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Milford Retail Closure Tied To Sudden Nationwide Shutdown
Two Connecticut showrooms and numerous design studios are impacted by the company's recent decision.

Two Connecticut showrooms and numerous design studios are impacted by the company's recent decision.

The store, part of a national retail chain, shuttered its doors last week as the owner retired. It is for sale.
A doughnut shop part of what was once a large regional chain has closed. There's only one of its kind left.
The Crystal Mall in Waterford had been losing tenants for years before Electric Boat purchased the property in the fall.
Several businesses are closing but new additions are on the way, shifting the casino resort's dining and retail landscape.
"The truth is, my owning a bookshop made about as much sense as an alcoholic tending bar," the owner wrote.
The popular eatery has closed its doors for good, the owners recently announced.
The owner said the spot is "more than a business; it's been a gathering place, a safe haven, a home for creativity, and a labor of love."
A national company known for its rugged outdoor gear will close all its stores in North America, according to a report.
A national company known for its rugged outdoor gear will close all its stores in North America, according to a report.
A national company will close all its stores in North America, according to a report.
“Saying goodbye is incredibly difficult, and we will miss you all more than words can express,” the owners wrote.
Two well-known clothing stores will close permanently this month. But there's also some good news for the outlet mall.
The small, Connecticut-based brand will still keep its three other stores open.
The store is having a 50-percent off sale on all books before it closes its doors for good.
Another retailer is leaving the Meriden Mall, according to multiple reports.
Officials have said the store will close, which follows a string of recent closures across the state.
The company informed employees of the "difficult decision" last week.
Plans are progressing to demolish an outlet mall and construct a huge mixed-use development, according to a report.
The owners announced the “bittersweet news” that West Haven’s iconic waterfront eatery is closing after 100 years of the family business.
The owner said the decision to close "came with a lot of heartache." The restaurant's equipment & supplies are being sold on the final day.
The owners said in a Facebook post that it's "been a hard few years trying to stay open."
The owner announced that the deli has been sold, and the family-owned business is coming to an end.
The iconic operation, known for its pies and apple cider doughnuts, will officially close Nov. 30, with its future not yet finalized.
The award-winning shop, known for having some of the best cupcakes in Connecticut, will close this weekend.
The owners of a Christmas tree farm store that's been around for decades described its impending closure as "bittersweet."
A business owner with a shop that caters to outdoor enthusiasts issued a "heartfelt farewell" to loyal customers.
The vacancy rate is continuing to climb at the mall, which has struggled to retain tenants in recent years.
Two Starbucks locations in Connecticut are closing amid a turnaround "focus" for the coffee giant.
The bakery/eatery was evicted from its West Hartford location before the owner's arrest for larceny last week.
The owner opened the store in 2005, with the shop recently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The restaurant will be closed for the “foreseeable future,” the owners said.
The business, a local institution for 41 years, sold its building earlier this year.
A clothing brand with a Mystic location will close all its North American stores, according to reports.
A couple of notable businesses recently closed at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
A national retailer recently filed for bankruptcy and appears to be on the way to closing many of its stores.
A national retailer recently filed for bankruptcy and appears to be on the way to closing many of its stores.
“We thank you immensely for 40+ years of caring for your critters,” the veterinarians said in a note to clients.
The operation opened in 2009 at the mall, which is located in Farmington and West Hartford.
Officials have announced the closing date for a Walgreens in Hamden.