On April 7, 2016, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (aka PacSun, aka Pacific Sunwear) filed for chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Through the bankruptcy, Pacific Sunwear is seeking bankruptcy protection in order to get rid of two thirds of its debt and restore its balance sheet, according to CEO Gary Schoenfeld in a statement. Pacific Sunwear is also looking to reduce the cost of running its stores, either by negotiating with landlords or getting out of leases.
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