After months of speculation and ramped-up news reports in recent weeks, Forever 21 finally filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday.

The retailer, a shopping-mall staple synonymous with “fast fashion” that offers affordable versions of more expensive trends, filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware on Sunday night, signaling the struggle of brick-and-mortar retail will likely continue as rents soar and online shopping increases competition.

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