Christmas Tree Shops Closing - Erie, PA

Christmas Tree Shops Closing - Erie, PA. Recently, it was announced that the entire chain would be closing all 72 stores due to bankruptcy. Years ago, CTS was part of Bed, Bath, & Beyond but due to their financial issues, CTS pulled away and started new with new owners. However in 2023, it was obvious that it didn't work as sales declined. A once popular Christmas store in Erie will now leave a hole in the busy Millcreek Mall Complex until a new tenant can take over the retail space.
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[@matthewprinkey678]

Sorry for your loss

[@Mrcruisefever1]

Wow & are halfway to holidays season again 2023 🏈🎃🍁🦃🎄

[@davidlewis9148]

It stinks they're closing!Loved going to the one by me and the many on Cape Cod when we go away!A guy that works with me and at Christmas Tree Shop gave me a small green Christmas Tree Shop basket,so cool!

[@alanlough638]

I remember when you filmed the video of the store on your KZbin Channel. It's really sad that the business is closing 😢

[@gablings]

I only ever went to CTS once, it was a popup store in my hometown during the 2021 Christmas season. Loved the placed. Wish there was one closer to me, but the ones in Dayton and Erie aren't exactly a doable drive on tight budgets. This store will be missed!

[@lindamikel7913]

It's Sad to See What's all Left to Closing Christmas Tree Shop I Don't Do Early Christmas it's Only Summer Still But to Early for This. It Less Hope You Have a Nice Day so Far Keep it Up.

[@scottfreeman3748]

Yes the bed bath and beyond was next to my Christmas tree shop and closed last week in Portsmouth NH 😊

[@chris4195]

You are not alone in your disappointment of the CTS closure. I loved the store myself and so did my mom. I'm still in denial that they are gone even after nearly 5 months since their last day. I went with my mom on the last day. We shopped the Manchester, CT store. Only for 4 years, but we were very familiar with them long before. A family friend who lived in the same town used to bring us things from there. So glad we got to go ourselves. Some people don't realize the impact a store can have on others.

[@travis7310]

My local store in Altamonte Springs, FL is closing tomorrow (7/30/23). I will miss them. They were a cool store and I loved the fact they played oldies! It made the shopping experience even better!

[@taylorp535]

😭😭 I used to shop at Christmas tree shops with my grandpa, it was a yearly tradition when I would go visit. I loved this store!!!!

[@AbandonedToysrus-tc7tj]

Me to lol fr

[@brentamania89]

I hate to see a store close people losing there job and another place we can't ship at never heard of this place until your videos

[@SoCalAdventurer19]

I wasn't introduced to Christmas tree shops until i moved out to Florida back in 2017. We went to the Altamonte Springs location snd i always looked forward to going in late october when the rest of their Christmas stuff started getting put out on the shelves. I bought our Christmas nutcrackers here and various Christmas decorations. The employess were always friend and you would amazed at how much their foot traffic would increase the closer we got to the holiday season . I'm going to miss Christmas tree shops.

[@travis7310]

That’s my local store. It’s closing tomorrow. There wasn’t much left. Mostly junk no one would have any need for. Lots of fixtures for sale. That was mainly what was left.

[@kimt4870]

Willie, I’m the same way….I love old familiar things and old favorites. It is sad to see them close down and go away, esp if they’ve been around most all of my life. I love Christmas too, and all year round. It not unusual for me to listen to Christmas music in the middle of the summer, or watch Christmas movies any time of year. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s & find myself longing for the stores, products and restaurants, even some of the styles from those days. I miss the commercials from those decades, some of the candies and even the shampoos from back in the day. It may sound silly, but it seems to me that things were just better back then. The world in general just seemed better somehow. It’s sad to see lot of those things and places, forgotten and lost in time. That’s why I like your videos, you visit and re-visit places in time, that are often otherwise forgotten and under appreciated. Thanks for doing a great job in paying respects to some of the old classics, and as you say, “old friends”. Many of the places you’ve visited have been or were part of a of our lives in some way.

[@crazycoollady]

I have never been there, but I am sad it is closing.

[@jbthomas2687]

I just discovered your videos. I too loved Christmas Tree Store. Anytime I was in the new england area, I would shop at as many stores as possible. just seeing their sign would make me happy. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@skyebird3933]

Sad to see and sorry that you're losing a store you love. Thanks for a last look.

