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Big Lots circling the drain: More closures, bankruptcy looms

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by ClownLoach » July 10th, 2024, 5:50 pm
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Sounds like the end is growing near for Big Lots. Comp sales down double digits, another 40 closures, and their cash on hand is all that keeps them...
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REI Co-op Shutters Its Experiences Business After Nearly 40 Years, Lays Off 428 Employees

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by babs » January 8th, 2025, 4:59 pm
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I took one of their experiences trips in Europe when I was in my 20s and it was the best vacation I ever had. I still stay in touch with many of the...
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Last chance to visit Sam Goody

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by FrankMoore99 » December 18th, 2024, 9:59 am
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Here's some unfortunate news I learned yesterday about the retail world. I'm amazed Sam Goody has lasted this long with these two locations. It seems...
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Joann Fabrics files for bankruptcy, again; Gordon Brothers is stalking horse bidder

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by cathandler » January 15th, 2025, 4:35 am
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January 20th, 2025, 8:29 am
Barnes and Noble new stores

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by FrankMoore99 » April 26th, 2024, 11:20 am
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I just learned this week that Barnes and Noble is planning on opening a store in Kimball Junction (Park City), Utah. I think this is really cool...
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January 19th, 2025, 8:18 pm
Sephora To Remodel All US & Canada Stores

Last post by storewanderer « January 17th, 2025, 6:00 pm
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by Alpha8472 » January 16th, 2025, 4:35 pm

All of the stores will be totally redesigned.

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January 17th, 2025, 6:00 pm
Craft Warehouse closing 3 locations

Last post by BillyGr « January 14th, 2025, 11:21 am
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by Super S » January 10th, 2025, 7:06 am

The article is mainly about the location on Mill Plain in Vancouver, but also mentions locations in Beaverton and Salem are closing.

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January 14th, 2025, 11:21 am
Office Depot OfficeMax Reducing Hours

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by Alpha8472 » August 2nd, 2024, 10:22 pm
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OfficeMax used to open until 9 pm. Now they close at 8 pm. Staples is still at 9 pm. Neither store is busy, but at least Staples has longer hours.
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January 13th, 2025, 2:05 pm
Rumor: Costco food courts switching back to Coca-Cola products

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by Brian Lutz » January 11th, 2025, 7:32 pm
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Since 2009 the sodas in Costco food courts have been Pepsi products, typically a limited selection that can vary slightly from warehouse to...
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January 13th, 2025, 12:54 pm
Popularity of outdoor clothing, boot stores

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by cjd » December 28th, 2024, 5:46 am
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These stores seem to be popping up in my part of Florida. Offering “outdoorsy”, “country” “firearm”, “hunting and fishing” type clothing brands like...
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January 6th, 2025, 8:17 am
Salvation Army Thrift Stores disappearing

Last post by Alpha8472 « December 28th, 2024, 8:28 pm
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by Super S » June 12th, 2022, 8:36 pm

I have noticed over the last few years that the Salvation Army has gradually shut down most if not all of their thrift stores in the Portland area,...

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December 28th, 2024, 8:28 pm
Lowes/Home Depot Christmas Security

Last post by storewanderer « December 25th, 2024, 9:22 am
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by storewanderer » December 24th, 2024, 11:20 pm

I think this got addressed last year but I can't find the post.

I looked at one Lowes tonight and it had huge plywood sheets (the type the size of...

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December 25th, 2024, 9:22 am
The Container Store files for Chapter 11

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by mbz321 » December 23rd, 2024, 6:39 am
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 6: An exterior view of The Container Store, an organization and storage retailer is seen on September 6, 2024 in Las...
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December 25th, 2024, 9:16 am
Party City Bankruptcy

Last post by storewanderer « December 22nd, 2024, 9:31 pm
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by Alpha8472 » January 10th, 2023, 11:37 pm
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The company is expected to declare bankruptcy within weeks. Sales were down especially during Halloween. The helium shortage has increased costs for...
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December 22nd, 2024, 9:31 pm
Staples Advertising That It Will Slash Prices

Last post by mjhale « December 19th, 2024, 5:10 am
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by Alpha8472 » December 18th, 2024, 9:14 pm

Staples claims it will slash prices at the end of December. The prices will go back up in February.

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December 19th, 2024, 5:10 am
New Home Depot small format in Murrieta

Last post by Jeff « December 18th, 2024, 7:38 pm
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by ClownLoach » December 17th, 2024, 10:09 pm

I finally got into the new build Home Depot in Murrieta tonight. It grand opened last week.

I was disappointed the minute this store was announced,...

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December 18th, 2024, 7:38 pm
FYE closing Brass Mill Center store

Last post by BillyGr « December 17th, 2024, 3:09 pm
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by FrankMoore99 » December 16th, 2024, 3:25 pm

FYE is apparently closing three Connecticut stores: Waterbury, Meriden, and Danbury. Leaving them with two stores operating in Connecticut: the first...

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December 17th, 2024, 3:09 pm
Lowe's Expansion

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by arizonaguy » December 16th, 2024, 3:41 pm

After years of stagnation and shrinkage, Lowe's is starting to expand:

They want to expand by 10 to 15 stores annually and expand their rural...

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December 16th, 2024, 3:41 pm
Hobby Lobby pay rate

Last post by ClownLoach « December 16th, 2024, 6:57 am
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by storewanderer » November 26th, 2024, 9:08 am

Reno Hobby Lobby has a sign at the entry now hiring full time associates 19.25 per hour.

The sign notes store hours are 9 AM To 8 PM with shifts...

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December 16th, 2024, 6:57 am
Foot Locker To Close 400 Stores By 2026

Last post by mbz321 « December 14th, 2024, 6:10 pm
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by Alpha8472 » December 12th, 2024, 5:01 pm

Foot Locker will close 400 stores by 2026 including some Champs Sports.

Also, the company is opening up larger stores with more square footage for...

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December 14th, 2024, 6:10 pm
JoAnn-"restructuring"

Last post by ClownLoach « December 13th, 2024, 9:42 am
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by buckguy » September 16th, 2023, 4:58 am
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They've had lots of ups and downs and seem to have plenty of problems now:
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December 13th, 2024, 9:42 am
'Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations'

Last post by storewanderer « December 11th, 2024, 10:51 pm
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
Published 7:47 AM EST, Thu November 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: An Advance Auto Parts location is seen on August 22,...
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December 11th, 2024, 10:51 pm
Costco considering new Tumwater, WA store

Last post by ClownLoach « December 9th, 2024, 3:53 pm
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by Super S » December 5th, 2024, 6:34 pm
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The current Costco is between Fred Meyer and Walmart, and doesn't have much room for expansion. Parking is also a challenge at times.
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December 9th, 2024, 3:53 pm
Last Moskatels closing

Last post by storewanderer « December 6th, 2024, 12:29 am
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by storewanderer » December 3rd, 2024, 3:57 pm

This was a SoCal craft chain Michael's bought long ago.

One store kept that branding in Los Angeles. That store is now closing.

WARN notice shows...

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December 6th, 2024, 12:29 am
The Disney Store's decline: what happened??

Last post by SamSpade « December 4th, 2024, 5:21 pm
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by FrankMoore99 » November 21st, 2024, 9:42 am
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The Disney Store's existence seems very odd. That they started closing stores way back in the early 2000s and they ended up closing all the mall...
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