Department stores are shutting down across the country — here`s the list of Macy`s, Nordstrom, and Kohl`s stores that will close this year

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RSK: I didn`t see any WI’s stores on the list but I may have missed one. Seems like Kohl`s is closing stores that are located in Malls...

Ken Notes: I can offer a little insight here, most of the retailers I have talked to have said they want to be come a destination not part of a mix. Their research suggests, if you drive to a stand alone store you are far more likely to make multiple purchases...