10 Stores You'll Never See Again but Wish You Would
The internet has totally transformed our realities, from dating to remedial tasks like grocery shopping. There's an app for almost anything. Predictably, the dawn of online marketplaces (ahem, Amazon) rendered some of our favorite stores growing up obsolete. Not that we are complaining about the convenience, but who doesn't miss the excitement of going to choose a Blockbuster movie on a Friday night? We definitely don't miss the late fees, however. There are so many other stores gone too soon. Allow us to remind you, and RIP to these 10 stores.
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Delia's
Delia's filed for bankruptcy in 2014 and closed its storefront locations shortly after. In 2015, Delia's relaunched as an online retailer.
Linens-N-Things
While Linens-N-Things closed its brick and mortar stores in 2008, it still operates online.
Tower Records
How could we forget both one of our favorite '90s movies and music destinations? Tower Records closed its stores in 2006. If you truly miss this store, you can actually still visit it in Japan.
Borders
Borders closed in 2011 after filing for bankruptcy. Barnes & Noble acquired its trademarks and customer lists.
The Sharper Image
While you can still buy Sharper Image products, storefronts were officially shut down in 2008.
FAO Schwarz
Probably the most devastating of store closures, this kid favorite stopped operations in 2004. FAO Schwarz was purchased by Toys "R" Us in 2009, but the famous Fifth Avenue store still closed in 2004.
Blockbuster
Blockbuster officially shut down in 2013, but some franchise stores remain in business across the US if you're feeling nostalgic enough to track one down.