6 Most Troubled Retail Chains

Department store chains Macy’s and J.C. Penney may have gotten the lion’s share of attention when they announced store closings at the beginning of the year, but both retailers remain viable as operating concerns. The chains landlords should be really worried about are those in the specialty sectors—apparel, electronics, toys. With the help of retail consultants, we took a look at the companies that face the greatest danger of bankruptcy, liquidation or massive store closings in the months ahead and here are our “most troubled” picks.