Defunct stores of yesterday, yesteryear
Ames
First opened: 1958
Closed: 2002
Locations: Ames had over 700 stores nationwide.
The discount department store was founded as a small general store in Southbridge. Despite its success in nationwide expansion, it faced many financial difficulties, underwent two bankruptcies, and closed in August 2002.
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