In 2020, the U.S. retail industry experienced many high-profile bankruptcies. Large retailers such as Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, and Sears filed for bankruptcy, as did many more in the industry. Many of these retailers had been struggling for a variety of reasons, with the increased popularity of online shopping and home delivery being the two reasons most apparent to the public. The COVID-19 pandemic and widespread lockdown orders drove even more customers to online shopping and delivery.
Retailers that filed for bankruptcy in 2020 reported more than $100 million in assets. The bankruptcies had many far-reaching effects on domestic economies, supply chains, and continued shifts in consumer practices.
In this assignment, you will create a professional slide presentation analyzing a retail company that filed for bankruptcy between 2020 and the present. Your presentation should evaluate the financial and investment decisions that contributed to the company’s bankruptcy.
Preparation
This Strayer library resource contains guidelines and tips for creating and designing effective slides, using speaker notes, and citing sources in a presentation:
Microsoft PowerPoint.
Instructions
Create a 10–15 slide PowerPoint presentation that meets the following requirements and includes all listed sections.
Presentation Requirements
Length: 10–15 slides (not including the Title and Sources slides).
Include speaker notes or brief explanations on each slide.
Use visuals such as charts, graphs, company logos, or financial data when appropriate.
Apply professional formatting, clear headings, and a readable design.
Cite all sources in SWS format on a Sources slide.
Presentation Content
Include all the following sections:
Title Slide
Company name.
Assignment title.
Your name.
Course name and date.
Company Background
Brief overview of the retailer.
Industry and market position.
Bankruptcy filing date and type.
Financial Decisions
Describe three financial decisions that contributed to bankruptcy.
Examples may include excessive debt, poor cash flow management, or declining revenue strategies.
Investment Decisions
Describe three investment decisions made before bankruptcy.
Examples may include store expansion, technology investments, acquisitions, or inventory management.
Impact on Bankruptcy
Explain how the company’s financial and investment decisions led to financial decline and bankruptcy.
Impact on Stakeholders
Analyze how the bankruptcy affected key stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors/shareholders, suppliers and creditors, communities, and business partners.
Ability to Raise Capital
Analyze how the company’s decisions affected investor confidence and access to financing.
Innovation and Operational Changes
Evaluate whether the retailer invested in innovation, e-commerce, technology, or operational improvements to remain competitive.
Conclusion
Summarize key findings.
Discuss lessons businesses can learn from the company’s failure.
Sources Slide
Use at least five quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. You may use your textbook as a source. Cite each source listed on your source page at least once within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citations, access the library or review the library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library SWS site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate causes of large-scale corporate financial distress and its impact on individuals, businesses, industries, and the economy.
Week 8 Assignment – The Retail Bankruptcies of 2020
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