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How This Lingerie Store Boosted its Bottom Line, Despite the Downturn

Harvard Business Review

What is even more unbelievable is that Journelle opened its doors in 2007 — when bankruptcy for small businesses skyrocketed. From the first quarter of 2007 to 2008 bankruptcy filings for small businesses grew 33%. The results are staggering: same-store sales are up 55% from the first half of 2011 to the same period in 2012.

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How This Lingerie Store Boosted its Bottom Line, Despite the Downturn

Harvard Business Review

What is even more unbelievable is that Journelle opened its doors in 2007 — when bankruptcy for small businesses skyrocketed. From the first quarter of 2007 to 2008 bankruptcy filings for small businesses grew 33%. The results are staggering: same-store sales are up 55% from the first half of 2011 to the same period in 2012.

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