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 found recently that's become my favorite Halloween store to visit.

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 companion video to this episode up on the RA 2 channel. It's a cooking segment where Mark and I try to make the best meal possible, spending the least amount of money possible at Family Dollar. Videos involvi...

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 rehash the history and stuff covered in the first Claire's video I did. The next few episodes will be longer.

Also, I have a new video coming out on the RA2 channel tomorrow. If you like parks,...

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 store location.

Also, here's a link to the video on my 2nd channel that I mention in this episode:

https://www...

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 watching 😀

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 I found was a store that was way too big and was devoid of people. It was a truly bizarre experience.

This video and the last one were kind of negative, so I'm planning something more fun for t...

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 of walking through a Sears. Thank you for watching!

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 less than a year. Two very different locations are covered in this episode. Thanks for watching!

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. The mall on a Saturday afternoon seemed like a good place to try. I wanted to make my attempt during peak foot traffic hours. The end results were no StreetPass tags on my 3DS and way more mall footag...

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 for this weekend. I often end up with bits and pieces of interesting footage that isn't enough for a full video. Instead of letting that kind of stuff go to waste, I want to try putting that kind of stu...

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 locations.

Spoiler: There is a FountainCam segment at the end of the video.

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 running in my house, which is making it very difficult to record voice-over for videos. I tried today but have yet to find a good place in my house to record where the fans don't cause an issue. I'm goi...

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 support 😁

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 would be fun to take it apart and see if it still works. Happy New Year everyone!

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 next year!

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. Thanks for watching everyone!

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 lol.

I know it's been a while since my last video. Work has been very busy the last month or so and really stressful. I needed a bit of a break while that was all going on. I'm back now and have a...

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 for this video so I brought along 2 old digital cameras from my collection and did some lo-fi photography which was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching everyone!

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 would be going to the mall in the next video. Unfortunately, that video still needs some more work. I also thought it was important to cover the latest Big Lots! news. We'll go to the mall in the next vi...

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'm glad I did because they filed for bankruptcy a few days later and announced they are closing all their stores.

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 landscape is changing rapidly now. Thanks for watching!

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 flavored soda I bought. It was nice to spend some time in a store that wasn't depressing to be in. Thanks for watching everyone 😀

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 backlog of footage. Video releases should be more frequent over the next few months. I'm pretty excited.

Also, I'm looking to try and bring my second channel back to life. I haven't done much wit...

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 videos will be taking look at some retailers who are in the process of closing stores. One them is shutting down completely.

Thanks for watching everyone, I'm off to film some closing stores.<...

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 a Q&A panel at the expo on Saturday at 3pm. During the livestream I said the panel is at 4 pm, but it's actually at 3pm.

In actual video news, I have a new video almost done. Busy season i...

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 🙂