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North Branford, CT
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North Branford-Based Pet, Garden Retailer Closing After 40 Years: 'We'll Miss Every Tail Wag' North Branford-Based Pet, Garden Retailer Closing After 40 Years: 'We'll Miss Every Tail Wag' North Branford-Based Pet, Garden Retailer Closing After 40 Years: 'We'll Miss Every Tail Wag'
North Branford-Based Pet, Garden Retailer Closing After 40 Years: 'We'll Miss Every Tail Wag' A popular retailer of pet and garden supplies in southern New England is shutting down after four decades. Smithland Pet & Garden Center will close all 13 of its stores in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the company said in a news release on Monday, May 5. Originally launching in 1985, Smithland was previously known as myAgway, as well as Dave's Soda and Pet City. The chain offering pet supplies, gardening goods, wild bird seed, and backyard furniture will begin storewide sales on Tuesday, May 6. "This is not a goodbye without deep gratitude," Smithfield said. "Our love f…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction
Joann Going Out of Business After 80+ Years, Closing All Stores Following Bankruptcy Auction Joann will shut down all of its 800 locations, ending more than 80 years of selling fabrics and craft supplies. Joann announced the winning bidders at a bankruptcy auction plan to begin going-out-of-business sales at every store, the company said. At its height, the crafts chain had about 850 stores in every state but Hawaii. Financial services company GA Group, in partnership with the prepetition term loan agent, acquired Joann's assets at the auction. "Joann leadership, our board, advisors and legal partners made every possible effort to pursue a more favorable outcome that wou…

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by Chris Spiker
Worcester, MA
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Rotmans Furniture Store, Fixture Of Worcester, Going Out Of Business Rotmans Furniture Store, Fixture Of Worcester, Going Out Of Business Rotmans Furniture Store, Fixture Of Worcester, Going Out Of Business
Rotmans Furniture Store, Fixture Of Worcester, Going Out Of Business Rotmans Furniture, Mattress & Accessory store, the 200,000-square-foot home goods emporium in Worcester that first opened in 1956, is going out of business. The self-proclaimed "largest furniture and flooring store in New England" will have a liquidation sale on Friday, Oct. 14, to sell off the remainder of the store's stock.  “We’ve had the honor of serving countless families in this region for over 60 years," CEO Steve Rotman said in a statement, per CBS News. "I’m proud of earning their loyalty based on providing the best products, service, and value overall, which continues until th…

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by Josh Lanier
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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Popular Sussex County Coffee Shop Permanently Shutters Popular Sussex County Coffee Shop Permanently Shutters Popular Sussex County Coffee Shop Permanently Shutters
Popular Sussex County Coffee Shop Permanently Shutters A popular coffee shop in the heart of Sussex County has permanently closed its doors after five years in business. Millside Cafe on Morris Farm Road in Lafayette made the announcement Sunday on its Facebook page. “Millside Cafe is sad to announce that we are permanently closed,” reads the post. “We would like to thank all of our customers for their loyalty and making the last five years so enjoyable.” A Facebook post from Oct. 7 originally stated that the business’ last day open would be Dec. 24 and cited “irreconcilable differences” with the landlord. It’s not exactly clear why the cafe’…

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by Valerie Musson
Torrington, CT
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Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores, Going Out Of Business Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores, Going Out Of Business Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores, Going Out Of Business
Pier 1 Imports Closing All Stores, Going Out Of Business Pier 1 imports is going out of business and closing all stores including e-commerce operations, the company said in a statement. The company announced plans to run liquidation sales through the end of October once stores can reopen in compliance with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, officials said in a statement. Intellectual property will also be sold in the bankruptcy, officials said. “This is not the outcome we hoped for when we began this process, and we are deeply saddened to move forward with winding down Pier 1,” said Robert Riesbeck, Pier 1’s Chief Executive Officer and C…

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by Valerie Musson
Paterson, NJ
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REPORT: Kmart Shutters Wayne Store REPORT: Kmart Shutters Wayne Store REPORT: Kmart Shutters Wayne Store
Report: Kmart Shutters Wayne Store The Kmart in Wayne is among the four latest locations to shutter, according to a recent report. The Hamburg Turnpike store, along with the Trenton, Wall and Somers Point locations, will have liquidation sales in mid-September, Kmart/Sears spokesman Larry Costello said. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice has not been filed by the company with the state.  Sears Holdings, a Kmart parent company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has been closing several stores across the U.S. -- more locally in Elmwood Park, Willowbrook Mall, Paramus Park and more. Click here f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Scarsdale, NY
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Payless Going Out Of Business, With Eight Westchester Stores Among Closures Payless Going Out Of Business, With Eight Westchester Stores Among Closures Payless Going Out Of Business, With Eight Westchester Stores Among Closures
Payless Going Out Of Business, With Eight Westchester Stores Among Closures Another iconic retailer is going out of business. Payless ShoeSource will be closing all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The chain had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two years ago, closing hundreds of stores as part of its reorganization. Liquidation sales start Sunday, Feb. 17 with all stores staying open until the end of March with many others remaining in business until May. Store closures in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County are as follows: Hudson Valley Westchester County Burlington Shopping Center, Yonkers Cortlan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Paramus, NJ
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VIDEO TOUR: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us VIDEO TOUR: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us VIDEO TOUR: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us
Video Tour: Here's What's Left At Paramus Toys 'R' Us Everything must go at Toys "R" Us locations in Paramus and Wayne -- even beloved mascot Geoffrey. The liquidation sale includes laptops, cafeteria equipment, fitness centers, designer furniture, artwork and more are marked down by more than 60 percent. The main sale is held at the Wayne Toys "R" Us headquarters located at 859 Berdan Ave., open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store is open every day until everything is gone. Furniture chain Raymour & Flanigan will be taking over the lease of the Route 4 location after winnin…

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by Cecilia Levine