Max 10 Family Fashions got its start in Schoolcraft, MI when Ed Bernard, the owner and president of Bermo Enterprises, began selling off-price and overstock clothing items. What originally started as an annual warehouse sale grew to 29 retail locations across Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Unfortunately the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2012.
Lots of people in the state are not pleased. Conversely, many appreciate her efforts and believe it is worthwhile to close the state and shut down the economy.
The wave of store closings in 2019 continues into the new year. Various media reports say Pier 1 Imports will be closing nearly half its stores, and is contemplating filing for bankruptcy.