Bed Bath & Beyond looks for buyers, lenders before potential bankruptcy - CNBCJan 18 (Reuters) - Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY.O) has been in talks with prospective buyers and lenders as the struggling retailer tries to keep its business afloat ahead of a likely bankruptcy filing, CNBC reported on Wednesday.The company is in the midst of a sale process to find a buyer that would keep business running at both its eponymous store banner and its buybuy Baby chain, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.The home goods retailer's advisers are also looking for a loan of at least $100 million ahead of a potential bankruptcy filing, which could occur in the coming weeks, the report said.The New York Times reported last week that the Union, New Jersey-based company was in talks with private equity firm Sycamore Partners for the sale of its assets, including buybuy Baby stores, as part of a possible bankruptcy process.Authentic Brands, owner of fashion labels including Forever 21 and Aeropostale, has also been looking at Bed Bath & Beyond, the report said."