JCPenney, Martha Stewart Brands Predicted To Die In The Next Year [THE BRIEF]

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24/7 Wall Street has released its annual list of the brands it expects will die before the end of 2014. In spite of its rebranding campaign and apology tour, the struggling JCPenney tops the list. Other goners include Martha Stewart Living, which recently has seen declining revenues. Check out the others here.

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