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7 Department Store Chains That Went Online and Never Came Back

Not long ago, department stores were the backbone of American shopping—one-stop destinations where you could grab clothes, furniture, cosmetics, and even a slice of pizza at the food court. But as online shopping exploded and foot traffic declined, many iconic chains struggled to stay relevant. Some attempted to pivot by…

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8 Brands Seniors Swear By—But Younger Generations Won’t Touch

Some brands feel like old friends. They’ve been around for decades, and for many seniors, they’re a part of daily life. But walk into a room of younger people, and you’ll see blank stares if you mention some of these names. Why does this happen? Brand loyalty often comes from…

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41 Fascinating ‘Vintage Advertisements’ That Might Not Go Down Well Today (New Pics)

Some of these vintage ads seem goofy and even downright weird in the eyes of modern audiences. Meanwhile, others are simply baffling but give us a glimpse into a bygone era.

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10 Retail Chains No Longer Catering to Middle-Class Shoppers

The American middle class has long been the backbone of retail, shaping trends and driving the success of countless stores. But in recent years, a noticeable shift has taken place. Many retail chains that once thrived by serving middle-class shoppers are now pivoting their strategies, focusing on either luxury buyers…

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40 Hilarious Ads For Technology From The Past That Look Insanely Expensive Now

Looking back at a gadget from decades ago really shows how far humanity has come. A landline answering machine, a 10-megabyte hard drive... It's crazy to think that at one point, now-obsolete technology was not only top-of-the-line but also a bargain.

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Where Europe’s most powerful are taking their yachts this year

Here’s where Europe’s senior executives and C-suite of the Fortune 500 will be vacationing on yachts this summer.

Fortune

8 Major Brands That Are Slowly Dying and Don’t Want You to Know

In the fast-moving world of business, not all giants stand the test of time. Some brands that once felt invincible are now quietly fading into irrelevance, trying to rebrand, pivot, or digitize their way out of decline. Consumers may still see the commercials, the storefronts, or the logos, but behind…

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6 Brands Being Kept Alive by Nostalgia Alone

Nostalgia is a powerful force, especially regarding the brands we grew up with. Whether it’s the cereal you ate as a kid or the sneakers you wore in high school, certain products have a way of sticking around—even when their heyday has long passed. But why do some nostalgia brands…

The Free Financial Advisor

5 Retail Giants That Hid Their Bankruptcy Plans From Employees

Retail bankruptcy is a topic that hits close to home for millions of Americans. Whether you’re a shopper, an investor, or someone who works in the industry, the sudden collapse of a beloved store can be shocking. What’s even more unsettling is when these retail giants keep their bankruptcy plans…

The Free Financial Advisor

“The Food Network couldn’t spend all day mic’ing a guitar amp. Every time I went into the studio, the engineers would say, ‘Don’t bring your amp’”: Meet Tim Rockmore, the TV and session veteran who’s recorded entire tracks with a Fender headphone amp

After recording jingles for Sprite, Sears and Pringles, Rockmore learned how to gain attention in a world where you can never overplay, and where the analog-vs-digital amp argument ended 30 years ago

Guitar World

“Any time I would see one, no matter what the condition was, I would just buy them”: St. Vincent on the retro entry-level guitar that inspired her Ernie Ball Music Man signature model

St. Vincent's now-iconic signature model was inspired by a '60s offset that was sold at Sears

Guitar World

Santa’s Sleigh Has Officially Taken Flight—Track Where He Is In The Sky Right Now

Santa and his group of reindeer are ready to embark on their globe-trotting adventure across the sky, and here's how you can track him. The post Santa’s Sleigh Has Officially Taken Flight—Track Where He Is In The Sky Right Now first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?

The military’s tradition of tracking Santa Claus will carry on even if the U.S. government shuts down

The Independent UK

Buying an Insurance Policy: Three Ways to Do It

You can buy an insurance policy through an insurance agent or broker or on the internet. Which way works best for you?

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Why investors wish every department store was like Dillard’s

It’s almost unknown outside the South, but Dillard’s has thrived where Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Kohl’s have stumbled.

The Independent UK

The reason your favorite holiday catalogs are smaller this year

While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller

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Last Kmart In Mainland U.S. Struggles Amid Changing Retail Landscape

Explore the decline of the last Kmart in the U.S. mainland and its uncertain future amidst changing retail dynamics.

The Independent UK

In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker

The last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored

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This sealed copy of the 1989 Prince of Persia was $5 at Sears and got donated to Goodwill - now it's sold for $2,000 on eBay

A princely sum

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How To Spot Good Value Stocks In A Sea Of Noise

Explore why traditional value investing often falls short and how catalysts can transform undervalued stocks into lucrative investments.

Latin Times

Kmart, Once Bigger Than Walmart, to Close Last Full-Size Store in the US

At the time of the retailer's merger with Sears in 2005, there were about 1,400 locations across the U.S. By 2018, only 191 remained.

The Independent UK

Kmart's blue light fades to black with the shuttering of its last full-scale US store

Attention, Kmart shoppers, the end is near

The Independent UK

End of an era: Last full-size Kmart store in US set to close next month

The big-box budget store chain was once iconic throughout America, but was slowly displaced by competitors such as Walmart

International Business Times

Last Full-Sized Kmart Store In US Is Closing

Kmart enthusiasts will now have to travel to Kendall, Florida, to shop at the last US store.

Fortune

Intel is the latest Fortune 500 giant to test the '4 wrong CEOs' rule

How a string of ill-suited leaders can doom companies to the 5 stages of decline.

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