Big sales at D56 flagship stores

Image via WikipediaOne of our readers states that "big sales have started today at all the Flagship stores as they will all be closing. I am assuming this also means the MOA store though I haven't heard confirmation on this one. I also heard that several Lenox stores in Florida will also be closing."

Also, from discussions on the Yahoo! Original Department 56 collectors group:

"I called the M.B., SC store. They are swamped with customers. Then I had to call Ms.LitTown (Melinda)for a different matter and she told me she was in line this weekend and ended up putting her stuff back because the line was so long. They are NOT shipping product at this point from what I have been told. It's a whom ever shows up and can wait in line to get their goodies will get what is left."

"I was among the folks that weren't happy when Dept 56 opened it's first 'Flagship' store in the Mall of America. I didn't like it when they opened more of their 'own' stores. I still feel that the are/were competing with regular dealers - the ones that made them a success in the first place. I have mellowed a bit on the Mall of America store however.The Dept 56 HQ showroom isn't open to the public on a regular (year around) basis, so it served as the company showpiece. That is probably a good thing - for them and for us. Having said this, I understand that any reduction in company size might not bode well for the future. I wish them nothing but the best and sincerely hope that this is a worthwhile cost saving measure for Dept 56."

"I have heard from more than a few people about the lack of a local store to make a purchase. We are lucky here in Duluth/Superior, we still have two pretty well stocked dealers within a reasonable distance. Unfortunately that is down from seven just eight or nine years ago (we are over two hours north of the Twin Cities so we don't consider those stores 'local' dealers). And yes. Linda likes sales too - we might just be calling Myrtle Beach ourselves."

"Savings couldn't be any better at the Department 56 Flagship Store in Myrtle Beach, SC. As you may have heard - they are closing all these stores including the one at the Mall of America. Now is the time to make your purchases of Village, Snowbabies, giftware before they close."

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