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J.C. Penney and more bankruptcy in retail
May 18, 2020

J.C. Penney and more bankruptcy in retail

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For already-struggling stores like J.C. Penney, the hit to retail because of the pandemic has been too much. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
J.C. Penney becomes the latest in a line of major retailers to declare bankruptcy. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's message to the government on COVID-19 relief. Walmart earnings and how our shopping habits have changed.

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COVID-19

J.C. Penney joins ranks of major retailers filing for bankruptcy

by Jasmine Garsd
May 18, 2020
Experts say these companies were already in trouble before the pandemic.
Retail watchers say J.C. Penney won't be the last company to see this kind of financial trouble during the pandemic.
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Curbside pickup, delivery poised to boost Walmart sales

by Justin Ho
May 18, 2020
Walmart reports earnings this week, and is expected to show big gains in e-commerce amid the pandemic.
An employee restocks a shelf at an Ohio Walmart. Employees shop for customers for the chain's popular curbside pickup option.
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The Bargain Store Dolly Parton

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Brian Allison Engineer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer

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