U.S. retail bankruptcies, store closures hit record in first half
September 29, 2020 at 15:50 PM EDT
Retail bankruptcies, liquidations and store closings in the U.S. reached records in the first half of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated industry changes, particularly the shift to online shopping, according to according to a report by professional-services firm BDO USA LLP.