[@rodneyconaway1600]

We're closing a lot of stores that was around for decades sad😢, I'm glad that you're doing a story on this I'm from Ohio, Didn't have any Christmas tree shops in my area I do remember you doing a Christmas video not too long ago. Good video And be safe out there.

[@karenb2382]

I feel your pain, I loved this store so much and I already miss it terribly.

[@ashinestar]

Sorry for your loss. Good Luck and Best Wishes, Always. 🎄🌲❤

[@Mo_Kidder]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and for your support over the years! It has been a rough transition for all of us. Most of us workers, including myself, have been there over ten years. Seeing this video after not being there for a month hit me right in the feels. I hope you got a basket!

[@WallieB26]

I loved shopping at this store. I already miss it. I hope you're all doing well and found or are soon to find something even better. I did end up getting a basket. I stopped in on Thursday evening of Discover Presque Isle weekend when there were only 3 days left. Broke my heart.

[@suchakidder01]

@@WallieB26 I'm sorry, I completely understand. I miss it too. I appreciate the kindness and well-wishes! Still in search of my next step, it hasn't been the easiest for a lot of us. Thank you for making this video. :) p.s. I'm glad you got a basket!

I miss it as well.

[@mash571]

I always injoy watching your video

[@michaelcaywood6070]

The one near me has already closed. I’m going to missed them. I bought my new Santa Claus suit there. It won’t be the same without them.😢😢

[@agusthafensteiner]

I going’s to miss it 😪

[@jet34thehawk]

Awesome 👌 video

[@Abandoned1673]

So sad that so many businesses are closing great video

[@amandaclick3590]

How sad, Wallie! 😢 I am so sorry to hear that they are closing stores!

[@stevent9179]

Rest in peace Christmas 🎄

[@leah5580]

I went into my local mall's CTS once during the closing sale. Now I'm forced to go in there every night for a vacant space check at work lol

[@ThatDevJack]

Our only Christmas Tree Shops in Augusta closed today and we got to come in for the final minutes!

[@suzannethomas1090]

Great video Wallie! We don’t have one of these down here in GA that I can recall !! Come to GA when you get time!! MAT Explores would love to meet you

[@espotpod]

I worked for years in that same plaza at the DSW. I never went into the Christmas tree shop because I didn't realize it was more than Christmas stuff!!

[@bradye21playsIndieHorror]

I just said my goodbyes today, even though i was never the target audience... i am still nostalgic for the store exterior and the commercials. I also asked about baskets, they said "near the end"... guessing mid-august

[@ConservativeCoinCollector]

RIP Christmas Tree Shop.

[@davidroache4364]

Hope you get one when they finally due! Back of the store you showed give me big Kmart vibes ! Have good day

[@ryanclifton7033]

It feels like this one hit you harder then any of the Kmart closures

[@jamesluke6603]

Erie PA was my second home and it’s sad to see another business going out of business. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@shannonyoast6906]

As always great video. 👍

[@ItsSnowyAmelia]

Christmas Tree Shops, were actually a chain that I grew up with, I remember each time I went to the one local mall, we would stop in and pick up some stuff. I made it one of the priorities for my birthday today, to stop by one last time, on its second to last day. Just like Toys R Us 5 years ago, I decided to purchase a shopping basket as a bit of a relic of what we’re about to unfortunately say goodbye to.

[@StantonsJourneys]

Hopefully, those employees will find jobs after they close their doors for good. Definitely keep it open if they could. Thanks for sharing brother. Have a good week

[@user-bigpandarocks2007]

From Kmart Erie and now this!

[@amandas8621]

Same here in Syracuse. Absolutely heartbreaking and I can't figure out where they went wrong

[@frothe42]

Sold to a private equity firm.

[@vistatiger7493]

I can do without BB&B but CTS closing hurts. They are going to be missed. They were more of an old school variety type store with good prices. I didn't realize they were such a small chain of only 70 stores. They probably needed an owner that would invest and grow them nationally.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I don't know about rapid growth, but better marketing, and location of the stores would have helped out, as we have one in my area over the river in Augusta, GA, and honestly if you had never been inside the store, and no one told you about it you would think it's like Spirit Halloween where all the sold is Holiday/Christmas stuff, and why go in there when 2 mins away in the same shopping center is a giant Target with a mini grocery store, and several Supercenter Walmarts in the area are not that far away that have even better pricing, and more one stop shopping?

[@danestegman155]

Wow! Good video! Sorry to see them go1 They are closing here in New York too! I remember seeing there ads in the Sunday paper!

