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Bed Bath & Beyond Stock (NASD:BBBY) Extends Slide with Late Interest Payment

The American retail network of home goods stores Bed Bath & Beyond just paid interest that was due one month ago. Notwithstanding this information, the stock of the company has fallen further, alarming analysts and investors.

In addition to rising competition from Amazon and other e-commerce behemoths, Bed Bath & Beyond is also dealing with shifting consumer preferences. Since more and more customers are choosing to make their purchases online, the company has struggled to get customers to its physical locations.

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Covid 19 Pandemic

These issues have been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic as more and more people shop online to avoid stepping out in public. Bed Bath & Beyond was forced to close several of its locations and fire staff as a result.

Together with these difficulties, Bed Bath & Beyond has also been having trouble paying off its debt. Investors have been quite concerned about the company's high level of debt, which is reflected on its balance sheet.

Recently, Bed Bath & Beyond made an interest payment that was due a month ago. While this news should have been a positive development, the company's stock continued to slide. This suggests that some investors are not confident in the company's ability to turn the business around. The stock was down an additional 6.71% on Monday after a prolonged decline the past six months.

Reasons For Investors Concern

There are a number of reasons that investors might be skeptical about the prospects for Bed Bath & Beyond. First, the company is facing intense competition from online retailers such as Amazon, who can offer lower prices and more convenience to customers.

Second, Bed Bath & Beyond has been slow to adapt to changing consumer preferences. While the company has made some efforts to improve its online presence, it still lags behind many of its competitors.

Third, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the Bed Bath and Beyond operations. With many physical stores closed and customers hesitant to go out in public, Bed Bath & Beyond has had to rely more heavily on its online sales. While this has helped to mitigate some of the damage, it has also put additional pressure on the company's balance sheet.

Moves by the Company

Despite these challenges, Bed Bath & Beyond has taken several steps to try to turn things around. The company has implemented cost-cutting measures, including store closures and layoffs, and has also launched a new loyalty program to try to attract more customers.

In addition, Bed Bath & Beyond has been working to improve its online presence, with a particular focus on mobile apps and social media. The company has also been experimenting with new store formats, including smaller, more focused stores that are designed to cater to specific customer segments.

Data Breaches To Affect Stocks Long Term

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A recent study discovered that the stock value of 28 companies affected by large data breaches has not performed as well as they might have otherwise. The study lasted several years and determined that the flow of stock prices for these breached companies has been impacted negatively. The total effect for each company ranges from moderate to minimal.

The study was conducted by the research team that stands behind the CompariTech web portal. They only looked at companies that were listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and also publicly admitted to very large data breaches. The final criterion was that these breaches occurred within the past three years.

The research team put 28 companies on the list. This includes household names such as Anthem, Experian, Apple, Community Health Systems, Adobe, Dun & Bradstreet, eBay, Global Payments, Home Depot, JP Morgan Chase, Heartland Payment Systems, Health Net, LinkedIn, T-Mobile, Monster, Staples, Sony, TJ Maxx, Target, Under Armour, Yahoo, T-Mobile and Vodafone.

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