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Bed Bath & Beyond to sell stock and tap credit line to pay bills

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Bed Bath & Beyond is looking to raise over $1 billion in funds to continue operating its business through a public offering of the company’s stock and by tapping into its $100 million credit line. The retailer is looking to avoid having to pursue Chapter 11 bankruptcy with its latest moves.

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