Rue21 Agrees to Be Acquired by Apax in $1.1 Billion Deal
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WARRENDALE, United States — Rue21 Inc., the operator of more than 900 teen apparel shops, agreed to be bought by private-equity firm Apax Partners in
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Rue21 Refinances, Sets Store Openings
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U.S. retailer rue21 in search of financing months after exiting bankruptcy
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