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Ellman's – acquired by Service Merchandise in 1985 [39] [40] H. J. Wilson Co. – Southern states, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; acquired by Service Merchandise in 1986 [39] [40] K's Merchandise Mart – liquidated in 2006; Luria's – originally L. Luria & Son, was a chain of catalog showroom stores in Florida, from 1961 to 1997.
Service Merchandise was a retail chain of catalog showrooms carrying jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. The company, which first began in 1934 as a five-and-dime store , was in existence for 68 years before ceasing operations in 2002.
The chain operated over 2,000 stores worldwide. Stores included lunch counters and fountain service as well as full department stores. It also operated Jupiter stores which were a smaller-scale version of Kresge's and located in downmarket or declining commercial districts (the equivalent of a "dollar store" division of Kresge's). Jupiter ...
You'd think a chain like Best Buy would be immune to store closures given the number of consumers who prioritize spending on electronics. But Best Buy is making plans to close 10 to 15 stores in 2025.
Big Lots stores for sale: Here's the updated list This list , posted by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, includes more than 600 Big Lots locations where the leases are for sale in 47 states.
Despite the initial success of the off-price format, the mall continued its economic decline. Service Merchandise relocated in 1995 to a new store roughly half a mile away at the Crossings at Hobart shopping center. [5] Burlington Coat Factory then expanded into the former Service Merchandise space.
Alpha Beta. A grocery store chain best known for its little cowboy mascot, Alpha Beta began in 1910 and lasted until about 1995. The store started in California, but eventually expanded throughout ...
Ellman's was a major catalog merchant. [1] It was located in suburban locations of Georgia and North Carolina, mainly Atlanta and Charlotte.Directly competing with Service Merchandise, Ellman's was ultimately bought out by Service Merchandise in 1985 and all stores were converted to Service Merchandise.