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   From: OFeem1987@teleworm.us   
      
   Mitchell Holman wrote this post by blinking in Morse code:   
      
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   > Nearly 300 retail stores across the U.S.   
   > set to close in 2026   
   > Jan. 5, 2026   
   >   
   >   
   > Carter's — The children's apparel retailer   
   > plans to shutter 150 stores over the next   
   > few years, with closures already underway.   
   >   
   > Kroger — The grocery giant has disclosed   
   > plans to close around 60 underperforming   
   > stores throughout the U.S. through 2026.   
   >   
   > Macy's — The iconic department store plans   
   > to close about 80 stores in 2026   
   >   
   > REI — The popular outdoor co-op plans to   
   > close three locations in major cities,   
   > including New Jersey, New York City, and   
   > Boston.   
   >   
   > Walgreens — As part of a multi-year plan,   
   > Walgreens is gradually closing underperforming   
   > pharmacies with expiring leases.   
   >   
   > Wendy's — The fast-food chain has said it   
   > may close up to 150–300 restaurants by the   
   > end of 2026 so it can focus on the stores   
   > that make the most money.   
   >   
   > https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/nearly-300-retail-stores-   
   cross-the-us-set-to-close-in-2026-010526.html   
      
   Must be because they're "woke" /s   
      
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