Stores We Loved That No Longer Exist

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Published 2024-04-23
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Join us on a nostalgic journey as we explore beloved stores that once graced our streets but are now just memories. From iconic retail giants that defined generations to quirky, niche shops that held a special place in our communities, we'll discover what made these places special and why they disappeared. Whether it's the rise of e-commerce, changing consumer habits, or the tough economic landscape, we dive into the stories behind the closures. Share your memories in the comments below and don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more trips down memory lane!

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All Comments (21)
  • @jeanhansel5805
    I'll never get over losing Woolworth's. I'm kind of surprised it wasn't mentioned here.
  • @getlostwithjustinkris
    What about Montgomery Ward or Woolworths? I'm old enough to have remembered these stores, at least as a kid, but I haven't even heard of 80% of them.
  • @starian2
    Biggest heartbrake for me was when Toys R Us shut down. 😱 It was much better than KB Toys.
  • @romeoslover817
    Walmart killed almost off almost all or local Mom and pop owed stores, resulting in vibrant downtown areas becoming vacant. Shop your local stores folks.
  • @charlenehill2788
    Not only them, but we had books a million, Dalton’s book store and Waldron’s books! Gaylord’s, Barker’s, TG&Y, S.S. Cresage, department stores and 5&dimes! Ohhh, how I miss those days!!!
  • @Colorbrush21
    I miss Blockbuster video. It was so much fun for families to go to Blockbuster Friday night to pick out 5 or 6 movies, popcorn and candy. The foreign movie section was my favorite spot.
  • @sallytedesco2192
    I loved Borders books. I bought hundreds of books over the years. I went to book signings, etc. My husband and I went to several Border stores closing sales several times. We hated to see Borders books go. I still think about it with nostalgia.
  • @M.Campbell
    I truly miss Borders Books. There was one close enough to my workplace that I could visit during my lunch hour. It was a peaceful, pleasant, break from my toxic jobplace. All their employees were super helpful and nice too.
  • @monghuni798
    Zayre...what a flashback! Remember their mid-1970's commercial jingle : "Compare, you can't do better than Zayre".
  • @richane22
    I’ve never heard of most of these stores, but I miss Woolworth’s, Montgomery Wards,Toys R Us, and Auerbach’s.
  • @emmel4fun
    Now we can add the beloved 99cents Only store to this list.
  • @claycassin8437
    LOTS of stores I have never heard of...and I worked in a mall.
  • @mdizzylizzy2u
    I think you need two separate videos for the east and west. I’m 68, grew up in Los Angeles, California, and haven’t heard of most of these stores. Whatever happened to JJ Newbury’s, Woolworth’s, Zody’s, Akron, Pic ‘n’ Save, Montgomery Wards, Robinson’s, I Magnin, Joseph Magnin, Orbachs, Judy’s, Contempo, etc.? âœŒđŸŒ
  • @KentuckyRanger
    If you put the work in, writing the script for the AI bot, why not just read it yourself? Sad...
  • @heidilanier3090
    Why don’t we get our old stores back and get rid of these big box people that can’t live with more and more more money. I hate Walmart. I hate all those big box companies.