There have been rumors going around for quite some time, and today it's been confirmed - the Kmart in Brick's Laurel Square shopping center will be closing.
With news out today that Toys "R" Us could be on the cusp of filing for bankruptcy, many may be wondering what that could mean for Ocean County's location in Toms River.
More and more, it seems like for every store opening, there are two store closings in Ocean County. This time, it's the second time through bankruptcy for a formerly ubiquitous chain that will shutter its final Ocean County locations.
In a surprise announcement, Payless ShoeSource announced yesterday that they will be filing for bankruptcy and closing 400 stores nationwide. Of those closings, 7 will be in New Jersey.