wagnfun Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Is Mervyns a nation wide store? I haven't been there in years but we have them all over. I haven't heard this in the media but my dd works at Kohls. Yesterday they had a special employee meeting saying this past Friday, Mervyns filed bankruptcy. They gave each employee 30 "special cards" each worth an extra 15% off the whole order, with instructions to pass them out to anyone & everyone. They said they want to pull in the Mervyns shoppers. Great if you need to shop at Kohls but I laughed b/c if Mervyns had enough shoppers, they wouldn't be bankrupt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I have to find a Mervyns! Nothing like a large chain going out of business sale. Okay, it's sad in some ways because people will lose their jobs, but I do believe that when one door closes, it can open a space for a new store down the line. Maybe Joe the Plumber will go into retail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 They filed back in August. I thought only about 15% of stores were closing?? I think the 2 stores in my town are staying open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnfun Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 They filed back in August. I thought only about 15% of stores were closing?? I think the 2 stores in my town are staying open. We are in California. My dd said they filed Friday so I wonder if in Aug they filed Chapt. 11 and Friday completed it w/ chapter 13?? I'm not sure but its my understanding the 2 in my area are going out. Interesting also b/c I though Mervyns & Target were owned by the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The two Mervyn's locations closest to me closed a while back and Kohls subsequently opened up in both buildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qs3 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 When I lived in CA, I shopped at Mervyns all the time. I haven't seen them in any of the other states I've lived though... Not sure if they're nation wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Target and Mervyn't been under the same corporation for years. I don't know how many but I'm thinking at least 10?? Huh, it will be interesting to see if Mervyn's goes out of business here. I'm in Bakersfield, BTW. Seems like it's a rather popular place but I haven't been there in forever. My DD always likes their shoes. Maybe I should stop by?? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 From what I understand Dayton Hudson's used to own Target and Mervyn's. They sold off the Mervyn's stores about 4 years ago. My friend in Bellingham, WA worked there and quit right before the big transition. They ended up closing her store and tearing it down to make way for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The store near me is closing. Everything is currently 50% off. I'm waiting for at least 70% before I do any Christmas shopping. It is a large anchor store in our mall. I also heard Linens and Things is closing here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizyPenguin Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 It made the newspaper yesterday. They plan to close ALL Mervyns stores after Christmas. Mervyns and Target used to be owned by the same company, but if I remember correctly, this is no longer the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The store near me is closing. Everything is currently 50% off. I'm waiting for at least 70% before I do any Christmas shopping. It is a large anchor store in our mall. I also heard Linens and Things is closing here too. OUr Linens & Things is closing - and her ei thought it was just related to the fact that a Bed Bath & Beyond opened across the street. I had a horrid customer service experience at BB&B and swore them off. UGH. Now i have no choice..... We don't have Mervyn's here - but our Kohl's just opened last week! I shopped at Mervyn's in CA all the time for the kids and DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 OUr Linens & Things is closing - and her ei thought it was just related to the fact that a Bed Bath & Beyond opened across the street. I had a horrid customer service experience at BB&B and swore them off. UGH. Now i have no choice..... We don't have Mervyn's here - but our Kohl's just opened last week! I shopped at Mervyn's in CA all the time for the kids and DH. LNT is going out of business completely. Even their website has everything 30% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Wow, I haven't seen one of these stores in years. I didn't even know they were still around. I'm afraid we'll see more of this in the next 5 years..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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