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Industry Analysis
Why Some Iconic Brands Just Can't Be Saved
Sears had 2,700 stores and could not be saved. Polaroid went bankrupt and came back. Why do some iconic brands survive while others die? The answer is not what you think.
Who Brands StaffJun 22, 2026
Brand SurvivalSearsPolaroid
Industry Analysis
The Most Expensive Brand Failures of All Time
WeWork lost $47 billion. Quibi burned $1.75 billion in six months. Smucker wrote off $3 billion on Hostess. Meta has lost $70 billion on VR. The most expensive brand failures in history, ranked by money lost.
Who Brands StaffJun 21, 2026
Expensive FailuresWeworkQuibi
Industry Analysis
What Happens to a Brand When the Parent Company Goes Bankrupt
When Sears went bankrupt, Craftsman went to Stanley Black & Decker, DieHard went to Advance Auto Parts, and Lands' End was spun off. Here is what happens to brands when their parent company files for bankruptcy.
Who Brands StaffJun 18, 2026
BankruptcyAsset LiquidationSears
Industry Analysis
The Biggest Company Failures in Brand History
Sears has 5 stores left. Smucker wrote off $3 billion on Hostess. WeWork went from $47 billion to bankruptcy. Quibi burned $1.75 billion in six months. The biggest brand failures in history, explained.
Who Brands StaffJun 13, 2026
Brand FailuresSearsHostess
Brand Ownership
The Fall of Sears: What Happened to Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard?
Sears was once America's largest retailer. When it collapsed, its iconic brands were scattered across new owners. Here is where Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard ended up.
Who Brands StaffJan 22, 2026
SearsRetailBrand History