Fitch Ratings Looks at Retail Bankruptcies; Identifies Seven at Risk

Fitch Ratings analyzed 30 retail bankruptcies, concluding that liquidation was more prevalent in the retail sector, and identifying seven U.S. retailers with significant default risk within the next 12 to 24 months.

The at-risk retailers identified by Fitch include Sears Holdings Corp., Claire’s Stores, True Religion Apparel Inc., 99 Cents Only Stores, Nebraska Book Co., Nine West Holdings Inc. and Rue21 Inc.