Juul is looking for a new backer as FDA order banning its vaporette remains in limbo pending trial. Talks have included Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco Group, and Altria.

Serta Simmons files for bankruptcy

Serta Simmons Bedding has filed a pre-arranged bankruptcy though it says business fundamentals remain strong despite financial challenges from a slumping mattress industry.

Bed Bath & Beyond’s day of reckoning

Days after disclosing bankruptcy is a real possibility, Bed Bath & Beyond, on Tuesday, will update investors on what’s ahead for the embattled home retailer which has been plagued with falling sales, allegations of financial fraud which surfaced following the suicide of its CFO and mounting store closures.