Wait, They Closed? Stores You Didn’t Even Realize Went Out of Business Recently

Remember that one store you used to visit all the time? No? Well, neither does anyone else. Here’s a list of stores that quietly slipped into the retail graveyard while we were busy binge-watching Netflix and ordering everything online.

LL Flooring: The Floor is Lava

LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, decided to call it quits. Maybe they realized that people just aren’t that into floors anymore. Who needs a floor when you can just hover, right?

Rue 21: Fashionably Late to the Exit

Rue 21, the go-to place for trendy teens, closed all 540 locations. The fashion world moved on, and apparently, Rue 21 didn’t get the memo. Maybe they were too busy perfecting the art of distressed jeans.

Fred Segal: The End of an Era

Fred Segal, the iconic retailer, also shut its doors. It’s a sad day for those who love to splurge on overpriced boho-chic outfits. But hey, there’s always Etsy.

Party City: The Party’s Over

Party City, where you could find everything from Halloween costumes to helium balloons, is no more. Looks like the party really is over. Time to find a new place to get those last-minute party supplies.

Sleep Number: No More Counting Sheep

Sleep Number, the mattress retailer, has also closed. Maybe people finally realized that counting sheep works just as well on a regular mattress. Sweet dreams, Sleep Number.

Pier 1 Imports: The End of an Era

Pier 1 Imports, the store that made us believe we needed a $50 decorative pillow, closed all its stores. Now, where will we go to buy overpriced home decor that we don’t really need?

Fry’s Electronics: The Final Shutdown

Fry’s Electronics, known for its themed stores and eclectic inventory, shut down overnight. It’s a sad day for tech enthusiasts who loved wandering the aisles looking for gadgets they didn’t need.

Century 21: Discount Dreams Dashed

Century 21, the beloved discount retailer, closed its doors. Thrifty New Yorkers are still in mourning. Where else can you find designer clothes at bargain prices? Oh, right, the internet.

Blockbuster: The Original Binge-Watching Hub

Okay, Blockbuster closed a while ago, but it’s worth mentioning. The original place for Friday night movie rentals couldn’t keep up with the streaming giants. RIP, Blockbuster. You were the real MVP.

There you have it, folks. A trip down memory lane for stores that quietly exited stage left. Did any of these surprise you? Or were you too busy shopping online to notice?