> > It seems there are lots of stores that are closing due to
> > the
> >
> > "recession" and the fact that people are not
> > shopping. If you
> > have any
> >
> > "gift cards" from these stores, make sure you
> > use them, or you
> > will lose
> >
> > them !
> >
> > Watch those store money cards and gift cards.. and credit
> > slips!
> >
> >
> > Stores that informed the Security Exchange of closing
> > plans
> > between
> >
> > October 2008 and January 2009.
> >
> > PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
> >
> > Circuit City stores... most recent (? how many)
> >
> > Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
> >
> > Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close
> > 150 stores
> > nationwide
> >
> > Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after
> > January
> >
> > Cache will close all stores
> >
> > Talbots closing down all stores
> >
> > J. Jill closing all stores
> >
> > GAP closing 85 stores
> >
> > Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
> >
> >
> > Wickes Furniture closing down
> >
> > Levitz closing down remaining stores
> >
> > Bombay closing remaining stores
> >
> > Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.
> >
> > Whitehall closing all stores
> >
> > Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
> >
> > Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after
> > January.
> >
> > Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ ( New Brunswick )
> >
> > Macys to close 9 stores after January
> >
> > Linens and Things closing all stores
> >
> > Movie Galley Closing all stores
> >
> > Pacific Sunware closing stores
> >
> > Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
> >
> > Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
> >
> > JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
> >
> > Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
> >
> > Wilson Leather closing down all stores
> >
> > Sharper Image closing down all stores
> >
> > K B Toys closing 356 stores
> >
> > Loews to close down some stores
> >
> > Dillard's to close some stores.

Dancer9

Wow that's quite the list. We have a Dillard's outlet store. I think it's the only one in the country. Some great bargains on out of season clothing. Thanks Dancer. BTW we have to talk. I'm doing a makeup overhaul.

Hi Chick,
Ready when you are for the make up over haul! Just post what you want to change and accomplish in the fashion forum and I'll keep my eye open for it!

Best,
Dancer

This is a good reminder not to give gift certificates to stores this Christmas...they may not be around to honor them!

Ok I'll post there when I'm ready. Thanks.

dancer, thanks for posting this. I didn't know about Talbots or J Jill. Wow, how sad for all those employees.

Right around the corner from me, one center is closing down. All three stores have either gone out or are going out of business - Comp USA, Linen and Things, and Tweeter. It's pathetic.

I had no idea about Talbots & J Jill either. I've not seen any great sales for the above stores either. The local LNT is closing, yet the sales are so-so.

I will give gift cards to restaurants or Wal-Mart. Wonder if I should buy stock @ Wally World, too?!

There's a local furniture store going out of business, but I think they marked their stuff up to show a markdown. No lie. Their prices are still way too high. Then, as we were leaving, they told us to come back on the weekend because they were getting in more furniture. What?

Good Morning America did a story this morning about using gift certificates NOW at certain stores. I purchased a KMART gift certificate for a relative, because they had already went through their financial crisis (no one bailed them out,) they restructured, and are now doing okay at the moment.