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Ames
Anything about Ames.
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Business
Got some unfinished business with corporate? Or got some ideas on why they really went under? Post them here.
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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!
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Back in the day
Got some stories or want to reminice your past experience with Ames? Do it here.
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Last post: July 29, 2024, 11:32:26 AM Re: Inventory: RGIS or W... by TheFugitive
Stores Shutting Down This Year....2026
News and updates about struggling stores or store closings.
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Last post: February 27, 2026, 01:18:44 PM Papa John's to close 300... by TheFugitive
Miscellaneous Retail Stuff
Retail news and other stuff that doesn't fit in other categories.
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Last post: Yesterday at 03:37:50 PM Michigan grocers pushing... by TheFugitive
Defunct Department Stores
Bradlees, Caldor, Filene's, Strawbridge's, Zayre, Zellers, Rich's, Montgomery Wards, etc
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Last post: February 18, 2026, 10:41:26 AM Re: Kings by TheFugitive
Defunct Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
A&P/Waldbaum's/Pathmark, Grand Union, Genuardi's, Finast/Edward's, etc
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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
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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.
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Last post: May 23, 2026, 04:50:09 AM List of all the Jubilee ... by Retail Fan+ (Justin Hill)
Sub-BoardsStore Receipts Commercials
Department Stores
Macy's, JCPenney, Sears/KMART, Boscov's, Dillard's, Kohl's, Walmart, Target, etc.
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Last post: May 28, 2026, 08:55:28 AM Re: JC Penney by TheFugitive
Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
ACME/Albertson's/Shaws, Price Chopper/Market 32, ShopRite, Stop & Shop/Giant, etc.
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Last post: July 01, 2026, 08:18:17 AM Kroger acquiring Giant E... by TheFugitive
Hardware stores / Home Centers
Discuss the hardware stores and Home Centers chains here!
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Last post: July 08, 2026, 01:05:49 PM True Value relocates HQ ... by TheFugitive
Thrift Stores
Discuss thrift stores - chains and local. Consignment stores too.
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Warehouse Clubs
Discuss the warehouse club stores - Sam's Club, BJs, Costco, etc
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Last post: December 10, 2024, 04:50:30 PM Re: BJ'S Wholesale Club by TheFugitive
Other Current Retail
Current retail that doesn't fit into other categories.
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Banks and Credit Unions
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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.
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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.
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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
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Last post: September 19, 2018, 09:03:45 AM Re: BoRics by TheFugitive
Hotels/Motels
Discuss Ramada, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Holiday Inn & more!
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Last post: May 24, 2024, 12:10:41 PM Re: 1st Cartoon Network ... by TheFugitive
Dead or Defunct Malls and Shopping Centers
Bristol Centre Mall, Dixie Square, Civic Center Mall, Farmington Valley Mall, etc.
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Topics: 33
Last post: May 12, 2026, 01:16:49 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.
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Last post: September 23, 2026, 01:02:27 PM Once-dying Michigan mall... by TheFugitive
Defunct Restaurants
Burger Chef, Lums, etc.
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Topics: 18
Last post: January 12, 2026, 04:32:46 PM Re: Chi Chi's planning a... 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.
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Last post: September 23, 2026, 11:18:51 AM Dominos Pizza employees ... by TheFugitive
Food
Discuss anything food related not already covered in the restaurant section.
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Last post: July 13, 2026, 03:46:18 PM Re: Longtime Pittsburgh ... by TheFugitive
Retail and Restaurant Bashing
Unhappy with a particular retail or restaurant establishment? Post it here. Keep it clean.
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Last post: September 09, 2026, 01:31:35 PM Re: GetGo Bashing by TheFugitive
Retail Strategizing
Discuss upcoming retail developments.
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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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Amusement Parks/Theme Parks
Discuss Amusement Parks/Theme Parks from Six Flags to Disney Parks to Lake Compounce to Hershey Park, and more
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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.
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Defunct Video Rental Stores and Kiosks
Discuss Defunct Video Rental Stores and Kiosks
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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
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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.
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Last post: March 26, 2022, 07:03:37 AM Apple Cinemas by retailisking
Music
Discuss anything music related - favorite songs, artists, etc.
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Last post: April 11, 2025, 02:32:06 PM What is the worst song e... by TheFugitive
Radio
Discuss radio news, favorite stations, DJs, radio shows, etc. Includes satellite radio.
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Television
Discuss TV shows, TV Networks, and anything else TV related.
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Last post: May 23, 2026, 05:16:14 AM Re: Cable TV as you've k... by Retail Fan+ (Justin Hill)
General
Anything else you wish to discuss. Please keep it clean. No politics or religion allowed.
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Last post: July 30, 2025, 10:27:11 AM Wallet lost by auto work... by TheFugitive
Sub-BoardsArt Car Manufacturers
Sports
Discuss all things sports related.
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Last post: July 07, 2025, 11:20:46 AM Pittsburgh Pirates set s... by TheFugitive
Holidays
Discuss holidays, holiday plans, businesses open on holidays.
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Weather
Discuss the weather.
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Last post: April 27, 2022, 03:58:55 PM 84 on Sunday, 30 tonight... by TheFugitive
Photography
Random pictures!
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Books
Talk about books that you\'ve read!
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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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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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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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Last post: January 29, 2025, 09:39:55 PM Re: Help With Site Acces... by 108CAM
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
| Message | Author | Board | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan grocers pushing to get rid of state's ten cent can and bottle deposit | TheFugitive | Miscellaneous Retail Stuff | Yesterday at 03:37:50 PM |
| Re: States enacting 3:1 ratio laws for retail self-checkouts | BillyGr | Miscellaneous Retail Stuff | October 03, 2026, 02:16:32 PM |
| Re: States enacting 3:1 ratio laws for retail self-checkouts | TheFugitive | Miscellaneous Retail Stuff | October 02, 2026, 01:16:42 PM |
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