Longtime retailer closing all stores, customers must use gift cards by next week
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A longtime retailer is closing all of its stores, with customers required to use their gift cards by next week. The number of stores affected is unclear, with reports suggesting it could be nearly 200 or possibly more, as part of a larger trend of store closures in 2026. The closures are reportedly due to a bankruptcy filing, resulting in a significant loss of jobs.
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