Comments on: Open Thread Update: Whatever Happened To….? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/ Aging With Attitude Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:40:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Judith Karo https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525769 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:29:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525769 In reply to Kay Erl.

Bombay and Pier One were always fun t shop in, even if I didn’t buy anything.
Hopefully others did. Lord and Taylor for “nice” things without breaking the bank.

]]> By: Lilly https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525760 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:31:23 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525760 In reply to Theresa.

I miss Waldenbooks, B.Dalton, Borders, Jordan Marsh, Lord & Taylor, J Byrons, Burdines, Oshmans, Sports Authority, Bed Bath and Beyond, Sears, Kmart, Payless Shoesource, Fayva (shoes), Woolworth, Specs and all the record stores, Blockbuster, the JCPenney catalog.

]]> By: P.M. Bellace https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525726 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:34:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525726 In reply to Carla Gudger.

Grew up in Philadelphia. The Christmas decorations in the John Wanamaker’s flagship store in center city were wonderful! Strawbridge & Clothier a few blocks away was also wonderful (One of the stores — Wanamaker’s I think– had a monorail that ran around the ceiling in the huge toy floor. Children only. Wonderful memories.

]]> By: Rose Marie Wilson https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525725 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:30:08 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525725 In reply to Barb.

Yes, we have similar experiences! I passed by Tower Records at Lincoln Center once, but didn’t have time to go in. Trips from the suburbs to NYC were rare, but I remember walking along 5th Ave with a friend, in the 1980s, stopping at all the Christmas windows. Some of the best were at Altman’s, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, and Saks Fifth Ave. Those were terrific times!

]]> By: Larry Brown https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525722 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:24:22 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525722 In reply to karen ford.

I definitely miss Borders.

]]> By: Larry Brown https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525721 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:23:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525721 I really miss Sam Ash Music. They recently shut their doors for good. And even though I didn’t go there much, it was my favorite music store. I bought my first electric guitar from them.

]]> By: gretchen vanmatre https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525064 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:05:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525064 K-mart for $10/15 nice shoes; JC Penny too for sheet set
sales. Yes, Bed, Bath small appliances. Modell for winter
wear and exercise stuff. Is TG&Y still in South?
NYC local favorites were Webbers and OddLot for amazing
odd stuff. You walked in and found something you never
knew you needed but waited all your life for.

]]> By: Carla Gudger https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525050 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:18:55 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525050 Woodward & Lothrop (Woodies) 11th & F Sts. N.W. D.C. The lovely Christmas
decorations in the windows, High’s Dairy , Blockbuster, McCrory’s, Hahn’s shoes, Lerner’s, Baker’s shoes Sooo many!

]]> By: Barb https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525049 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:12:07 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525049 In reply to Rose Marie Wilson.

I concur on all of these. Two things I miss were particular to NYC. First, the Tower Records at Lincoln Center. Went to NYCBallet or NYCOpera on Friday nights and then went to Tower to investigate the music we had just seen/heard. Second, the Christmas Season in NYC. It dd not start until Macy’ s had the parade. The next day shoppers crowded a ten different department stores to see the decorations, from Bergdorf and Lord & Taylor, to Gimbel’s and Macy’s, to Orbach’s and Klein. Retail was fun!

]]> By: Elizabeth https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-525004 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:48:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-525004 So many iconic stores listed here. Marshall Fields, Lord & Taylor, Borders, Sears. I took my kids to Sears for photos, got their winter coats and Christmas dresses there. I shopped for my school dance dresses and Lord & Taylor. I miss Linens N Things! I loved their store brand items and just hunting for new finds.

]]> By: Jim reicker https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524950 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:40:20 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524950 Prell (I think) shampoo

Graham crackers

]]> By: Linda https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524947 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:56:18 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524947 From the midwest I miss, Venture, Zayre, Builders Square, Montgomery Wards, Carson Pirie Scott, KMart, Marshall Fields, National Food Store, A&P, and Sears and Roebuck.

]]> By: Kay Erl https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524945 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:31:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524945 Bombay, Pier One, Lord & Taylor.

]]> By: Renee https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524923 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:18:18 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524923 In reply to Carol P.

I miss Bed Bath and Beyond. It was my go to store for gifts.

]]> By: jane chirurg https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524914 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:21:43 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524914 Bombay, Pier 1, yes Radio Shack. lots of small businesses that didn’t make it thru Covid.

]]> By: karen ford https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524784 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:01:28 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524784 i miss borders, b. dalton and waldenbooks. also woolworths and sears.

]]> By: Theresa https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524772 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:51:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524772 In reply to L. Brown.

Sam Ash is alive and well in San Diego, California as well as online.

]]> By: Jeanne Chaikin https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524767 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:28:13 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524767 The next one to go will be Weight Watchers. Their business model has shifted to weight loss drugs. They have closed their storefront locations. I understand that they are having financial touble and are experiencing layoffs.

