Amazon rival closes almost 100 more stores after nearly 40 years of business

As it turns out, Office Depot has closed over 1,000 stores since its 2023 merger, reducing its store count by about 55%. The ...

One Bookstore, 3 Sisters and 100 Years

A Midtown Manhattan anomaly, the Argosy Book Store continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of the three women who have presided over it for decades.

The gorgeous little village with UK's best high street - packed with 70 independent shops

EXCLUSIVE: This moorland village keeps history and community alive on its cobbled streets with rows of independent businesses.

Japanese retailer Askul confirms private info leakage due to cyberattack

Japanese online stationery retailer Askul Corp. said Friday it has confirmed the leakage of private information such as ...

One-time Amazon rival closed almost 100 stores in last 2 years

In the second quarter of 2025, The Street reports the joint office supply chain closed 60 locations. A handful of others closed in 2024. As of 2025, the store count was 830 locations, down from 922 ...

Can a Japanese-style 7-Eleven make it in the United States?

In the stores I visited in Japan, you could buy umbrellas and underwear, stationery or sake. You could pay an electric bill, ...
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Paper, pen and sticker lovers unite. A Japanese-inspired stationery fest takes over Union Station

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bungu LA, happening Oct. 11-12, is believed to be the first proper stationery festival in the city. Hosted by ...
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LOOK: Ana Tomy Opens First Permanent Store, Here's Everything New Inside

(SPOT.ph) It was in December last year that stationery and lifestyle brand Ana Tomy made a home in SM Aura, albeit in the form of a pop-up. It's also said to be running until early this year only, but ...