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Industry Analysis
What Happens to a Brand When the Parent Company Goes Bankrupt
When Sears went bankrupt, Craftsman went to Stanley Black & Decker, DieHard went to Advance Auto Parts, and Lands' End was spun off. Here is what happens to brands when their parent company files for bankruptcy.
Who Brands StaffJun 18, 2026
BankruptcyAsset LiquidationSears
Industry Analysis
Brands That Went Bankrupt But Were Bought and Revived
Polaroid, Toys R Us, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Blockbuster all went bankrupt or disappeared. Then new owners brought them back. Here is how bankrupt brands get revived and who owns them now.
Who Brands StaffJun 14, 2026
BankruptcyBrand RevivalPolaroid
Industry Analysis
The Biggest Company Failures in Brand History
Sears has 5 stores left. Smucker wrote off $3 billion on Hostess. WeWork went from $47 billion to bankruptcy. Quibi burned $1.75 billion in six months. The biggest brand failures in history, explained.
Who Brands StaffJun 13, 2026
Brand FailuresSearsHostess
Brand Ownership
The Fall of Sears: What Happened to Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard?
Sears was once America's largest retailer. When it collapsed, its iconic brands were scattered across new owners. Here is where Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard ended up.
Who Brands StaffJan 22, 2026
SearsRetailBrand History