The Secaucus, N.J.-based company, parent to brands including Gymboree, Sugar & Jade and PJ Place, has been working on a turnaround since Saudi-based Mithaq Capital acquired a 54% controlling stake in February and ousted its longtime CEO.

U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records after a quiet day of trading. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, on Tuesday to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year.

Stocks opened Friday in positive territory and stayed there through the early close. Volume was understandably light on Black Friday, but those who did show up for the abbreviated session were in the mood to buy tech stocks,