RTW Retailwinds, Inc. Announces Execution of Asset Purchase Agreement with Sunrise Brands, LLC for the Sale of its e-Commerce Business

RTW Retailwinds, Inc. (“RTW” or the “Company”) [OTC PINK:RTWIQ], an omni-channel specialty apparel retail platform for powerful celebrity and consumer brands, today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Sunrise Brands, LLC for the sale of its e-commerce business and all related intellectual property, including its websites, www.nyandcompany.com, www.fashiontofigure.com and its rental subscription businesses at www.nyandcompanycloset.com and www.fashiontofigurecloset.com for a cash purchase price of $20 million plus assumption of certain liabilities, including honoring gift cards, subject to closing adjustments. The agreement is subject to final approval by the Bankruptcy Court.

Sheamus Toal, Chief Executive Officer of RTW, commented: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Sunrise Brands that will allow our significant e-commerce business to continue to operate and serve our loyal customers. We thank our associates, customers, and business partners for their continued dedication and commitment throughout this process. We are focused on completing this transaction as quickly as possible.”

The Company filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (the “Court”) on July 13, 2020. The Company anticipates a Court hearing to approve the sale in early September.

The Court filings and other information related to the proceedings are available on a separate website administered by the Company’s claims agent, Prime Clerk at https://cases.primeclerk.com/RTWRetailwinds/.

B. Riley FBR, an affiliate of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY), is serving as the investment banker to the Company; Cole Schotz P.C. is serving as its legal advisor; and Berkeley Research Group, LLC is serving as its restructuring advisor.

About RTW Retailwinds

RTW Retailwinds, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") is a specialty women's omni- channel retailer with a powerful multi-brand lifestyle platform providing curated fashion solutions that are versatile, on-trend, and stylish at a great value. The specialty retailer, first incorporated in 1918, has grown to now operate approximately 328 retail and outlet locations in 32 states while also growing a substantial eCommerce business. The Company's portfolio includes branded merchandise from New York & Company, Fashion to Figure, and Happy x Nature. The Company's branded merchandise is sold exclusively at its retail locations and online at www.nyandcompany.com, and www.fashiontofigure.com and through its rental subscription businesses at www.nyandcompanycloset.com and www.fashiontofigurecloset.com. Additionally, certain product, press releases and SEC filing information concerning the Company are available at the Company's website: www.nyandcompany.com.