Before online shopping was even a thing, people had to actually go into stores to buy everything (what a concept, we know). Some of the most popular stores of the 90s are sadly out of business today. In case you’re feeling nostalgic and want to take a trip down memory lane, “ELLE” rounded up some stores sure to trigger a few memories.

• Blockbuster

  Going to Blockbuster was an experience! Now we can watch practically any movie we want with the click of a button.

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• Circuit City

  This one taps deep into the nostalgic part of your brain. It was also one of the only places you could go to buy extension cords.

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• Limited Too

  Before athleisure was even a thing, tween girls were buying all of their coolest fashions here.

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• RadioShack

  If cellphones never became mainstream, RadioShack would more than likely be doing just fine today. In 2017 the store filed for bankruptcy and wasn’t really relevant again until that weird thing happened with it and the stock market in 2021.

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• Delia*s

  This retailer proved it was the trendiest store for teens at the time with its signature font wHiCh CaPiTaLiZeD eVeRy OtHeR lEtTeR.

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• Wet Seal

  Serving teens in the midwest who wanted to dress like they starred in the “O.C.”

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• Boarders

  What was once a major hangout spot for teens is now forever gone. It would be like if Gen Z liked hanging out at Barnes & Noble today.

  

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