Ronald Friedman

Retail expert, Marcum

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LA-based retail expert with the accounting and advisory firm Marcum.

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Ten retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year, including BCBG, Payless, and Wet Seal. That’s more than in all of 2016.

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.

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