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COVID-19 pushes business bankruptcies higher in an already tough year

Jun 19, 2020
The government support provided at the beginning of the pandemic was meant to be temporary, but companies are still suffering.
A "Store Closing" sign on a Pier 1 in Chicago.
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Why it's a problem if J.Crew and other retailers file for bankruptcy at the same time

May 1, 2020
J.Crew is expected to file for bankruptcy this weekend, according to multiple news reports.
A J.Crew in Washington, D.C. The company is expected to file for bankruptcy this weekend.
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