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In its heyday, Revlon was the second largest cosmetics company by sales, behind only Avon. Over three decades later, the crown jewel of Ron Perelman’s corporate empire has become a liability. WSJ looks at why the company’s future is now in question. Photo illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ

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How Revlon Lost Its Luster

With technology and consumer tastes changing fast, some companies have failed to keep up. This series looks at the rise and fall of great companies, and their struggle to survive in a rapidly changing economy.

In 2017, Juul catapulted to the top of the e-cigarette market. But the company's valuation fell just as quickly, as a series of crises led to hundreds of lawsuits alleging that the company marketed its products to teens. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ

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How Juul’s Valuation Went Up in Smoke

The coronavirus pandemic shuttered every single AMC theater for months. But the pandemic isn’t the only thing pushing the company onto financially shaky ground. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ

https://m.wsj.net/video/20201130/amcrise113020/hls/manifest-hd-wifi.m3u8

AMC: From Silver Screen Giant to Box-Office Flop

Macy’s has long been identified with the start of the holiday shopping season. But the company was hurting even before the coronavirus crisis hit the retail industry, raising questions about how far Macy’s star could fall. Photo Illustration: Jacob Reynolds/WSJ

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Macy's Star Shone Bright for Over 150 Years. Now It's Flickering

At its peak, Kodak was the early 20th century equivalent of Google or Apple, possessing a near monopoly in the film business. But those days are long gone. Here's why the company's glossy image failed to withstand the test of time. Photo Illustration: Carter McCall/WSJ


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Kodak helped invent photography, now it's trying to reinvent itself

Kodak’s Decline Took Decades; Its Comeback Fell Through in a Flash

Brooks Brothers -- the self-proclaimed oldest clothier in the U.S. -- filed for bankruptcy in July. Analysts say the suit dealer wasn’t able to keep up with modern men who often wanted styles that were cheaper and more functional.


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Brooks Brothers, From Buttoned Up to Stripped Down

J.Crew was the first big retail chain to file bankruptcy in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns. But analysts say J.Crew's struggle started years earlier, as its debt mounted and it lost touch with its customers. Illustration: Carter McCall/WSJ

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The Rise and Fall of J.Crew

Over nearly five decades, Carnival amassed a global fleet of cruise ships. But in the face of a pandemic, health authorities and passengers are questioning whether operators like Carnival can set sail safely going forward. WSJ's Carter McCall explains. Photo: Getty Images

https://m.wsj.net/video/20200612/061820risefallcarnival/hls/manifest-hd-wifi.m3u8

How Carnival Has Been Hit by the Coronavirus Crisis

J.C. Penney rose to prominence as a national retailer by dressing the middle class for over a century. But analysts say the retailer’s costly shifting strategies have failed to attract the modern middle-class customer, leading the company to declare bankruptcy. PHOTO: RICHARD B. LEVINE/LEVINE ROBERTS/ZUMA PRESS

https://m.wsj.net/video/20200515/031320risefallpenney2/hls/manifest-hd-wifi.m3u8

How J.C. Penney Fell from the Top of Retail

How J.C. Penney Fell From the Top of Retail

The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in February 2020, amid a decline in membership at the century-old organization. Here’s how the largest youth organization in the country found itself filing for bankruptcy. Photo: AP/Rick Bowmer



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The Rise and Fall of the Boy Scouts

Victoria’s Secret became a powerhouse lingerie retailer thanks to the vision of executives at its parent company. But amid changing consumer tastes, sexual harassment accusations and ties to Jeffrey Epstein now under scrutiny, the once iconic brand’s stock has been tumbling and it has signaled it may be looking for a buyer. Photo: Getty Images

https://m.wsj.net/video/20200213/021420victorias1/hls/manifest-hd-wifi.m3u8

Rise and Fall