Retail sales are up, but many chains struggle
March 6, 2017
Consumer electronics chains, department stores, specialty apparel and sporting goods businesses have struggled even as overall retail sales continue to climb. Most point to the growth of e-commerce, primarily Amazon.com, as the biggest factor behind a spurt in store closings and bankruptcies.
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