R.I.P. Talbots

Mom, I am so sorry about Talbots closing. I actually can't imagine your closet without seeing that label on every coat hanger, hook and shelf. Please know we are all thinking of you during this very difficult time, and let all the wonderful years you and Talbots spent together sustain you. And whatever you do, please do not start shopping for velour sequined twin sets at the Quacker Factory. Or maybe do, it would be kinda hilarious....

Anyway, Holiday Shoppers Beware!! LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of retailers are closing their doors, so don't plan on buying any Gift Certificates from the following:

Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered

Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug,and Catherine’s to close 150 stores nationwide

Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January

Cache will close all stores

Talbots closing down all stores

J. Jill closing all storesGAP closing 85 stores

Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January

Wickes Furniture closing down

Levitz closing down remaining stores

Bombay closing remaining stores

Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.

Whitehall closing all stores

Piercing Pagoda closing all stores

Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.

Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ (New Brunswick)

Macys to close 9 stores after January

Linens and Things closing all stores

Movie Galley Closing all stores

Pacific Sunware closing stores

Pep Boys Closing 33 stores

Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores

JC Penney closing a number of stores after January

Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.

Wilson Leather closing down all stores

Sharper Image closing down all stores

K B Toys closing 356 storesLoews to close down some stores

Dillard’s to close some stores

YIKES! Times is tough, times is tough.....