socialmedian: Many brands died in 2008, but '09 could bring 'bloodbath'

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Many brands died in 2008, but '09 could bring 'bloodbath'

Submitted by Amitai Givertz

Jan 01, 2009

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NEW YORK -- Shoppers won't be picking up ornate lamps from the Bombay Co. in the coming year. Or investing with Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns. No flying to Hawaii on Aloha Airlines or buying ultra-cheap tickets on Skybus, either.

All those names vanished this past year, victims of the economy, the financial meltdown or other factors. Experts say 2009 could mark the end of even more well-known brands as the now-yearlong recession puts more struggling companies on life support. Read the full article

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