https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:45:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318186 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:18:39 +0000 Lisa 318186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is true, it is sad to see any store close. But I am always extra sad when it is a local store (ie a non chain store). A bit like crushing the American dream in my head. But times are changing and change can sometimes be uncomfortable. I remember when going to the mall was a real outing, and there was only one around. Then they kept popping up and shopping got easier, and closer in driving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318159 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:42:02 +0000 Janet 318159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The one near me that bummed me out the most was a small boutique called Paradigm, in Annapolis. They had a good selection of fairly trendy items at reasonable prices, which is sometimes a challenge in this conservative town. I almost always walked out of there with a purchase.</p> <p>As for a national retailer, I miss the Martin &amp; Osa that closed a few months ago. I got some great basics there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318116 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:50:03 +0000 thimblelina 318116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's interesting that you guys are seeing this with the larger chains, which I believe is being underreported. This is a brutal economy. The reason we are not seeing soup lines is because jpmorganchasewhatever is issuing food stamps in debit card form to record numbers of people (and making a tidy profit!). Most national chains leveraged up for growth and are just living debt payment to debt payment. Rising commodity costs could easily crush anyone of them at any time. I follow Harry &amp; David because my small side business is located in southern Oregon. As far as I can tell they are just circling the drain. They defaulted on a key debt service march 1, they're being sued for non payment and breach of contract by their subcontracted call center, in dec they had to admit they were under capital requirements, and it sounds as if they haven't properly paid out a bunch of execs they let go last year. Sad too because it was a solid regional company that got bought by a hedge fund and stuffed to the gills with debt. The hedgies bonus themselves out first and the company is left staggering with the debt load. This is all far from over, as far as I can see. Sad for the local economies everywhere. Enjoy thrifting with cash and starve the beast! We need to take back our local economies. Just my 2 cents... L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318045 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:47:26 +0000 Nadya 318045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK: I was at my local mall today and the Talbot's had turned into a Victoria's Secret! There's a Talbot's at the next nearest mall, but they recently downsized. We did just get an H&amp;M but that place kind of freaks me out. I'm not their target audience, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318027 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:54:05 +0000 Debora 318027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, I know exactly the one you are talking about. I worry about that one, too. It's too bad because there are some great stores there that we can't find at the other one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318019 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:45:24 +0000 Beth 318019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed this as well. Our area had two very nice open-air malls open in 2003. One seems to be holding its own, but I worry about the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-318017 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:43:25 +0000 Debora 318017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed this, also. Such a sad state of affairs, not to mention all the jobs lost. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-317998 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:18:21 +0000 Jonesy 317998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I live in a very economically depressed state, and I see stores closing all the time. At the mall near me, we have lost our Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer, and Gap, all within the last few years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-317971 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:46:53 +0000 Lisa 317971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suppose I've gotten spoiled, living 20min or less from 3 malls, there's bound to be some vacancies. I've noticed a store here or there, but this is the first time I've noticed so many stores at one time. I wonder if one of the malls will go out of business at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-317969 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:42:52 +0000 MsMary 317969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I was going to go to Victoria's Secret on Friday night after dinner, but it was GONE! And then when I went to the mall the next day, VS was there but my beloved Talbots was gone! Yikes!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-317959 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:29:29 +0000 chewyspaghetti 317959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the economy- I have been noticing it for the last two years. My local mall (and this is the only indoor shopping mall for an hour's drive in any direction) has had an empty anchor store for 2 years now. It's crazy! We were supposed to get an Old Navy and a Macy's, and they were going to build a second story on the mall, but now stores are just sitting empty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/missing-stores#post-317957 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:27:08 +0000 Lisa 317957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>Maybe it's just me, but has anyone else noticed stores are disappearing?</p> <p>I recently went to a mall to return an item at The Limited, but it was gone. Tried to stop at Harry and David for a gift, they were gone. Another day, another mall, stop at Charlie Browns, nope they are gone. Look for new shoes at Clarks, nope they were gone too. </p> <p>Lots of reshuffling in the stores I guess. </p>