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Iconic Retailer To Shutter CT Store: Report

Another national brand plans to open a store at the site.

KILLINGLY, CT — The Staples store at Killingly Commons will close permanently in December, according to The Connecticut Scoop.

The store is at 2079 Killingly Commons in the town's Dayville section.

There are already plans in place for the spot. Boot Barn will bring its Western wear to the 14,000-square-foot space in the shopping plaza, The Connecticut Scoop reported. The clothing and footwear retailer has been expanding in Connecticut recently.

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It's anticipated that Staples' last day will be Dec. 11. A store employee confirmed that the store is closing.

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The office supply store's hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The news comes as other Staples locations have closed. A Norwalk Staples closed in August. Other stores have also closed this year in Maryland, New York, California and Maine, according to Inc.

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