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All 240 Family Christian Stores Are Closing
More than 3,000 employees in 36 states will be laid off in the liquidation of one of the world's largest Christian retailers.
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
More than two years ago, suppliers forgave Family Christian Stores $127 million in debt so that it could remain open. Today, the chain — which bills itself as "the world's largest retailer of Christian-themed merchandise" — announced it is closing all of its stores after 85 years in business. continue reading >>

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