Articles about store closing

GiltCity Dallas Heads to the Chopping Block

This news rolls in from Twitter:

Via @theliferider: Sad to hear that the @GiltCityDallas market was cut by @giltcity on friday. RIP Gilt City Dallas. Bye bye. :( cc @DallasSocials.

A former GiltCity employee has confirmed the sad news. I’ll admit the sales on GiltCity Dallas didn’t always blow my skirt up, but there were, on occasion, some steals. Don’t worry, though; the warehouse sale is still on.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 23rd, 2012 12:22pm | filed under News, store closing | (0) Comments »

Frocks Boutique is Closing This Month

The shop, which just moved from Addison to Uptown this summer, is shutting down. Until then, everything is on sale, so go shop. Lisa Petty has the scoop.

posted by Raya Ramsey | December 21st, 2011 11:09am | filed under store closing | (0) Comments »

Another Time & Place is Packing Up, But Offering 60% Off Before Leaving Dallas

I will fill every room in my house with these beautiful foreign fixtures.

My favorite ring down to $76 from $127.

Both the Dallas and McKinney locations of Another Time & Place are closing their doors, but don’t be too sad. Plano’s staying open. No, we won’t be able to find the chunky cocktail rings, exotic necklaces, Middle Eastern candle holders up the street, but if we hop in the car and head north for a few, we’ll be reunited with the rows of colorful cloth cowboy boots, Turkish Suzanis, and odds and ends from far, far away again. In the meantime, shop the soon-t0-be-gone stores, which are completely on sale at 60 percent off through the end of the year. I recommend perusing the amazing jewelry collection. Baubles in every color–turquoise, magenta, green, purple, whatever–fabric handbags, and rock bracelets with cool stones. Jump for my favorite finds today.

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posted by Raya Ramsey | November 16th, 2011 4:56pm | filed under Hot Deals, Sales, store closing | 2 Comments »

After 35 Years, Ahab Bowen is Closing its Doors

photography by Elizabeth Lavin

Michael Longcrier, owner of Uptown vintage shop Ahab Bowen, has confirmed the sad news. The pillar of vintage shopping in Big D will make its final sale in the cozy cottage at the end of the day on July 30. Even former mayor Laura Miller has called the shop “a Dallas institution,” according to Michael, and it’s true. We’ll really miss trying on all the full skirts, band tees, and jackets (oh, how I love the jacket rack), perusing the funky assortment of shoes and hats, and the room full of chunky costume jewelry. There is a silver lining, however. Everything in the shop is 25 percent off right now, and the floor is still being restocked daily. Come Monday, everything will be 50 percent off. There might even be a warehouse selling off the rest of the merchandise in the future, but stay tuned. Until then, we’ll see you soon, Ahab Bowen, to stock up on some vintage gems to remember you by.

*Update: A reader asked for the reason the store is closing: Michael told me after three years without seeing much profit, the store was becoming more of a hobby than a business. It’s financial, folks.

posted by Raya Ramsey | July 7th, 2011 11:50am | filed under Vintage Things, store closing | 15 Comments »

Sad News for Jewelry Lovers: The Shining is Closing

photography courtesy of The Shining

My favorite funky jewelry boutique on Henderson is closing its doors. The last day of business for The Shining is next Saturday, May 7. According to the owner, Victoria Tollemache, the traffic just wasn’t enough to sustain our beloved shop. As usual, we find the silver lining in the deeply discounted leftover merchandise. Head in now to find the goods on serious sale.

posted by Raya Ramsey | April 25th, 2011 3:23pm | filed under Jewelry, store closing | 6 Comments »

Elli Grace Designers are Closing Shop Doors and Heading to New York

Talented design team, Sue Yang and Lamarr Nanton, have decided to shut down the Willow Bend store and move back to NYC to continue pursuing design goals. We’ll miss shopping at Elli Grace when we make it to the Shops at Willow Bend once in a Blue Moon. (Without Foxy Paws and Elli Grace, what will bring us to Plano?!) From the designers:

We are designers more than anything, as the business grew bigger we were going further away from what love to do best…
We had to make the decision to be 100% focused as designers…In order to do that, we will be closing our store location at the shops at willow bend & moving back to New York to create a better collection with a more inspired & refreshed mind.



Best of luck, guys!