[@brandonb.6099]

This store is going to empty out fast. I'm glad you got a video at this store.

[@LassieRoad]

The only time I've heard of the Christmas Tree Shops was because of a dollar store in my town. They were selling 90's deadstock of various stationary and they all had the Christmas Tree Shops price tags on the back of them. Shame that the entire company is going out of business, the store looks really cool.

[@ppal19812]

I remember shopping and getting my decorations in the Milford, CT store for all seasons. Such a shame :(

[@brandonlewis3379]

Is it just me and I'm a late 70's kid but does it seem like the internet played a big role in all this it's like in time no stores will exists it'll just be stay and home and click online I don't fancy that I like going to the stores and interacting with folks.

[@shannonraymartin3176]

It's going to be sad that your favorite store is closing. I haven't seen anything like it in my town. But on the +POSITIVE SIDE, at least 5 Below is next door to it. I've seen the inside of it before.

[@kimberlygorcey4290]

the display one can get you more percentage off the sales price.😊

[@classictelevisioncommercia1157]

it was a sad day when our Bed Bath closed, but right before it did I bought Lincoln, a succulent plant stuffed toy, even at a last chance price it was still 13 bucks

[@travis7310]

They were always overpriced, even in the ‘90s. I’m surprised they lasted this long.

[@tricountyretail992]

The one and only Christmas Tree Shops that was in South Florida only lasted six months. The store announced it was closing before I even knew about it.

[@skylitesaviation]

👍🏼

[@poop10176]

Great video wallie why are all these places closing a penny for your thoughts

[@charlotterivera-mx1lg]

Thankfully Christmas and all those other holidays only come once a year I just look forward to them coming and going just as fast cause I don't even celebrate.

[@Alex61742]

True value is closing in Shrewsbury Pennsylvania definitely check it out been there for 60 years

[@brandonm2908]

I bought a hand basket at one in NY. Nice momento

[@janeleslie4192]

First time I’ve been so disappointed in a store closing in my area. 😢

[@rymates09]

Sad to see cts closing and wish they came to the west coast it looks like a magical store like Christmas

[@rymates09]

What’s the song called at the end when u were showing the photos of u at CTS because it has been stuck in my head

[@mash571]

I live in Mchenry Illinois and i never hear of this store before sorry. But its. Was nice store what I can see of it

[@ivyseal5161]

Gday from Australia Wallie so sorry to see that another beautiful store like the Christmas store is closing every time I watch your videos all I see in the U.S are shopping malls and stores closing it is so unfair that you people in America are losing all theses shopping malls and stores could it be the economy or on line retail I don't know but thank you for another great video and look forward to see the next video

[@chris6743]

Was hoping for a Hills snack bar truck video from you figured you were the first in line when it opened.

[@WallieB26]

No not me.

[@danielbelisle2817]

they should keep it open until Christmas Eve :O !

[@FrontDesk-bk4rg]

Those nothing held back signs look like the one's that the Big Kmart's used since the 1990's.

[@egold1006]

They never advertised. The internet destroyed the newspaper ads. I live 18 miles to the closest location. Personally, first I have heard of them.

[@richb1576]

Work at the one in Orange since 1996. Mismanagement killed it.

[@tomferreira8433]

We have a CTS across the street from where we live, and my wife worked there for years until they didn't have any hours to give her, but she's friends with all the employees at the store. It's really no secret that the liquidators marked everything up substantially to have their 10% discount. The large boxes of Victor Allen coffee, for example was marked up by over $10 a box. We went in there when they first started the liquidation, and people were going INSANE filling up carts with anything at 10% off. Suckers. We feel bad for the employees, most of whom have been there for years, but luckily we have a Market Basket opening right in town that's going to require a lot of employees. So now, we're going to have an empty CTS to add to the empty JC Penney. It would be great to get an Ollies to fill one of the holes, but they're not around here. Unfortunately, we've seen the demise of CTS coming for a while. They weren't getting any new stock and most of the store was marked down items from the last three or four holidays.

[@Free_Samples]

Oh no 😢 This is sad news

[@waltergabriel3694]

I've been to that store. When I serviced equipment at Hamot Medical Center it's been about 4 years

[@conniecrawford5231]

I love my Greensboro NC store! This really upsets me! I’ve bought hundreds of items at CTS over many years, esp. their unique beach items here in NC! So very sad !!!!!

