Yeah, I know what you mean. We used to have Caldors, Bradlees (but not in my hometown though), Ames. Ames bankrupted twice in the 90s and then shut for good August 2000, I think. You can check at Wilkepedia website and they have a bit of history there. Also check with
deadmalls DOT com then go to link about dead stores. There, check the page on ames.
Oh we also had Service Merchanise, Two Guys, Stienbach, Lechmere, Woolworth, Deys (I think I mentioned it already, lol), Sibleys, Kaufmann's, Addies and Co., Hills, Hess, Mongomery Ward, White Modell's, Media Play, Chappell's, Bon Ton, and more! We also used to have Silo, Wiz, Bonnet and Teller (very fancy expensive clothing store), and more.
Any of you guys remember Crazy Eddie?? He is truly INSANEEEEEEE!!!!! Yeah, yeah, yeah, Eddie.. no wonder you, Crazy Eddie, is in JAIL! He stole money and did tax fraud. Glad we did not have Crazy Eddie stores here. Whew! Hee hee!