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 11th, 2011 11:01am | filed under Designers, store closing | (0) Comments »

Sad Doggie News: Foxy Paws is Closing

This darling boutique in the Shops at Willow Bend will be closed March 25. According to owner Michelle Lamont, 278 dogs were adopted with the help of her business since its opening. I know for sure the store made a lot of people smile. Foxy Paws will be greatly missed, but until then, go enjoy the store a little more. Everything in it is being sold for 50 percent off right now. You’ll find collars in every color, costumes for every occasion, shampoo, perfume, sustainable toys, sweet treats, and more.

posted by Raya Ramsey | March 10th, 2011 2:50pm | filed under Pet Fun, Sales, store closing | 4 Comments »

Turtletique Closes to Revamp its Storefront

The Inwood village shop is closing its doors for a bit to work on the store’s content. From the press release:

In conjunction with the new, modern face of Turtletique, merchandise assortments have been tweaked. Shoes have been added including Donald Pliner, Stuart Weitzman, Isola, and Andree Assous. Turtletique is  known for fashionable work attire, casual “lifestyle” sportswear and special occasion apparel. Collections, many exclusive to the store, include European standouts Marc Cain, Apriori, Luisa Cerano, Javier Simorra, a brand new JS collection that is younger and more contemporary; Ambiente and Marc Aurel. A sampling of American designers includes Lafayette 148, Yansi Fugel, Chan Luu and Finley shirts, which is local.

Looking forward to the new version, which is supposed to open doors March 4.

posted by Raya Ramsey | February 7th, 2011 2:57pm | filed under Shopping, Store openings, store closing | (0) Comments »

Is Barneys Going Out of Business?

The Feast thinks so, and we wouldn’t be surprised. Shopping in that store is painful. (Not because of the price tags, but the ghost town vibe.) How long will the forsaken fashion shop last?

Update: Barneys’ receptionist says these rumors are “not true.” But I’m waiting for a call back from the store’s manager.

Update: I’m waiting for a statement of sorts from the company’s communications and marketing team.

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 31st, 2011 12:41pm | filed under Shopping, store closing | 7 Comments »

New Store in West Village: Walleska

Found this on the Walleska Ecochicc website, and I love it.

If you haven’t already shopped the newest member of West Village, read our review to see what you’ll find at Walleska. (Expect to see lots of accessories made of recycled soda can tabs and other “ecochic” goods.)

posted by Raya Ramsey | January 10th, 2011 10:47am | filed under Doing Good, Shopping, store closing | (0) Comments »

Another Time and Place is Closing

Colorful boots and chunky rings galore!

The Henderson location of Another Time and Place is shutting its doors to focus on its other locations. Tears will be shed, but in the meantime, you know what that means! SALE TIME! Everything in the shop is 50 percent off. Go, go, go. Maybe my lizard ring is still there!

Never been to Another Time & Place? That’s okay. Read our review to see what you’ll find.

posted by Raya Ramsey | November 8th, 2010 1:21pm | filed under Hot Deals, Sales, store closing | (0) Comments »

Sale at Paperie and Co.

Paperie and Co. is closing doors at the end of the month. Don’t be too sad, though. Not only are the owners keeping an open mind about a possible future location, but they’re also still making invitations for people. Also, you know what closing doors mean… SALES! Right now, everything at the stationery shop is on sale for at least 30 percent off. Boxed invite sets, personalized initial address books, and sorority-themed stationery is on sale for 50 percent off. But that’s not it. A display of baby goods is going, going, and will soon be gone. Halloween cards, Thanksgiving greetings, paper goods, and hilarious hamburger invites (including shredded lettuce confetti) are up for grabs. I even spied Papyrus cards along the shelves. See photos after the jump.

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posted by Raya Ramsey | September 22nd, 2010 9:02am | filed under Sales, Shopping, store closing | (0) Comments »

Nest is Moving to Knox-Henderson

Just in time to celebrate its fifth birthday, Nest is packing it in and moving on out to the Knox-Henderson area. The new store will be nestled on McKinney Avenue near Forty Five Ten. In the meantime, stay tuned, because the current location will be hosting sales to ditch old goods pre-move. We’ll keep you posted on what the sale will have to offer.

posted by Raya Ramsey | August 23rd, 2010 9:23am | filed under Boutiques, News, Store openings, store closing | (0) Comments »

Swoozie’s Closing and the Sale is Worth a Visit

Went into Swoozie’s yesterday during my Plaza at Preston Center run (see below), and though it broke my heart to see that the store lost its struggle, the discounts were crazy good. Everything in the store–everything–is at least 50 percent off. Wrapping paper in fun, unusual prints is 50 percent off. Tissue paper is even less, at around $1 to $2 a pack. Cocktail ware, like martini and champagne glasses, sells for around $4 a piece. Crane stationery is discounted down to 70 percent off. I bought an adorable set of mini Kate Spade giraffe cards for a baby shower gift. It was $8 from $16. Find furry stuffed animal slippers, Fourth of July garb, and all kinds of Halloween and Christmas decorations, too. And on top of the slashed prices, if you spend more than $25 in the store, you get an additional chunk off your purchase. Get in quickly to see what you can find and stock up on presents for future gift giving.

posted by Raya Ramsey | May 25th, 2010 1:12pm | filed under Hot Deals, gifts, store closing | (0) Comments »