http://www.FinancialTornado.com/?t=Sears Sears closing and layoffs have increased awareness of online home businesses and internet-based self-employment options. Former retailer Bruce Wood closed three stores to work online full time. He introduces a turnkey online "recession-proof" business. 2009 Retail Industry Stores Closing, Including Chains Going Out of Business:
567 Circuit City
461 KB Toys
287 Goody's
175 Van Heusen
117 Ann Taylor (by 2010)
112 Office Depot
98 Club Libby Lu (Saks)
60 American Greetings
50 Supervalu
50 New York & Co. (over the next five years)
40 Ruby Tuesday
35 Famous Footwear
8 Yankee Candle
26 Cost Plus
24 Blue Tulip Gift Shops
22 Sears
20 Oneida Ltd.
15 Gap, Inc.
12 Kira Plastinina
11 Macy's
11 Filene's
8 Dillard's
8 Dominos
7 Sweetbay Supermarkets
4 Applebees
4 Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops
3 Good's Furniture & Flooring
3 Lane Bryant
3 P&C Food Markets
3 Pier One
1 Virgin Records
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