Comings and Goings
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Archive for October 17th, 2008

Linens-N-Things starts its last sale

Add comment October 17th, 2008

Beleaguered retailer Linens-N-Things has started to liquidate its stores as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Anyone driving near East State Street and Perryville Road this week likely saw the ubiquitous placards at the intersection advertising store-wide savings of 10 to 30 percent off at the 249 Deane Drive location. Expect those sales to get even deeper as time goes on.

The company had filed for bankruptcy protection in May and has already closed more than 100 stores. It had been under pressure from its creditors to rush closing its remaining 371 stores, according to court documents.

Cannoli Cafe closed

5 comments October 17th, 2008

Cannoli Cafe, 1620 N. Bell School Road, closed Oct. 5.The eatery opened in November 2005 in Bell School Plaza and offered pastries, sandwiches, coffees and teas.

The shopping center’s owner, Joe Verace, said he’s now marketing the space to interested clients. It seats 65 and has brand-new equipment included.

The store’s owner, Greg Sandahl, couldn’t be reached for comment. A second Cannoli Cafe location was planned for The District at CherryVale, the outdoor shopping area that recently opened at CherryVale mall, but it didn’t materialize.