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Retail Farewell: Connecticut Store Chain's Massive Closing Sale Now Underway. The retail apocalypse continues in the United States, with yet another chain filing for bankruptcy.

Fifty Years of Memories: Minnesota's Popular Local Store Begins Its Final Sale Week!. Disappointing news for Minneapolis shoppers with popular local outdoor gear store Midwest Mountaineering entering its final week of business.

Californians are paying more for goods because of unchecked organized retail theft, a prominent California prosecutor said. "Every consumer in California now pays higher prices because of rampant theft," said Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, an outspoken critic of California's Proposition 47 law. "At this point, tougher laws, more cops & more lockups seem like a good trade."

Retail giant Macy's has been slapped with a hefty $1.6 million fine for environmental violations relating to hazardous waste disposal in its 98 California stores. This significant settlement follows a lawsuit filed by district attorneys from 25 California counties and two city attorneys.

The closure of 21 branches from four major banks in California signifies a shift in the banking industry landscape. This "banking desert" impacts both employees of these establishments and patrons used to in-person banking services.

Bankruptcy Blues: Oklahoma Store's Huge Sale Marks the End for Retail Chain. The retail apocalypse continues in the United States, with yet another chain filing for bankruptcy.

Grocery Giant Kroger Dives into Supercenter Arena with Plano's Marketplace Store. The grocery wars are heating up in North Texas. Grocery giant Kroger has started construction on a new super-sized store in Plano on the corner of State Highway 121 and Coit Road. The new store will be 124,000 square feet and will be a Kroger Marketplace. It will replace the 70,000 square feet south of 121 at 9700 Coit Road.

Last Chance Savings: Kentucky Store's Farewell Sale Amid Retail Chain's Bankruptcy. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.

Bankruptcy Blues: South Carolina Store Launches Farewell Sale. The retail apocalypse continues in the United States, with yet another chain filing for bankruptcy. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Retail Chain's Oregon Store Goes Out with a Bang: Massive Sale Revealed. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.

Organized retail crime (ORC) has been a growing concern for retailers across the United States. Recent reports, including a video by Good Morning America, have highlighted the alarm raised by federal authorities over these coordinated thefts.

**San Ramon Police Secure $5.6 Million to Tackle Organized Retail Theft**. *SAN RAMON, CA* - The San Ramon Police Department has successfully secured grants totaling over $5.6 million to combat the growing menace of organized retail theft, announced Chief Denton Carlson on Friday. The move comes in response to a surge in incidents of organized retail theft in recent years, prompting the department to take proactive measures to address this issue within the community.

Wisconsin Faces Another Store Closure as Retailer Shifts Online. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.

As retail theft continues to cast shadows on businesses in Portland and across the nation, the city witnesses another blow with Nike announcing the permanent closure of its beloved factory store. Initially shuttered temporarily in October, the iconic store, deeply rooted in the community since 1984, will not reopen its doors, leaving a void among local aficionados.

Major banks continue to close branches in Texas. Major banks continue to close branches in Texas. Each week, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) releases a bulletin of banks set to close, and the list continues to grow. Several more Texas bank locations have been recently added to the list this week.

Pasadena, CA – On September 8, 2023, the Pasadena Police Department's Detective Section carried out a targeted operation to combat organized retail theft and vehicle burglaries, with a primary focus on businesses within the South Lake Shopping District.

A group of Southern California residents have been arrested for their role in an organized retail theft syndicate that involved nearly a quarter-million dollars worth of stolen merchandise that was being stored in a box truck and outdoor tents in the backyard of a Los Angeles-area home, investigators revealed.

Michigan Faces Another Store Closure as Retailer Shifts Online. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.

Kentucky has stepped onto the sports betting playing field with the recent launch of legal retail sports betting, marking a significant development for the state. Governor Andy Beshear gave the green light to House Bill 551 in April, setting the stage for a new era of entertainment and economic potential. Let's delve into the key aspects and implications of this exciting development.

Chain Store Exodus Continues: Alabama Faces Another Retail Shutdown. Another retail chain is closing stores and moving to online sales only. Popular retailer Soft Surroundings has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close its stores. The women's apparel and accessories brand sought protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The business employs almost 650 staff at its headquarters and stores.