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Here Are The Retailers That Have Gone Bankrupt In 2020

It's been a devastating year for retailers because of the coronavirus outbreak.

PITTSBURGH, PA — The retail collapse continues. Last year, 17 major retailers went bankrupt and that was without a pandemic occurring. This year, more than two dozen already have happened.

Last year, Payless, Gymboree and Charming Charlie declared bankruptcy. This year, some new and surprising names were added to the bankruptcy list, including some with Pittsburgh locations. Here's the latest on the chains that have declared bankruptcy this year:

  • Ascena (Justice, Ann Taylor, Lane Bryants, Loft, Catherine's), July 23
  • The Paper Store, July 14
  • RTW Retailwinds, New York & Co., July 13
  • Sur La Table, July 8
  • Brooks Brothers, July 8
  • G-Straw Raw, July 3
  • Lucky Brand, July 3,
  • Centric Bands, May 18
  • Stage Stores, May 11
  • Aldo, May 7
  • Neiman Marcus, May 7
  • Routs USA, April 29
  • True Religion, April 13
  • Modell's Sporting Goods, March 11
  • Art Van Furniture, Match 9
  • Bluestern Brands, March 9
  • SFP Franchise, Jan. 23

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