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

Several major retailers, including Sleep Number and Eddie Bauer, are facing financial instability, restructuring, or bankruptcy 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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