David’s Bridal Files For Bankruptcy: What Does It Mean For PA Brides?

PENNSYLVANIA— David’s Bridal announced Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but stores in Pennsylvania will remain open and brides who ordered dresses won’t have to scramble to find another gown.

The news comes after the company announced Friday that it was laying off just over 9,000 workers.

The Conshohocken-based company said Monday it had filed voluntary petitions for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, and will seek similar protection in Canada and the United Kingdom. Related article — PA-Based David's Bridal Files For Bankruptcy, Second Time In 5 Years

The store operates 12 locations in PA, according to its website:

Allentown (610) 776-8403

• 2548 MacArthur Rd.
• Whitehall, PA, 18052-3815

Altoona (610) 776-8403

• Logan Town Center
• 218 Falon Ln.
• Altoona, PA, 16602-6542

Erie (814) 860-8000

• Mill Creek Pavilion
• 2094 Interchange Rd.
• Parcel# 30
• Erie, PA, 16509-1108

Feasterville (215) 953-0600

• Bucks Center
• 729 Bustleton Pike
• Feasterville, PA, 19053-6055

Harrisburg (717) 657-0035

• 5125 Jonestown Rd.
• Suite 165
• Harrisburg, PA, 17112-2998

Monroeville (412) 373-9650

• 3747 William Penn Hwy.
• Monroeville, PA, 15146-2189

Pittsburgh (412) 369-4800

• 6258 Northway Mall Dr.
• Pittsburgh, PA, 15237

Plymouth Meeting (610) 825-5902

• The Metroplex
• 2600 Chemical Rd.
• Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462-1731

Robinson (412) 787-2900

• 6525 Robinson Centre Dr.
• Pittsburgh, PA, 15205-4868

Springfield (610) 328-7652

• Springfield Square
• 965 Baltimore Pike
• Springfield, PA, 19064-3957

Wilkes Barre (570) 829-4436

• 3340 Wilkes Barre Twp Commons
• Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702

York (717) 755-1981

• York Town Center
• 2821 Concord Rd.
• York, PA, 17402-7007

In a news release, David’s Bridal said both brick-and-mortar stores and online sales, including through its Pearl platform and vendor marketplace, will remain accessible to brides for their wedding planning needs.

Members of Diamond, the company’s loyalty program, can continue to earn and redeem points. Also, the company said it intends to honor gift cards, returns and exchanges.

The petition includes the usual “first day” relief, including authorization from the court to pay its workers, maintain certain customer programs and honor obligations to critical vendors. David’s Bridal will continue to seek buyers, the company said.

David’s Bridal CEO James Marcum said the company “continues to be challenged by the post-COVID environment and uncertain economic conditions, leading us to take this step to identify a buyer who can continue to operate our business going forward.”