As we wrap up 2020, the retail bankruptcies continue to roll in. Francesca’s, which shuttered its Pike & Rose location last year, is among the latest additions to the Chapter 11 club with more closings planned for 2021. Guitar Center is also in Chapter 11, but the chain expects to emerge this month with most of its locations intact. And Bed Bath & Beyond, which closed its Gaithersburg store this year, is looking to raise more cash by selling off its World Market chain. We’ll likely see another round of store closing in January, after holiday shopping is over and retailers cut their losses.