[@anthonycoach4551]

I want one of thoes Cornhole game boards ive been looking for a good set..theres not one these stores around me but thats a killer price..wow

[@ReggieFairfield]

I bought one of those cornhole sets. Extremely cheap and flimsy. Boards shift every time a bag lands on them.

[@journeywithjay]

Another great retail store lost to online shopping RIP

[@METALHEAD2022]

Up in Williston VT, they have one…I used to never really care about this place but as I kept shopping at this place, I grew into it. Loved this store.

[@GregTheMan]

We have one here in Greenville, SC. Im sad to see them go.

[@wormishot4559]

wallyb. There is a Abandoned Christmas tree shop and a abandoned Bye bye baby . Utica mi and roand hall road

[@kennethsmith8968]

we have locations in nh.sad 2 see them go.

[@ErikVince]

Hey Wally want to save that wall location so bad you could always buy it

[@703am]

it's a shame so many places are closing, makes me wonder what chain of stores will be next.

[@barbara8802]

I have never been 😢….too late? I could be there in less than 1 1/2 hours!

[@WallieB26]

They will be open for at least the next couple of weeks. They were definitely selling things fast, though.

[@roxannelamar7834]

I be miss them too its so sad they closing down i love Halloween all time my birthday is on October 27 my lucky number is 27 im glad my birthday wasn’t on summer time i live in phoenix its always hot here 118 degrees i got sunburned four times already in one month I love my burger king logo i got from my work at sam club bk was getting remodeling they were throwing out logo so i ask they said okay

[@exploring_unleashed]

Never been in one, but definitely seems like a store I’d like. Ashame they’re closing up. I wonder if they’ll come back as an online store.

[@taylorhale6588]

It’s really sad because bed Bath and beyond is closed as well by me it is abandoned

[@jjherrera617]

Look at the prices. It's clear they marked everything up before marking them down for liquidation. I've bought pool noodles and Victor Allen K-cups for example and they are never that much. A local went to one and posted a video on TikTok exposing the labels over old prices where it was double or more for certain items. No bueno

[@SamOlds2999]

when you have 5b itll have a world revival

[@jennalyncarpenter8432]

That sad that there closing christmas tree shops

[@GeorgesReviewsStuff]

Nice video! Can I ask who Mary is?

[@taylorhale6588]

The one by me is starting to close it’s gonna be a abandoned after there’s already starting to take stuff out of the store

[@mbatchelor]

Had some very briefly in St Louis area; for whatever reason they did not last long here. Tuesday Morning, a pretty similar chain is also sitting on the bubble right now on the verge of going under. I think people here were confused by the name - I never went in because I thought quite literally it was a store that sold Christmas items exclusively. Kind of a bad name, honestly.

[@chrisjohnson-kz1qy]

Didn't know Christmas tree shop was a thing

[@richardmeyersmeyers8123]

Gonna be in Erie tomorrow. Where did you eat?

[@gradymcclintock6160]

Hobby lobby gets there Christmas stuff out in june you could do a Christmas in july video sometime

[@Neonbiker]

When did it close last i knew it was still open

[@sandrahunter5749]

There's alot of stores are closing down, especially small businesses and restaurants. That's more people loosing jobs and people hurting.

[@lisafreeman4222]

That sucks

[@EricStapler-bn4pj]

First Comment

[@skylitesaviation]

I Was First!

[@danielfoster3642]

So are they closing before the holiday season even begins?

[@CommodoreFan64]

There is one over the river from me in Augusta Ga, and we only went to it a handful of times, and at least the one here was kind of cluttered, and never found a whole lot that we could not get other places cheaper. Also I think their name, and last of advertising like compared to stores like Big Lots hurt them as well, as why go there in the middle of July if all you think they sell is Christmas stuff, when here a Target is in the same shopping center, and Walmart is not too far down the street.

[@_BeaverDuck]

😔

[@tl8413]

Do you know when it’s closing?

[@paul-roblox5174]

I do have one question, So why is that Christmas Tree Shops going out of business? I thought they were best store to get Christmas trees, what happened?

[@tonymanzo3766]

Where else can you get all of the stuff that only Christmas Tree Shops, ( I refuse to abbreviate ) don’t think there was anything that came close, for any holiday displays, especially Christmas. I have placemats and tablecloths for most holidays. I have my summer themed stuff out now. I’ll have to rely on my stock. Ocean State and job lots don’t compare, five below or Home Depot neither , have that kind of seasonal merchandise. I never liked bed bath and beyond, always cost more that what it needed to be. Sail on Christmas Tree Shops.