Last August, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said it would close roughly 20% of its namesake stores, cut its workforce, and bring in fresh cash to stabilize the business through the holiday season as it confronts plunging sales. The home goods seller is attempting to trim costs and raise money as it tries to correct recent operating missteps and navigate a challenging economic environment (please refer to " Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 150 Stores, Cut Staff, Sell Shares to Raise Cash " under this week's reading assignment folder and the video Bed Beth and Beyond crisis https://www.wsj.com/video/series/news-explainers/bed-bath-beyond-is-in-crisis-mode-what-went-wrong/4FD72FB4-C35E-4ED3-A817-FBFCEBCF9E61)

What challenges does Bed Bath & Beyond now face? How does a retailer's financial difficulties impact its ability to be successful with consumers? What do you think needs to be the winning strategy for Bed Bath & Beyond's future? Please discuss.