I don't have any of those stores here but also feel bad for you not getting those wonderful bargains anymore and for those losing their jobs. You will just have to think of it as saving money LOL!

DD

That is so sad Kathleen, I know you always looked forward to finding pretty things at bargain prices there. It truly is sad how many stores are closing this year. I just find it hard to believe the economy is that bad--the shopping centers are still always full whenever I get to go there! Go figure!

Luvs

Kathleen, I know how you feel, my little heart broke when the Mikasa Outlet closed here, that has really cut back excess dish purchases. What are us dish-a-holics to do LOL

So sorry to hear that, Kathleen. Like DD I don't have any outlets near me, but I feel for you and others who are losing all of those bargains.
Betty

I don't have any of those outlets near me either. I used to shop Mikasa outlet when I lived in a different state. My thing was the seasonal candy dishes and trays. Guess I'll be hanging onto those now.

DRAT...just when I was going to look for an outlet in Texas to see if they had the platter like yours!!! They probably closed our outlets too....

Don't like to hear that Kathleen..too many of them closing. I guess it's a sign of the times. I couldn't believe when Bombay closed it's doors. Now this one. I was just saying to DH the other day, that there aren't too many Big Department Stores left..just lots of little shops.
Also, I think people are doing more shopping on line now a days..saving on tax and gas.

Jay, I think you can find that platter on line. They will still sell over the net...
Like some of you said, just a sign of the times, so many stores closing and people losing their jobs..
Sad..