Retail expert, Marcum
LA-based retail expert with the accounting and advisory firm Marcum.
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Ronald Friedman
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FROM Ronald Friedman
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Why is America's retail industry faltering? Ten retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year, including BCBG, Payless, and Wet Seal. That’s more than in all of 2016. Other major brands like Sears and Macy’s are closing several stores. Last month, more than 30,000 people lost their retail jobs.
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