# Altar’d State

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-11**: Liquidation plan approved — A New Jersey bankruptcy judge approved Francesca’s plan to liquidate and sell remaining assets, clearing the IP sale to Stand Out For Good for approximately $7 million.
- **2026-03**: All 450+ stores closed — Francesca’s shuttered all of its more than 450 locations in March after a lender default notice, withdrawal of investor support, and disrupted supply chains.
- **2026**: Second Chapter 11 filing — Francesca’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier in 2026, with the exact month not specified in available reporting.
- **2023**: Significant data breach — A major data breach occurred, later cited by management as one of the factors that undermined the company.
- **2020**: First Chapter 11 filing — Francesca’s first sought bankruptcy protection approximately six years before its 2026 filing, beginning a period of financial instability.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Francesca's $7M IP Liquidation Ends 450+ Store Retail Run
2026-09-13 17:22:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Francesca’s liquidation plan won court approval, clearing a roughly $7 million IP sale to Stand Out For Good after more than 450 stores closed in March 2026. The case shows how quickly a mall-based specialty apparel brand can lose operational value while its customer data and trademarks remain saleable. Retail operators should watch whether Altar’d State’s parent revives the brand as a digital-first concept.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/francescas-7m-ip-liquidation-ends-450-stores

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