As new brands are brought to life in the evolution of various verticals, others will inevitably give up the ghost. While obsolesence related to industrial shifts is the No. 1 killer of outdated concepts or companies, other factors may guide the executioner's hand, including failure to innovate, cash flow issues and heavy competition.
Each year, 24/7 Wall St. identifies 10 important brands sold in America that it predicts will disappear within a year's time. This year’s list reflects the brutally competitive nature of certain industries.
Among those potentially headed into obscurity are two magazines—Martha Stewart Living and Road & Track.
