Mervyns, a venerable name in retailing, announced it is writing the final chapter on its legacy as a department store — Chapter 7. The chain's owners announced that all of its 149 stores will be liquidated by the holidays, including three local stores in Redondo Beach, Torrance and Westchester. See the Daily Breeze article and South Bay Biz Waves item.
Once Mervyns departs, most of its stores will leave behind what retail enthusiasts — there is such a subculture, we kid you not — call a "labelscar," a faded marking of the logo once the sign has been removed.
Labelscar, is also the name of a blog about the history of retailers. The impending demise of Mervyn's is dominating the chatter among the retail enthusiasts.
Labelscar also tracks the whereabouts of past and present retailers and publishes reviews of malls throughout the country, including a write-up of the South Bay Galleria.
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