Connecticut Attorney General's Office

Press Release

Attorney General Urges Consumers To Quickly Use Gift Cards, Bring Returns During Fortunoff Liquidation Sale

February 25, 2009

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today warned consumers that they have until March 8 to redeem Fortunoff gift cards and March 11 to return presale merchandise under the terms of the store's liquidation sale, which began today.

The jewelry and high end home goods chain has stores in Norwalk and Danbury.

Fortunoff sought bankruptcy protection earlier this month, but was unable to find a buyer. The store is now going out of business and selling off its entire inventory.

"Fortunoff is finished," Blumenthal said. "Consumers have until March 8 to redeem Fortunoff gift cards, which I urge them to do as soon as possible. Anyone planning to return presale Fortunoff merchandise faces a deadline of March 11 and should act fast. My office is closely monitoring Fortunoff's liquidation sale to assure that consumers are treated fairly and receive all merchandise or other compensation due them under the terms of the bankruptcy."

Fortunoff will fill prepaid orders until Saturday and alert couples on its bridal registry. The company will be allowed to "augment" during the sale -- bring in additional merchandise of comparable quality. The sale can continue as long as May, but could end sooner.