Snopes.com list of retail store closings

Here's a compilation of retail stores in the US that have closed or may close so plan accordingly for the holidaze. Gift cards at these stores would be a bad idea
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I'm surprised Starbucks is not on the list.

As we announced on July 1, 2008, Starbucks will close approximately 600 company-operated stores in the U.S. beginning this month and continuing through the first half of FY09.

Starbucks list