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This news came on the heels of several other department stores announcing plans to shutdown locations or close completely post-pandemic.

This month, iconic retailer Lord & Taylor announced the company was going out of business after previously filing for bankruptcy.

Other brands such as Victoria's Secret and JCPenney have also filed for bankruptcies this year.

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