Parija Bhatnagar

Parija Bhatnagar is a journalist at CNN based in New York. She covers trends in the fashion retail industry and reports on bankruptcies, store closings, and corporate strategies of retailers such as Express Inc., Walmart, Tide, Gain, Ace, and Ariel. Bhatnagar has a background in business journalism and previously worked at various news outlets including The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News. Her reporting focuses on the impact of e-commerce on brick-and-mortar stores, the rise of online shopping, and how retailers are adapting to changing consumer preferences.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/express-bankruptcy/index.html

79%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The article fails to disclose that Walmart reached a settlement late last year to pay $45 million to customers, while denying any allegations of wrongdoing. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide the full context and outcome of the lawsuit.
  • The article falsely implies that Walmart 'falsely inflated' the prices of certain sold-by-weight products, such as meats, poultry and seafood. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Consumers with recalled bags will then submit a photo of their purchased product, clearly showing the lot code to receive their full refund.
  • The company operates Express, Express factory outlets, Bonobos and UpWest stores under its corporate umbrella.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Express Inc. has filed for bankruptcy.
  • Express operates Express, Express factory outlets, Bonobos and UpWest stores.
  • The retailer plans to close 95 Express locations and all UpWest locations.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article fails to disclose that Walmart reached a settlement late last year to pay $45 million to customers, while denying any allegations of wrongdoing. This is a lie by omission because it does not provide the full context and outcome of the lawsuit.
  • The article falsely suggests that Walmart mislabeled the weight of bagged produce such as oranges, grapefruit and tangerines by advertising the weight as more than the actual weight. This is another lie by omission because it does not provide any evidence or sources to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Express Inc. Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Over 100 Stores Amidst Soft Consumer Demand and Market Trends

Express Inc. Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Over 100 Stores Amidst Soft Consumer Demand and Market Trends

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Express Inc., a mall retailer with about 542 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 22, 2024, planning to close over 100 stores and sell most of its assets to a consortium led by WHP Global, Simon Property Group, and Brookfield Properties. The company has been struggling with soft consumer demand due to changing spending patterns and the casualization of fashion. Express secured $35 million in new financing but will continue to accept orders during the process. Its products were criticized for being overpriced and bland compared to competitors, contributing to its decline.
Walmart Shoppers Could Receive $500 Payment in Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement over Product Weight, Labeling and Clearance Overcharges

Walmart Shoppers Could Receive $500 Payment in Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement over Product Weight, Labeling and Clearance Overcharges

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 Walmart to pay $500 to shoppers in class-action lawsuit settlement over product weight, labeling and pricing issues.
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Laundry Pods Due to Faulty Packaging

Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Laundry Pods Due to Faulty Packaging

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Procter & Gamble recalls 8.2 million potentially defective bags of laundry pods due to faulty packaging that can split open near the zipper track, posing a serious injury if ingested or skin/eye injuries. Eating a large quantity of detergent can result in death, especially among people with underlying health issues.