A POPULAR store and a competitor of David's Bridal is set to shut down after nearly seven decades in business.
This will apply to Lucia's Prom, known for selling wedding dresses and formal attire items, in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The store has been around for 68 years, an employee confirmed to The U.S. Sun.
"People, I'm finding now, I did their weddings, and now they're bringing their daughters in for their prom or their sons in for their tuxes," Lucia's Prom's owner Karen Ater told local news outlet WTHI News10.
"So, that - it's sad, but it's happy too."
The exact reason for the store closure is unclear but the Lucia's Prom spot is being sold to a couple in the area that will open a Ginger Ale's Restaurant.
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According to Facebook reviews of Lucia's Prom, customers rate the store 3.8 out of five stars.
"I just want to say how much I appreciate this place," one fan said.
"They fit me in last minute, and both ladies went above and beyond to make sure I received my dress on time."
While many have a favorable view of the store, some noted that the store would not refund their money under certain situations.
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For those who want to visit the store, it will remain open until June 17.
The store will be hosting a big yard sale on its inventory including on furniture items next weekend, but the discount range is unclear.
Lucia's Prom's hours will vary by day, which are as follows, according to its Instagram page.
- Monday and Tuesday: 10am to 7pm
- Wednesday through Friday: 10am to 6pm
- Sunday: 1pm to 4pm
The U.S. Sun reached out to Lucia's Prom for further comment.
DAVID'S BRIDAL TROUBLE
The move comes as David's Bridal recently revealed some troubling news.
After filing for bankruptcy, the formal wear chain could be forced to close all 14 of its stores in New York state.
That's if it doesn't find a buyer.
The company has 9,200 employees and layoff dates are set for between June 12 and August 11.
Potential store closure dates have not been revealed.
OTHER LONG-TIME RETAILERS CLOSING
But formal wear stores aren't the only ones struggling in today's environment.
Rising online sales have put pressure on brick-and-mortar retailers that have been in business for a long-time.
Aside from Lucia's Prom, Ted's Boot Shop in Massachusetts is also closing.
No exact date has been provided, but the final day will occur at the end of the month after 60 years of operation.
Another includes Knecht's Auto Parts, which will be closing all eight of its stores in Oregon after 75 years.
Here is the full list of Oregon addresses that the company has listed online:
- 547 Q Street, Springfield
- 3402 Main Street, Springfield
- 2290 West 11th Avenue, Eugene
- 1082 Highway 99 North, Eugene
- 2590 River Road, Eugene
- 248 North 9th Street, Eugene
- 2142 Santiam Highway Southeast, Albany
- 63011 North Highway 97, Bend
A store employee at the 2290 West 11th Avenue location in Eugene confirmed to The U.S. Sun that everything in that particular shop is 50 percent off.
Also, Herman Brothers in Lyons, New York, halfway between Rochester and Syracuse, has closed after 78 years.
This is due to age and a lack of family members wanting to run the business.
Additionally, huge department stores have announced closures.
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In April alone, Walmart was forced to shut down at least 10 stores.
And see the full list of Target stores closing this month.
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