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Ayana Archie

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy for the second time in 5 years

The David's Bridal shop is shown Nov. 19, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. David's Bridal filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, April 17, 2023 the second time that the firm has sought such protection in the last five years. (Chris O'Meara/AP)

Wedding retailer David's Bridal is filing for bankruptcy for the second time in five years, and is laying off 9,326 employees over four months, the company announced Monday.

David's Bridal first filed for bankruptcy in 2018 to restructure its debt. But the COVID-19 pandemic meant less customers were visiting its brick-and-mortar stores and factories had to shut down.

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