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Another Retail Chain Closing All Illinois Stores
The chain currently has six Illinois locations and will reportedly be closing all of its stores.
ILLINOIS — Another national retail chain is closing all of its stores, according to reports. Papyrus, a stationery retailer, is reportedly closing all of its stores across the country, according to Fortune.
The company, which once had 450 locations, is down to 260 stores, which are currently in liquidation, reports indicate.
Papyrus hadn't issued a formal statement announcing the closings as of Tuesday, Fortune reported, but the website now states that all sales are final and no returns or guarantees will be honored. A 20 percent off storewide sale was also happening on the Papyrus website.
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The chain, which also sells greeting cards and gift wrap, has six locations in Illinois:
- 10 S. LaSalle St., Chicago
- 520 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
- 1268 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
- 226 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
- 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
Papyrus joins other chains that are closing all or some of their Illinois stores, including Pier 1 Imports, Sears and Kmart, Charlotte Russe, Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod, Payless, Dressbarn and Charming Charlie.
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