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Kmart store to close, leaving only 3 left in the U.S.

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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 03: Customers take the opportunity to shop at KMart on November 03, 2021 in Hamilton, New Zealand. COVID-19 restrictions have eased slightly for people Waikato as the region moves to Alert Level 3, Step 2. As of 11:59pm on Tuesday, under Alert Level 3, Step 2 settings outdoor gatherings can increase to 25 and public facilities, such as libraries and museums, along with retail can open with mask-wearing, contact tracing and physical distancing. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Soon there will only be 3 Kmart stores left in the United States. The Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, 15 miles south of New York City is the latest one set to close. It will close on Sunday.  There used to be over 2000 Kmart stores in the country but now with giants like Target and Walmart dominating, it’s been very tough to sustain.  For now, Kmart stores in the continental U.S., continue to operate in Westwood, New Jersey; Bridgehampton, on New York’s Long Island; and Miami, Florida.  Founded in 1962, Kmart has had a steady decline in sales over the years. In the spirit of our favorite stores that once were, let’s revisit some of our favorite stores that no longer exist.

Big name stores we've lost in the past decade

  • Lord & Taylor

    Lord & Taylor, the nation’s oldest department store, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2020
    https://lordandtaylor.com/

  • New York & Co.

    They filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and the company has shut down all of its nearly 380 stores.

    Women's Clothes: Dresses, Pants, Jeans, Tops & Jackets | NY&Co

    Shop women's clothing at New York & Company and see a wide selection of dresses, pants, jeans, tops, and jackets. Find the perfect outfit for every event, from special occasions to work and casual outings.

  • Pier 1 Imports

    Pier 1 declared bankruptcy a year ago and later decided to close all stores and liquidate. 

     

    Pier 1: Home Decor, Indoor & Patio Furniture

    Shop Pier 1 to outfit your home with inspiring home decoration, rugs, furniture, dining room sets, Papasan chairs, outdoor living, indoor styling, accessories, seasons, holidays, birthdays and loads of stylish new products everyday.

  • Modell's Sporting Goods

    After more than 130 years in business, Modell’s Sporting Goods filed for Chapter 11 early last year.

    Sports & Activities

    Find sports & exercise equipment for every game & every workout at Modell's. Shop our selection of gear, apparel & footwear from today's top brands.

  • A.C. Moore

    Its parent company decided to close back in 2019. Major competitor Michaels took over and rebranded about 40 of the locations.

    Welcome Ac Moore | Michaels

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  • Brookstone

    Deciding to close its mall stores in 2019, you can still find some Brookstones in airports and online

    Massage, Personal Care & Home Essentials

    Your one-stop destination for the very best new products in massage & personal care, home, travel, gifts, and more.

  • Payless ShoeSource

    They filed for bankruptcy in 2019 and would close its 2500 US locations.  The company maintains an online business and stores in other countries. 

    https://www.payless.com/women-shoes?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxtSSBhDYARIsAEn0thS2eJL1F5QxWzc6QAEUQ3KHUR7dF7ACxnHbHA_KPPpCZo6XUq2d9kkaAqR-EALw_wcB

  • Toys R Us

    Debt and competition forced the toy giant to close all of its stores in 2018.

    Toys "R" Us - Wikipedia

    Toys "R" Us is an American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer owned by Tru Kids (doing business as Tru Kids Brands) and various others. The company was founded in 1948; its first store was built in April 1948, with its headquarters located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area.

     

  • Bebe

    At its peak there were over 370 Bebe stores nationwide. In 2017 all of its stores would close.

    Women's Fashion: Chic & Contemporary Clothing | bebe

    Shop bebe's selection of fashion clothing and trendy clothes for women for every occasion. Order the hottest styles and latest women's fashion from bebe, including stylish dresses, trendy jumpsuits, cute tops and more!

  • Wet Seal

    It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2015 and abruptly closed all its stores in 2017.

    They now exist as an online retailer

    Wet Seal - Wikipedia

    was an American fast fashion retailer, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The retailer specialized in selling clothing and accessories. The company was founded in Newport Beach, California, by Lorne Huycke in 1962 as "Lorne's". The "Wet Seal" name is derived from a comment Huycke's wife made during a fashion show that a model wearing a bathing suit looked like a "wet seal."

  • The Limited

    There used to be one in every mall.  They went bankrupt at the beginning of 2017 and closed all of its roughly 250 stores.

    THE LIMITED®: Shop Exclusive THE LIMITED® Clothing | belk

    Find THE LIMITED clothing exclusively at Belk. Shop stylish pieces for the office or everyday and complete your outfit with THE LIMITED shoes and handbags.

A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.

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