Why did Libby Lu shut down?

Club Libby Lu shut down during the 2008 recession In 2008, Saks announced that it would be closing all 98 Club Libby Lu locations. The chain had been struggling to be profitable for years, and the economic recession in 2008 forced execs to finally shut it down (via Consumerist).

When did Libby Lu go out of business?

Club Libby Lu was an experiential/experience-based retailer for young girls ages 4 to 12. Founded by Mary Drolet, a former executive at Claire’s and Montgomery Ward, in August 2000, the store chain employed 98 stores in 28 states in the United States before closing in 2009.

Is Club Libby Lu still around?

announced its plans to discontinue the operations of its unprofitable Club Libby Lu specialty store business. Club Libby Lu is an experience-driven retail concept catering to “tween” girls aged 4 to 12.

Where is Libby Lu located?

A subsidiary of Saks Inc. and based in Chicago, Club Libby Lu has 98 stores nationwide, including nine in California. Bakersfield’s, at 2701 Ming Ave., will be the 10th in the state.

What happened to the Discovery Store?

Discovery Channel Store: 1996–2007 Who shopped there: Earthy middle-aged women and tweens. Random fact: In 1996, Discovery bought the Nature Company store and turned them into Discovery Channel Stores. The store closed into 2007 because Discovery was losing $30 million a year.

What happened to natural wonders?

Natural Wonders closed up shop in 2004. Another chain to succumb to the shift in consumer shopping was Zany Brainy.

Is limited too still around?

Limited Too was a clothing and lifestyle retailer, and current brand, targeting the tween girl market, formerly owned by Tween Brands, Inc. (formerly known as Limited Too, Inc….Limited Too.

What ever happened to Gadzooks?

Eventually, Gadzooks filed for bankruptcy twice. In March 2005, Forever 21 purchased the chain and closed underperforming stores, reducing the number of locations from 243 to about 150. The chain is considered defunct and operates as part of the Forever 21 chain (Gadzooks21 and 21Men).

When did natural wonders go out of business?

Natural Wonders: 1986–2004.

Is limited too out of business?

(formerly known as Limited Too, Inc. and Too, Inc.). Since 2015, the brand has been owned by Bluestar Alliance, LLC after being dormant for six years after the store bearing its name converted to Justice (store)….Limited Too.