Retail Chains that are Now No More

Retail Chains that are Now No More

It is always sad when your favorite retail store announces that they are going out of business. Boston.com compiled a list of a few businesses that have already closed their doors for good. Here are some businesses that made their list:

1) Bradlees 

BradleesA chain department store that operated in primarily in the Northeast. The company closed in 2001.

 

2) Filene’s

filenes Filene’s headquarters was in Boston but it was rebranded as Macy’s in 2005.

 

3) Borders

bordersThe Ann Arbor, Michigan-based bookstore chain liquidated its remaining 399 stores after 40 years of business in 2011.

 

4) SYMS 

SYMSThis retail chain specialized in men’s suits and had over 50 stores. They closed their doors in 2011.

5) Circuit City 

circuit_city_0306This electronics retailer closed its brick and mortar stores in 2009, it was the second largest electronics retailer in the United States.

For more retail chains that have gone out of business visit boston.com.

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