This 70 -year -old retailer goes bankrupt and closes all the locations

It was an essential place for many, especially those who have a creative side.


Say goodbye to any business can be overwhelming, but when it is those that have beenAround decades, it is much more discouraging. These stores have made economic slowdowns, recessions and the COVVI-19 pandemic. Large and small chains considered themselves lucky to survive the quarantine and stay orders, but even with the pandemic which slows down, the retailers are not without their difficulties. Now a retailer will see his last day after more than 70 years. Read the rest to find out which chain is bankrupt and close all the locations.

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Stores are often obliged to close - without it being a part of a large or small chain.

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National retailers close the stores on the left and right,including Walgreens andBed bathtub and beyond, which confirmed that 150 "lower production" stores are on the cutting block. In a more extreme case,Olympia Sports announced that it was bankrupt and closed all its stores before the end of the year. But small channels are also faced with difficulties, which has an impact on their localized customers.

In September, a Wisconsin party supply chain, 50-50, confirmed that it was doing their doors and closed the four locations. OwnerScott LystrupCity the persistentPandemic challenges, as well as the price of goods and inflation as the reasons why they closed the shop. Despite being a must for the community for 40 years, the drop in demand also played a role in the decision.

Although the party supplies are essential at any festive meeting, the last series of closures will affect those with a hobby or a specific career.

A beloved art supplies store closes its doors.

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Asel Art Supply, aTexas beloved chain, announced that it would close all the locations in a Facebook publication of October 21.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

"We have news," said the announcement. "After 71 years in Texas, all ASEL Art Supply locations will close by December 31, 2022." The message has also described a 40% sale for all goods, encouraging customers to "stop to say goodbye" and "take advantage" of savings.

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Brick and mortar stores and the online store will be closed.

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Currently, Asel Art Supply, Inc. operates six Texas stores in Richardson, Arlington, Fort Worth, Lubbock and San Antonio, where two stores are located on Main and Callaghan Road street, respectively. Art Supply Store also ships online orders, but in response to a comment on Facebook publication, the retailer confirmed that the online store would also be closed by the end of the year.

To put things lightly, Asel Art Supply was a basic food for buyers, founded by BrothersKenny and Herb AselIn 1951. On Facebook, the message announcing the closure collected nearly 400 reactions, 174 comments and 517 actions. The buyers expressed how upset they were to hear about the fence, a commentator calling Asel "an incredible resource" and another declaring that the channel was "a wonderful supporter of the artistic community". Many added that they have been loyal customers for years, and stores have been a "essential" place for artists and teachers.

"It's so sad," wrote a user in response to the closing post on Instagram. "I shop with Asel for 30 years ... a realLoss for artists Because there will remain a huge hole. In many areas, such as Lubbock in western Texas, and the DFW Metroplex, it is the only place where a professional artist can go ... "

A location already closed last month.

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This is not the first closure for Asel: he closed hisDallas location On September 20, 2022, Glassire, an online art magazine, reported - weeks after being nicknamed "Best craft store" byD magazine. According toDallas observer, the owners closed the supply of Asel Art to Dallas - which was the oldest location of the chain - after receiving an offer forBuy the building in which the store was.

"We have had offers for years and we have said no to many of them", "Susan Smolenski, the president of Asel Art Supply Inc., said the point of sale in September. "This one was larger than the one we ever had before."

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A clear reason for the closures has not been provided, but there is speculation.

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ASEL ART Supply did not give the reason why he is now making their doors, but GLASSTIRE highlighted the general passage to the purchase of online supplies. In addition, the point of sale and a Facebook user cited the introduction of Artarama de Jerry, an art store at a reduced price, Texas.

"Jerry's Artarama has opened in recent months," the Facebook user wrote in response to a comment asking why Asel closed for good. "Probably one of the causes of the disappearance of Asel. I did not go [to Jerry's Artarama] once after opening. I still love Asel."

Better life Contacted Asel Art Supply concerning closures, but has not yet heard.


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