You Might Miss These Stores, But They’re Still Online — and Shipping to NJ

Did you know that 10 retail chains closed their doors but live online, and you can still order the products you loved? I didn't know, and I used to shop at some of these stores. So, let's dive into this information and see which stores interest you.

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Tricia Quitales wrote an article for Illumeably, which talks about 10 popular retail chains that closed their (brick and mortar) doors but are open for business on the web, and New Jersey shoppers can still shop there. "Retail has gone through a major shift, leaving behind many well-known chains that once ruled shopping centers. While their physical stores closed down, a few of these brands quietly found new life online."

"10 Abandoned Retail Chains That Still Exist Online"

1. Dressbarn
2. Payless
3. Stein Mart
4. Blockbuster (what?) "Blockbuster is nearly gone except for one remaining store, but its website still exists."
5. Pier 1 Imports
6. RadioShack
7. Linens ‘n Things
8. Toys “R” Us
9. Borders
10. Circuit City

Shop For Some Of Your "Closed" Stores Online in 2025

Illumeably also said, "These former giants now operate exclusively in the digital world, often surprising people who thought they had long since disappeared. Their online comeback shows how retail is changing, even when the storefronts have disappeared."

It brings up an intriguing question: Do you need to walk into a store to shop for goods you like with that store? Do you already do a lot of your shopping online? When did you last go shopping in a traditional "brick and mortar" store?