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What do rising corporate bankruptcies say about the economy?

Sep 8, 2023
Some bankruptcies reflect fallout from the financial crisis more than a decade ago.
Corporate bankruptcies have been on the rise for more than a year. Retail chain Christmas Tree Shops, above, filed for bankruptcy in May.
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The pandemic is shrinking the market for officewear

Aug 3, 2020
Tailored Brands and Lord & Taylor join list of retail brands that filed for bankruptcy. There is little need for business attire when offices are empty.
A professionally dressed worker walks in London. Fewer people are working in offices, so business apparel remains in closets.
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The Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy

Feb 26, 2018
Sales talks fell through for the company behind critical hits such as "The Artist."
Producer Harvey Weinstein (R) and his brother producer Bob Weinstein (L) attend the New York premiere of the film "The Road" in New York City.
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