I know this has nothing to do with IBM, but I found it interesting and thought others might also find it interesting based on some of the stuff going on at IBM..
An object lesson in financial mismanagement and miscalculation from the fallen Toys “R” Us
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/tears-r-us-the-world-s-biggest-toy-store-didn-t-have-to-die?utm_source=pocket-newtab