
The Rise and Fall of J.Crew
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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Rise and Fall
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.