[Sophia M.]

General Discussion Thread 08.14.2025​

Hey, GrayViners!

Some stores just had that magic—whether it was the smell when you walked in, the treats you saved up for, or the friendly cashier who always remembered your name. But over time, a few of those favorites disappeared, leaving nothing but memories (and maybe a few keepsakes in the attic).

So… which store or brand do you still miss, even years after it closed? Was it your go-to for school shopping, a weekend hangout, or the place you found that one item you’ve never replaced?

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Share your stories—I’m ready for the most nostalgic ones! Bonus points for the little details (what you bought there, who you went with, or the feeling you still remember walking through the door).

May your memories be as timeless as that old store sign,
Sophia

 

[GranNanaPlus11]

I miss Sears. I loved Sears and when my kids were little, we use to shop there all the time. And, when Santa time came, take them to see Santa. I loved shopping in their clearance room they had on third floor. My parents bought there first washer from Sears and I'm 79. So that was a long time ago.

 

[tennis]

I miss Lazuras. it was huge, you could find great bargins and it was beautiful at Christmas

 

[Arkie98]

I miss J C Penny. Always had a Jr size Department. Worked great for us short people.

 

[Cochy]

Woolworth's

 

[NIBOR0]

Benjamin Franklins

 

[GVKarianne2145]

Kmart, you could find everything you needed from clothes to appliances!

 

[cathylee0627]

I miss Shopko!

 

[slaughjl]

Younkers

 

[Cbmassey]

I miss Montgomery Wards and Sears. I have good memories of marking all the things I wanted for Christmas from my parents from the Christmas catalog.

 

[Gayle B.]

I miss several stores. I miss Montgomery Ward and Sears. Me and my brothers studied every page of the Christmas catalogs. I miss shopping at Woolworths and enjoying a burger fries and a chocolate milkshake at their counter. Yummy! As weird as it is, I miss the gag store Spencers. I could get lost in there for a couple of hours. Then again I’m easily amused!

 

[Rozaay912]

Filenes Basement.

 

[jtsisk62]

I miss Tuesday Morning! It was a fun store to browse in because I never knew when I would find a fun treasure. I used to do all my kid Christmas shopping there. I think it's on-line now, but it's just not the same as browsing in the store for stuff!

 

[Gibb]

I used to take my kids to Hills when they were younger. Hills made school shopping fairly easy. Now I shop for grandkids and they want to get shoes at Dicks or the Academy. My grandson asked for $ 150. 00 new sneakers. I said I couldn't afford that .( I buy for 2 boys )
He found a pair on sale for $ 55, much better.