The US bankruptcy landscape in 2021 is looking much different than it did in 2020. According to recent data, the number of bankruptcies filed in the US decreased by 24.0 percent from 2020 to 2021. Business bankruptcies saw an even larger decrease, with a 33.7 percent drop from 21,655 to 14,347. The retail industry was particularly hard hit by the pandemic, with bankruptcies reaching a peak in 2020 after years of high demand. This major shake-up in the industry has had a lasting impact on the US bankruptcy landscape. For inquiries related to this message, please contact our support team and indicate the reference identifier below.
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