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

Major retail companies including Sleep Number, QVC, Eddie Bauer, and Francesca's are facing financial collapse or restructuring this year.
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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