Nothing Lasts: Forever 21

02-Oct-19 12:30

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Forever 21 is yet another major brand that has struggled to survive in changing times. Them filing for bankruptcy reflects a shift in the way young people shop. There are lessons to be learned here about shopping behavior, generational gaps, and how some brands - no matter how huge - can lose their market share in a short amount of time.

Produced by: Christine Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Jeff Sandhu, & Arvindh Yuvaraj

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Categories: Fashion, Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Young Finance, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, SME

Tags: Forever 21, Fashion, Clothing, Style, Finance, Business, Bankrupt,

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