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Regional Electronics Retailer to Close

Bernie’s files for Chapter 11, plans going out of business sale

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14 years ago

January 15, 2010

VMSD Staff

Bernie’s Audio Video TV Appliances Co. Inc. (Enfield, Conn.), an operator of 15 stores in the Northeast, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The family-owned business, which has been in existence for more than 60 years, is seeking permission from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut to conduct a going out of business sale that would be managed by Hilco Merchant Resources. Bernie’s operates nine stores in Connecticut, five in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island.

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