Does the premise 'By the mid-1980s, a number of the most prestigious retailers were faltering, with some filing for bankruptcy or being acquired by other retailers.' naturally result in the hypothesis 'In 1985, the most prestigious retailers were stronger than ever.'
By the mid-1980s, a number of the most prestigious retailers were faltering, with some filing for bankruptcy or being acquired by other retailers.###In 1985, the most prestigious retailers were stronger than ever.