RetailArchaeology

Halloween Stores!

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology, it's a special Halloween Episode 🎃

While I do cover Spirit Haloween in this video, the majority of the episode is focused on a store I fou...

New episode of Retail Archaeology!

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. This one covers the history and current financial situation of Petco. We also take a look at a lot of little critters. Thanks for watching, everyone...

What is going on at Family Dollar / Family Dollar Gourmet

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. It's covers the recent sale of Family Dollar, store closures, and Family Dollar's store maintenance and upkeep issues.

I also have a companio...

What is going on at Claire's?

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology that comes out tomorrow. It's a quick update on the recent Claire's bankruptcy. It's a shorter video. Claire's stores are small, and I didn't want to...

Thrifting Time! Ep. 23: Historic Thrifting

Here's my latest video. This was a fun episode of "Thrifting Time" to make. Besides checking out some thrift stores we also take a look at some neat historic places that are close to each thrift st...

What Is Going On At Staples?

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Office supply stores always have kind of a strange vibe, but it's even weirder when it feels like you're the only person in the store. Thank you for...

At Home: Another Private Equity Bankruptcy

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. It was recently announced that the store chain At Home will be filing for bankruptcy soon. I figured it would be a good idea to check one out. What ...

What Is Going On At Kohl's?

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Kohl's seems to be really struggling right now. Sales continue to decline, and they just had to fire their new CEO. The lack of customers reminds me...

Goodbye To JOANN Stores

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. It's a final look at JOANN Fabric and Crafts Stores. They are in the process of closing all of their stores after filing for bankruptcy twice in les...

New RA2 Channel Video

I went to the mall yesterday afternoon to get some footage for a video I wanted to do for the second channel. The idea was to see if it's still possible to get StreetPass tags on the Nintendo 3DS. ...

Liminal Macy's & Mall Plant Update

Here's my latest video. It's a little on the shorter side and is kind of an experiment. I am currently working on a few different full-length videos but I wasn't able to get any of them finished fo...

FOREVER 21: Nothing Is Forever

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. If you haven't heard yet, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and is closing all of their stores. In this episode, we check out 2 closing loca...

Macy's: 150 Stores Closing!

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Let's check out a closing Macy's store. Thank KS for watching and supporting the channel everyone!

Quick update

Home repair issues suck. I live in a townhome that has a shared wall with my neighbor, and they got a leak in their plumbing in our shared wall. This means I now have loud fans and dehumidifiers ru...

Party City: Bankrupt Again and Done

Here's the first episode of Retail Archaeology for 2025. Now that Party City is shutting down I thought it would be a good idea to take one-stop look at them. Thank you all for your continued suppo...

Millennium 2000 Countdown Clock

Here's one last video for 2024 - on my second channel 😀

I recently found this silly Millennium 2000 countdown Clock at Goodwill. I bought it because it was so silly, and I thought it woul...

A Very Mills Mall Christmas

Here's the last episode of Retail Archaeology for 2024. Let's go check out Arizona Mills during Christmas time. Thank you so much for watching this year and your continued support. I'll see you nex...

What is going on at CVS?

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. We take a look at 2 CVS locations and discuss how they're doing. I also buy a disposable camera and attempt to get it developed at a CVS location. T...

New video tomorrow

I'll have a new video out tomorrow. Thank you for your patience, everyone!

Here's some screenshots from it with zero content 😂

BOOKOFF: A Nerd Paradise!

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. This one covers a store I've always wanted to check out. It's a fun video with a lighter tone than usual. I think we could all use that right now lo...

What Is Going On At Superstition Spring Center

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. It's been 6 years since I did a video covering this mall so now seemed like a good time for an update. I wanted to do something a little different f...

Big Lot! Is in Big Trouble

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Let's go over some of the recent Big Lots! news and take a look at a very slow store liquidation.

At the end of the last video, I said we wou...

Conn's HomePlus: Bankrupt and All Stores Closing!

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. I had never been in a Conn's before and had started hearing rumors about them filing for bankruptcy. I decided I should probably go check one out. I...

Is Physical Media Dead?

Here's my latest video. Let's take a look at the music, movie, and video game sections at 2 major retailers. There's also a quick bit at the end about Redbox shutting down. The physical media lands...

TESO Life: A New Japanese Department Store

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. This store is awesome. It has a lot of neat and fun things to look at. At the end of the video, I try some instant noodles and a can of sea salt fla...

What Is Going On At Walgreens?

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Thanks for watching everyone!

99 Cents Only Stores: All Store Closing

Here's the latest episode of Retail Archaeology. Let's go check out the liquidation of the 99 Cents Only Stores.

My day job is slowing down, which is giving me a chance to work through my ba...

Thrifting Time! Ep. 22: Thrifting & Exploring

Here's my latest video. This one was fun to make because I got to include a segment taking a look at the nearly abandoned shopping center one of the thrift stores is located in.

The next few...

Livestream from the 2024 Game On Expo

Hello everyone, I did a 1 hour livestream from the Game On Expo in Phoenix today. I was planning on doing just a short stream, but there was so much stuff to look at I lost track of time. I'm doing...

Tempe Marketplace: An Outdoor Mall I Don't Hate

If you're not watching the Super Bowl, here's a new episode of Retail Archaeology you can watch 🙂