]]> By: Karen Golden https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524764 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:05:10 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524764 Worked at F W Woolworth when I was in high school.
Walmart today is the FW Woolworth of yesterday.

]]> By: Virge https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524744 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:55:56 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524744 In reply to 53Classic.

OMG I biked to the Woolworth in the mall in Center Moriches every weekend in summer. The counter girls were all so nice – I think they felt bad I didn’t get the penny one; the last weekend in August one gal was very particular about which balloon they picked…and I finally got my penny banana split. thanks for the memory.

]]> By: T.M. https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524741 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:41:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524741 I just saw a Radio Shack still open in Summerville, SC. I was shocked.

]]> By: 53Classic https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524697 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:50:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524697 Our Radio Shack was Great and one very knowledgeable guy who worked there. That’s my biggest “miss”!!!
Woolworth’s where I rode my bike to pop a balloon & pay that amount for a banana split.
My family’s pawn shop most of all

]]> By: Carol P https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524677 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:16:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524677 Borders Books and Bed Bath and Beyond

]]> By: DORIS SINGLETON https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524672 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:48:22 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524672 I miss Woolworth & McCory’s.

]]> By: L. Brown https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524670 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:22:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524670 They just closed this year, but I really miss Sam Ash Music.

]]> By: Dawn Schutt https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524669 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:15:06 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524669 I miss bed, bath and beyond .
The cleanliness of the store was appealing and the quality of the products was excellent. Also, the treatment of shoppers was good . No trouble with returns.

]]> By: Rose Marie Wilson https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524668 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:09:51 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524668 I too miss Woolworth’s, Radio Shack, Tower Records & Bordens, plus Abraham & Straus, Sears Roebuck, W.T. Grant, Linens & Things, Flying A (gas stations), Waldenbooks, B. Dalton, National Shoes, Modell’s, Genovese Drug Stores, A&P, Flower Time, A.C. Moore, Pier 1, Leewards, Pergament, F.A.O. Schwartz, Rickel Home Centers, Lechters Housewares, Sunshine cookies & crackers, Hoffmann’s sodas, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Mason Mints, Pet milk, RCA Victor, S&H Stamps, Rheingold beer & Miss Rheingold contests

]]> By: Nancy S https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524667 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:51:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524667 I have so many memories of riding in the very back of a station wagon. I know there are bigger cars such as mini vans and SUVs that are way more comfortable for riding in than my old Pinto wagon was, but I had so much fun and so many adventures.

Shopping online is very efficient but at Christmas time I really miss the huge Sears catalog for dreaming on the floor.

]]> By: Linda Inness https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524666 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:51:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524666 I’m from New England (CT) originally, now living in TN. I miss a lot of iconic brands I grew up with: Royal Lunch milk crackers, Cain’s Sandwich spread and Tartar Sauce, Borden’s dairy, Caldor’s, Ame’s, Bradlee’s, A&P, Durgin-Park, Howard Johnson’s, Lord & Taylors; Ponderosa, Bob’s Big Boy, Read’s, Woolworth’s, Kresge’s, Grant’s – and the Great Danbury State Fair!

]]> By: Gail https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524665 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:49:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524665 Hechts
Woodies
Raleigh’s
Garfinkels

A bunch of stores in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area that I used to love
Scared to think about what’s next

]]> By: Gene https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524663 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:41:05 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524663 I thought I was the only one who miss the stores of yesterday…I now on line shop for most things…In the apple it is too dangerous to be shopping with the increase in crime on the rise..the enjoyment and sense of wholeness you experienced when you would stop at Woolworth for a quick bite or Horn and Hardart for soda are gone..Hearns use to fulfill many dreams when Lord and Taylor’s, Macy’s and Bloomingdale was beyond your reach…yes the stores of yesterday are gone but the memories are here

]]> By: Paul F https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524662 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:35:57 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524662 I miss Heathkit. I built their amps & test equipment throughout college for people
to implement my income.

]]> By: Cath https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524658 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:24:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524658 I miss Sweetheart soap – it was available at least through the early 1970’s.

]]> By: Chartles Moore https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524657 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:22:57 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524657 Sears and Monkey Wards were a big loss, not to mention all the iconic car brands that have bit the dust in recent years: Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Studebaker, Hudson, among them.

]]> By: Dorrie https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524656 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:15:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524656 When I went to Minneapolis to see a show, I made a point to stop at The Mall of America. They have a Toys r Us! I took a pic of someone dressed like Geoffry out front of the store. I’m also lucky to live just under three hours away from the last Blockbuster store ever! It’s in Bend, OR. :-)

]]> By: Susan Harris https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-whatever-happened-to/#comment-524655 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:10:50 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=177553#comment-524655 Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Could find everything I needed for the house.

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