Stores not to buy Christmas gifts

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My brother's fiancee just forwarded me this list of stores that are closing. If you have any gift cards or store credits from these stores make sure you use them or you will lose them. Don't buy gifts from these stores if you think they will be returned. Circuit City stores - will close 155 stores Ann Taylor - to close 117 stores nationwide Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherine's - to close 150 stores nationwide Eddie Bauer - to close 27 stores and more after January '09 Cache - closed 20 stores Talbots - will close ALL stores J. Jill - will close ALL stores GAP - will close 85 stores Footlocker - closing 140 stores Wickes Furniture - closing ALL stores Levits - closing down 76 stores Bombay - closing 384 stores Zales - closing down 82 stores and 105 after January '09 Whitehall - closing ALL stores Piercing Pagoda - closing ALL stores Disney - closing 98 stores and will close more after January '09 Home Depot - closing 15 stores (may not be true) Macy's - to close 9 stores after January '09 (may not be true) Linens and Things - closing ALL stores Movie Gallery - closing all stores Pacific Sunwear (Pacsun) - closing 154 stores (may not be true) Pep Boys - closing 33 stores (may not be true) Spring/Nextel - closing 133 stores JC Penney - closing 75 stores after January '09 (may not be true) Ethan Allen - closing down 12 stores Wilson Leather - closing down ALL stores Sharper Image - closing down 86 remaining stores K B TOYS - closing 356 stores Lowes - closing 16 stores Dillard's - to close 6 stores Pier 1 Imports - closing 100 stores Steve and Barry's - to close 173 stores Friedman's Jewelers - closing 120 stores Kirklands - closing 30 stores Big Dollar - closing 10 stores