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Ames
Anything about Ames.

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Topics: 226

Last post: June 20, 2024, 10:56:05 AM Anniversary Day by TheFugitive

Business
Got some unfinished business with corporate?  Or got some ideas on why they really went under?  Post them here.

Posts: 136
Topics: 11

Last post: February 07, 2023, 06:38:19 AM Re: Ames Corporate Offic... by patk

Stores
Got pictures, news, info on your local Ames?  Have something you want added to the store locator?  Share it here!

Posts: 1,158
Topics: 186

Last post: July 16, 2024, 11:44:18 AM Re: Bethel Park Ames by TheFugitive

Back in the day
Got some stories or want to reminice your past experience with Ames? Do it here.

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Topics: 26

Last post: July 29, 2024, 11:32:26 AM Re: Inventory: RGIS or W... by TheFugitive

Retail News

Stores Shutting Down This Year....2024
News and updates about struggling stores or store closings.

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Topics: 551

Last post: November 14, 2024, 01:54:27 PM Advance Auto Parts to ex... by TheFugitive

Miscellaneous Retail Stuff
Retail news and other stuff that doesn't fit in other categories.

Posts: 463
Topics: 129

Last post: October 15, 2024, 08:13:01 AM Re: 7-eleven to close 44... by TheFugitive

Defunct Retail

Defunct Department Stores
Bradlees, Caldor, Filene's, Strawbridge's, Zayre, Zellers, Rich's, Montgomery Wards, etc

Posts: 7,897
Topics: 211

Last post: September 24, 2024, 08:34:56 AM A sad day, Kmart closes ... by TheFugitive

Defunct Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
A&P/Waldbaum's/Pathmark, Grand Union, Genuardi's, Finast/Edward's, etc

Posts: 2,048
Topics: 25

Last post: October 03, 2022, 10:15:03 PM Re: Finast/First Nationa... by Everything Community

Other Defunct Retail
Book stores, Home Decor Stores, Electronic Stores, Home Centers, etc

Posts: 5,063
Topics: 171

Last post: January 12, 2024, 11:51:14 AM Re: Radio Shack by TheFugitive

Closed Chain Misc.
Store fonts, commercials, wiki pages, and all other stuff goes here.

Posts: 1,052
Topics: 90

Last post: November 28, 2023, 04:13:30 PM Re: Retail Stores in TV ... by TheFugitive

Current Retail

Department Stores
Macy's, JCPenney, Sears/KMART, Boscov's, Dillard's, Kohl's, Walmart, Target, etc.

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Topics: 50

Last post: November 20, 2024, 10:22:06 AM Re: Iowa based Von Mauer... by TheFugitive

Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
ACME/Albertson's/Shaws, Price Chopper/Market 32, ShopRite, Stop & Shop/Giant, etc.

Posts: 7,010
Topics: 202

Last post: October 15, 2024, 01:53:49 PM Re: Giant Eagle by TheFugitive

Other Current Retail

Hardware stores / Home Centers
Discuss the hardware stores and Home Centers chains here!

Posts: 283
Topics: 13

Last post: October 15, 2024, 02:22:47 PM True Value files for ban... by TheFugitive

Thrift Stores
Discuss thrift stores - chains and local. Consignment stores too.

Posts: 148
Topics: 8

Last post: March 23, 2023, 01:06:50 PM City Mission Thrift Stor... by TheFugitive

Warehouse Clubs
Discuss the warehouse club stores - Sam's Club, BJs, Costco, etc

Posts: 191
Topics: 5

Last post: October 29, 2023, 02:42:16 PM Re: Costco by Zayre88

Other Current Retail
Current retail that doesn't fit into other categories.

Posts: 2,886
Topics: 133

Last post: October 01, 2024, 10:56:07 AM Re: CVS by TheFugitive

Service Oriented Retail

Banks and Credit Unions
Discuss Banks and Credit Unions

Posts: 97
Topics: 17

Last post: October 10, 2022, 07:08:28 PM Re: M&T Bank by Brammy

Fitness Centers/Gyms
Discuss Fitness Centers/Gyms. Local and Chains. Alive or dead.

Posts: 34
Topics: 6

Last post: March 26, 2022, 11:35:30 AM Urban Air Adventure Park by Everything Community

Gas Stations
Citgo, Mobil, Sunoco, Getty, Texaco & more- gas station past and present.

Posts: 445
Topics: 40

Last post: September 06, 2024, 10:42:12 AM 7-eleven Rejects Buyout ... by TheFugitive

Hair Salons/Barber Shops
Discuss Hair Salons/Barber Shops National Chains Super Cuts, Cost Cutters, Regis, Etc Local Chains, Local Shops, etc

Posts: 34
Topics: 9

Last post: September 19, 2018, 09:03:45 AM Re: BoRics by TheFugitive

Hotels/Motels
Discuss Ramada, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Holiday Inn & more!

Posts: 274
Topics: 36

Last post: May 24, 2024, 12:10:41 PM Re: 1st Cartoon Network ... by TheFugitive

Malls and Shopping Centers

Dead or Defunct Malls and Shopping Centers
Bristol Centre Mall, Dixie Square, Civic Center Mall, Farmington Valley Mall, etc.

Posts: 235
Topics: 32

Last post: November 04, 2024, 12:33:06 PM Re: Century III FINALLY ... by TheFugitive

Current Shopping Malls and Shopping Centers
Westfarms Mall, Meriden Square Mall, King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Bristol Plaza, Bristol Commons, etc.

