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Ricki's, cleo & Bootlegger (Comark)

Some stores closed; banners sold; CCAA ended Sept. 15, 2025 · Facts as of Oct 17, 2026

Comark's Ricki's, cleo and Bootlegger chains entered CCAA in January 2025. Putman Investments bought Ricki's and cleo, keeping 68 stores, and Bootlegger went to a Warehouse One affiliate with 45 leases. Other stores held closing sales.

Gift cards, returns & deposits

Gift cards

No longer accepted

The initial order allowed gift cards until Jan. 17, 2025. The amended order ended them a day early, on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Returns & exchanges

No longer accepted

Refunds stopped after Jan. 17, 2025. Exchanges were accepted for an additional period.

Source

Deposits & pending orders

Not yet verified

We haven't found an official source for this yet. Check the court monitor's website.

Key facts

Banners: Ricki's, cleo, Bootlegger
Company: Comark Holdings Inc.
Category: Women's & casual apparel
Proceeding: CCAA
Filed / initial order: Jan 7, 2025
Stores affected: Not yet verified
Over 200 stores at filing. Buyers kept 68 Ricki's/cleo stores and 45 Bootlegger leases; non-core stores held closing sales.
Sale dates: Not yet verified
Liquidator / sale agent: Tiger Asset Solutions Canada
Provinces: Not yet verified
Stores across Canada (malls, power centres and plazas); specific provinces not listed in our sources.
Cities / locations: Not yet verified

Court case & monitor

Court: Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List)
Court file no.: CV-25-00734339-00CL
Court officer: Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc.
Official case website: http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/ComarkRetail

The monitor's website has the official court orders, notices and claim forms. If you're owed money (for example a gift card balance or deposit), start there.

Timeline

Jan 7, 2025	CCAA initial order; company says it will wind down Ricki's and cleo and shrink Bootlegger. source
Apr 22, 2025	Bootlegger sale to Warehouse One affiliate closed, preserving 45 leases and 360 jobs. source
Sep 15, 2025	Monitor discharged; CCAA terminated with no plan sanctioned. source

Sources

Comark Group Announces Commencement of Proceedings Under CCAA, GlobeNewswire (Comark release), published Jan 7, 2025. Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
Comark Residual Entity Files for Bankruptcy After CCAA Exit, Insolvency Insider. Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
Bootlegger Sold to Warehouse One Parent Amid Restructuring, Retail Insider, published Apr 2025. Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
CCAA Records — Comark Holdings Inc. et al., Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
What happens to gift cards when a company goes out of business in Canada, Proceedings., published Oct 10, 2026. Accessed Oct 17, 2026.

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