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Smartphones Are Killing Teen Retail Stores
- Chicago Tribune, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 8 AM
Aeropostale, with 800 stores, Pacific Sunwear, with nearly 600 stores, and American Apparel, with 273 stores, have all filed for bankruptcy. Others, such as Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters, are struggling. Retail experts say prolific use of social media is driving the rapid success of some teen retailers, and causing the quick demise of others.
