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Forever 21's US retail operations on the verge of bankruptcy

Last post by SamSpade « Yesterday, 9:49 am
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by c95xrk » February 6th, 2025, 5:10 pm
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Forever 21, the ever-embattled fast-fashion brand, appears to be on the cusp of placing its US retail operations into bankruptcy. Forever 21 was left...
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Big Lots Reopenings by Roses

Last post by wnetmacman « March 11th, 2025, 2:56 pm
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by storewanderer » March 8th, 2025, 11:51 pm

They are moving pretty fast. Will open a small group of stores next month. Some are not yet closed by the old Big Lots.

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March 11th, 2025, 2:56 pm
Redbox Machines Replaced By Pokémon Vending Machines

Last post by storewanderer « March 9th, 2025, 11:46 pm
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by Alpha8472 » February 15th, 2025, 2:10 am
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Safeway and other supermarkets have replaced Redbox machines with Pokémon Vending Machines. They are huge bright computer screen machines topped by a...
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March 9th, 2025, 11:46 pm
Joann Fabrics files for bankruptcy, again; Gordon Brothers is stalking horse bidder

Last post by BillyGr « March 9th, 2025, 3:17 pm
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March 9th, 2025, 3:17 pm
Office Depot OfficeMax Reducing Hours

Last post by HCal « March 8th, 2025, 8:54 pm
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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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March 8th, 2025, 8:54 pm
Dollar General Store Numbering Scheme

Last post by storewanderer « March 4th, 2025, 12:50 am

by storewanderer » March 4th, 2025, 12:50 am

Does anyone know how Dollar General numbers their stores?

For instance store 17878 got its liquor license in March 2018. I am thinking the 17...

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March 4th, 2025, 12:50 am
"Farm & fleet" stores

Last post by bayford « March 1st, 2025, 12:39 am
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by pseudo3d » April 11th, 2023, 10:45 pm

I was unaware of the existence of two large chains in the Midwest (large as in the size of their stores), Fleet Farm (formerly Mills Fleet Farm) and...

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March 1st, 2025, 12:39 am
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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February 24th, 2025, 9:46 am
One In Five Americans Is Doom Spending

Last post by storewanderer « February 23rd, 2025, 8:35 am
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by Alpha8472 » February 22nd, 2025, 7:30 am

One in 5 Americans is doom spending. This is purchasing items excessively or impulsively in response to fears or anxiety about future events.

The...

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February 23rd, 2025, 8:35 am
T-Mobile Stores Forcing Employees To Use App

Last post by grocerywatcher « February 19th, 2025, 4:56 pm
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by Alpha8472 » February 19th, 2025, 11:34 am

T-Mobile is forcing employees in stores to do all business on the customer's app on their phones.

The employees used to be so helpful and friendly.

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February 19th, 2025, 4:56 pm
Clothes at Lowes

Last post by storewanderer « February 15th, 2025, 9:01 pm
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by storewanderer » December 23rd, 2023, 1:47 am
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Are clothes at Lowes now a thing? I saw basically two racks of some generic shirts and possibly some kind of Wrangler products. This was on/around...
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February 15th, 2025, 9:01 pm
Kirkland's Will Open Bed Bath & Beyond Stores

Last post by ClownLoach « February 9th, 2025, 9:32 am
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by Alpha8472 » February 6th, 2025, 1:30 pm

Kirkland's the home decor and furnishings retailer will open up Bed Bath and Beyond stores. This signals the return of BBB to brick and mortar...

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February 9th, 2025, 9:32 am
Liberated Brands Closing All Stores Including Quicksilver

Last post by Alpha8472 « February 7th, 2025, 9:27 pm

by Alpha8472 » February 7th, 2025, 9:27 pm

Limited Brands is closing all of its US stores.

Gordon Brothers has begun closing sales at all 122 Quiksilver, Roxy, Honolua Surf, RVCA, Beachworks,...

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February 7th, 2025, 9:27 pm
Big Lots circling the drain: More closures, bankruptcy looms

Last post by storewanderer « February 6th, 2025, 12:57 am
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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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February 6th, 2025, 12:57 am
The Owner of Bed Bath & Beyond To Buy BuyBuy Baby

Last post by Alpha8472 « February 4th, 2025, 11:59 am

by Alpha8472 » February 4th, 2025, 11:59 am

Beyond, Inc. is buying BuyBuy Baby.

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February 4th, 2025, 11:59 am
Costco Grant's Pay Raise To Non-Union Employees But Not Union Employees

Last post by veteran+ « February 3rd, 2025, 9:16 am
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by Alpha8472 » January 31st, 2025, 10:49 am
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Costco gives pay raise to non-union employees, but not union employees.
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February 3rd, 2025, 9:16 am
Major Changes At Costco

Last post by BillyGr « January 29th, 2025, 8:02 am
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by Alpha8472 » January 23rd, 2025, 1:24 pm
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In February, Costco is stopping book sales, switching to Coke for Food Court soda fountains, getting rid of coffee grinders, and bracing for a...
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January 29th, 2025, 8:02 am
REI Co-op Shutters Its Experiences Business After Nearly 40 Years, Lays Off 428 Employees

Last post by BillyGr « January 26th, 2025, 11:13 am
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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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January 26th, 2025, 11:13 am
Barnes and Noble new stores

Last post by ClownLoach « January 19th, 2025, 8:18 pm
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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
Rumor: Costco food courts switching back to Coca-Cola products

Last post by BillyGr « January 13th, 2025, 12:54 pm
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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

Last post by ClownLoach « January 6th, 2025, 8:17 am
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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

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