Quirky stores that sell more than one type of thing have largely gone away. Before the days of malls, shopping centers, and the Internet many towns had a retailer that just fit whatever needs the community had.Many of these were hardware stores that carried a lot more than traditional hardware.
Some of them were closer to what we think of as department stores these days.Related: Bankrupt ice cream chain sold to popular beverage ownersIt wasn’t all that long ago that you couldn’t get anything you needed in 24 hours using your phone. Even just a few years ago the idea of buying furniture or clothing online seemed ridiculous.
Who would buy a bed or a couch without first sitting on it? And, why would anyone buy clothes without the opportunity to try them on. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter💰💵Those are actually pretty good questions, but some business in both furniture and fashion has moved online. That means that purchases which once went to brick-and-mortar stores, have gone online.
Add in rising rents, higher labor costs, and the increasingprice of many goods, along with the uncertainty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and you can see why some retailers are pulling the plug. Trees and Trends will sell off its remaining merchandise.Image source: Sean Gallup/Getty Images Popular regional chain “winding down"Another regional chain, Trees n Trends, which serves multiple states, has made the decision to close it doors.
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