Retailers Struggle as “Experience Economy” Grows It’s a tough time to be a retailer in America. As of December 11, 21 major retailers have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2017, ranging from Payless ShoeSource to RadioShack. Why? Read More Opinions, News & Analysis, Finance & BusinessCatherine BenedictJanuary 8, 2018experience economy, malls, retail, dry bar, Apple, millennials