Rexall
In 1977, unitary franchised stores owned by local pharmacists lost to discount chains who did block purchasing.
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines reduced its fares and offered special business perks to attract customers at the same time as fuel prices spiked. In 2005 they filed for bankruptcy and later merged with Delta.
People’s Drug Store
Challenges with merchandising and customer service eventually led to acquisition by CVS in 1984.
Pan Am
In 1991, became too reliant on high‐priced foreign fuel.
TWA
In 2001, Trans World Airlines (TWA) flew its final flight. The company was officially sold to American Airlines after decades of saddling debt. In 1991, the company was forced to sell its lucrative London routes — accelerating their demise.
USAir
The airline had severe financial difficulties in the early 2000s, filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in two years. In 2005, America West Airlines carried out a reverse merger and acquired it's assets.