20 Famous Stores From The 1980s, That No Longer Exist!
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Published 2024-05-02
In this nostalgic video, we reminisce about 20 iconic stores from the 1980s that have vanished from the American retail landscape. From department stores to specialty shops, we explore the once-thriving businesses that are now just memories. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and uncover the stories behind these lost treasures of the past.
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All Comments (21)
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I miss the old America.
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I am a GENERATION-XER at 53 and watching these videos take me back to a decade I wish I could go back to.
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Anyone who didn’t grow up in the 80s. You missed out. ✅
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Do any of you guys remember Service Merchandise?
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“I don’t wanna grow up cuz I’m a toys r us kid…” 😭 Borders closing broke my heart…I loved that place. 💕🥰😭
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I still have my old Blockbuster rental card. I got it in 1985. It's in a picture frame now. (Jan Griffiths).
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Those were the good old days.
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1:01 Hollywood Video 2:25 Kay Bee Toys 3:48 Radio Shack 5:20 Babbage’s 6:16 Peaches Records & Tapes 7:37 Venture Stores 9:11 Blockbuster Video 10:19 Tower Records 11:35 Toys R Us 13:05 Sharper Image 14:38 Circuit City 16:08 CompUSA 17:34 Borders Books 19:07 Walden Books 20:16 Sam Goody 21:49 Caldor 23:18 Abraham & Straus 24:18 Lionel Kiddie City 26:01 Woolworth’s 27:10 Egghead Software
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I like going down memory lane. I really do miss K Mart.
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I miss Kmart and Toys R US always had great service 🤩
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I can’t believe time is passing by so fast, I wish they still have stores like these again in the future 😢
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There is one last remaining Woolworth's in Bakersfield, California. The new owners are restoring the historical building and keeping the Woolworth lunch counter. The previous owners also had the iconic lunch counter and a two story antique store. Although the store does not offer the original concept, it's great to see part of the store's history preserved.
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Im old in my 50s and so grateful to have been young at this time.
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Gen xer here. Love all the old stores we had many good memories. Going shopping use to be an adventure.
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We are all poorer without these public common spaces. I remember when the Sears was a 2 story department store downtown. Then it was in the mall. Then gone.
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I’m taking a moment of silence to mourn Mervyns. Who am I kidding? I’ve been mourning them for 15 years. 😩😭. BEST store ever.
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This makes me want to go back in time so bad. Such a better time to be alive and appreciative more. Proves how the internet and social media has ruined society
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Circuit City. I loved that store. They ran circles around the BestBuy. Computer wise, they knew what they were selling you.
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Ill be 61 in june, God I miss the old days. But im thankful that im not growing up now.
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I loved my Realistic stereo from Radio Shack. 2 cassette tape decks, phonograph, and 2 12" speakers.
