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The retail industry is in crisis — and these 4 major bankruptcies prove it

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Sleep Number, QVC, Eddie Bauer, Francesca's and others are among the biggest names navigating financial collapse or restructuring this year.

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    The retail industry is in crisis — and these 4 major bankruptcies prove it (opens MLive)

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    Sleep Number, QVC, Eddie Bauer, Francesca's and others are among the biggest names navigating financial collapse or restructuring this year.

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