Longtime Apple-accessory distributor Dr. Bott files for bankruptcy

Online retailer and distributor Dr. Bott, a fixture in the Apple-accessory market since the late 1990s, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in its home state of Oregon, according to public records and information provided to Macworld. The original petition was filed on May 1, with notices sent to creditors later in the month.

Founded in 1999, Dr. Bott was originally a distributor providing accessories to independent Macintosh resellers. The company later expanded to work with large retailers and chains; opened its own online storefront for selling products directly to consumers; and expanded to the education market. The company’s website states that it handles thousands of different products.

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