Yes, the Limited Stores filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the plans to sell assets as well as its brand name. According to a Wall Street Journal article written by Lillian Rizzo and Peg Brickley on January 17, 2017, "But Limited was still able to snag an offer from an affiliate of Sycamore Partners for its brand name and related e-commerce assets, which will set a floor for a bankruptcy-run auction. The Limited brand will go to auction with a starting price of $25.75 million."
Here is some of what we found at their website for those of you that may be their vendor.
Limited Stores Company, LLC Case No. 17-10124
Limited Stores, LLC Case No. 17-10125
The Limited Stores GC, LLC Case No. 17-10126
United States Bankruptcy Court District of Delaware
What does this all mean? Well, it means the following.
The following is what we unfortunately see today if you visit The Limited website at www.thelimited.com
Yet another fashion retailer falling on hard times.