Posts: 3,250
Topics: 415

Last post: September 23, 2024, 03:28:33 PM Township sues Pittsburgh... by TheFugitive

Restaurants and Food

Defunct Restaurants
Burger Chef, Lums, etc.

Posts: 218
Topics: 17

Last post: December 29, 2023, 03:39:28 PM Re: Burger Chef by TheFugitive

Current Restaurants
Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell, TGI Friday's, Mc Donald's, Subway, Popeye's, Local restaurants too.

Posts: 7,038
Topics: 236

Last post: November 15, 2024, 12:06:13 PM Re: Chinese Buffets by TheFugitive

Food
Discuss anything food related not already covered in the restaurant section.

Posts: 477
Topics: 93

Last post: October 24, 2022, 07:42:38 PM Re: Little Debbie Snack ... by Everything Community

Retail Miscellaneous

Retail and Restaurant Bashing
Unhappy with a particular retail or restaurant establishment? Post it here. Keep it clean.

Posts: 1,152
Topics: 48

Last post: April 10, 2024, 01:30:13 PM Re: McDonald's bashing by TheFugitive

Retail Strategizing
Discuss upcoming retail developments.

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Topics: 103

Last post: March 28, 2022, 07:42:41 PM Hartford Regional Market... by Everything Community

Shopping Cart Sightings
Report vintage shopping cart, etc... sightings!

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Topics: 118

Last post: November 18, 2024, 10:42:08 PM Re: More Ocean State Job... by Retail Regents

Entertainment

Amusement Parks/Theme Parks
Discuss Amusement Parks/Theme Parks from Six Flags to Disney Parks to Lake Compounce to Hershey Park, and more

Posts: 179
Topics: 31

Last post: August 09, 2024, 11:05:48 AM Re: Kennywood by TheFugitive

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Family Entertainment Centers
Discuss Family Entertainment Centers past and present from Discovery Zone to Chuck E. Cheese's to locally owned places.

Posts: 185
Topics: 24

Last post: August 21, 2019, 11:09:06 AM Snapology by TheFugitive

Defunct Video Rental Stores and Kiosks
Discuss Defunct Video Rental Stores and Kiosks

Posts: 6
Topics: 2

Last post: November 24, 2019, 08:07:02 AM Re: Hollywood Video/Movi... by Retail Fan+ (Justin Hill)

Current Video Rental Stores and Kiosks
Discuss Current Video Rental Stores and Kiosks

Posts: 87
Topics: 4

Last post: June 17, 2019, 10:25:07 PM Re: Blockbuster by JSIDA17

Movie Theaters
Discuss Movie Theaters past and present (including drive-in theaters) chains such as AMC, Cinemark, Hoyt's, Regal, Starplex, etc.

Posts: 189
Topics: 30

Last post: March 26, 2022, 07:03:37 AM Apple Cinemas by retailisking

Music
Discuss anything music related - favorite songs, artists, etc.

Posts: 86
Topics: 35

Last post: September 20, 2023, 02:27:52 PM Kizuna Forever Music V... by standa

Radio
Discuss radio news, favorite stations, DJs, radio shows, etc. Includes satellite radio.

Posts: 350
Topics: 91

Last post: November 19, 2024, 12:45:04 PM Re: Pittsburgh, PA Radio... by TheFugitive

Television
Discuss TV shows, TV Networks, and anything else TV related.

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Topics: 241

Last post: July 08, 2024, 08:52:46 AM Re: Videos of Russian su... by TheFugitive

Everything Else

General
Anything else you wish to discuss. Please keep it clean. No politics or religion allowed.

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Topics: 496

Last post: January 26, 2024, 03:28:19 PM Historic Connecticut chu... by TheFugitive

Sports
Discuss all things sports related.

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Topics: 36

Last post: September 10, 2024, 10:17:47 AM Re: Yard Goats? by TheFugitive

Holidays
Discuss holidays, holiday plans, businesses open on holidays.

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Topics: 14

Last post: March 22, 2024, 08:57:40 AM Re: Surprising number of... by TheFugitive

Weather
Discuss the weather.

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Topics: 19

Last post: April 27, 2022, 03:58:55 PM 84 on Sunday, 30 tonight... by TheFugitive

Photography
Random pictures!

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Topics: 94

Last post: December 19, 2023, 02:21:58 PM Re: Abandoned Buildings!... by Retail Regents

Books
Talk about books that you\'ve read!

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Topics: 9

Last post: August 24, 2019, 03:16:08 PM Re: Pale Blue Dot by riickyyyspaaaaniiiish

Gamers Only
For gamers like amesrules.

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Topics: 48

Last post: June 22, 2022, 03:22:42 PM Virtual Ames Project (RO... by Solaris

Announcements
Here you can see general announcements regarding our website and anything else.

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Topics: 14

Last post: March 25, 2022, 07:02:25 PM Now, as I was saying whe... by BillyGr

Website Support & Updates
Last Update:  February 18

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Topics: 40

Last post: January 31, 2023, 12:01:49 AM Re: Will The Store Locat... by 108CAM

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Brammy's World

From the Mind of Brammy
Everything and anything on my mind.

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Last post: March 25, 2022, 09:35:23 PM Brammy's Update by Brammy

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