Large Candle Company hit by the Economy

[Judy, USMC]

Found this interesting. Never knew about Yanks Illuminations stores; must be because I'm on the East Coast.

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/retail-stores-closing-doors?icid=main|classic|dl3|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Fspecials%2Fretail-stores-closing-doors

[Candybee]

I can't get the link to work.

[Louise]

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/retail-stores-closing-doors?icid=main|classic|dl3|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww .walletpop.com%2Fspecials%2Fretail-stores-closing-doors

[Judy, USMC]

Oops - sorry about the first link not working! It worked on my computer when I tried it in the preview. Lesson learned.

Anyway #17 on the list announces that Yank** is closing 28 Illuminations stores (located primarily on the west coast) and one Yank** Candle Store.

[Sara]

Yikes. Not surprising, though.

Bummer about Cost Plus and Famous Footwear. I hope the Cost Plus near us is not closing.

[islandgirl]

Here is another link about this with some more information..

http://www.internetretailer.com/dailyNews.asp?id=29191

[Jane42]

Illuminations candles were my favorite before I started making candles.

My husband and I were in a Yankee Outlet store a few years ago and was shocked to find Illumination candles being sold. I hadn't realized Yankee had bought them.

I did pick up a few of the Cider ones for my mother-in-law....:rolleyes2