Have you ever stopped to think about all of the big stores that are no longer around?

These days, we often take Target and Walmart for granted, but before those two stores popped up everywhere, chances are you visited Caldor, Bradlee's, Jamesway, or even Clover if you needed to buy something.

We'd include Kmart and Sears on that list, but technically, they still exist -- barely.

Of course, lots of smaller stores are in the history books, too. Silo, KB Toys, Sam Goody, Circuit City, HH Gregg, Sports Authority, just to name a few.

Sports Authority, West Long Branch
Sports Authority, West Long Branch (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media NJ)
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Lately, lots of medium-sized stores have disappeared. Christmas Tree Shops comes to mind as does Buy Buy Baby.

Christmas Tree Shop in Brick
Christmas Tree Shop in Brick (Google Street View)
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And certainly, Bed Bath and Beyond.

Almost a year ago, the Bed Bath and Beyond store in Mays Landing closed several months before the entire chain liquidated its stores and shut down for good.

The closing of that particular store has been well documented as banners trumpeting how great the store is following a remodeling are still hanging outside to this day.

Bed Bath & Beyond store in Mays Landing, NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
Bed Bath & Beyond store in Mays Landing, NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman
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But now that that particular store has been closed for about a year, what does it look like inside?

While all of the lights are still on, it's a little creepy...

A Look Inside a Bed Bath and Beyond Store in NJ That Closed a Year Ago

A look around the old Bed Bath and Beyond store in Mays Landing, about a year after it closed for good.

Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman

A Look Inside a JCPenney Store in New Jersey That Closed in 2019

A look around the old JCPenney / Shoppers World space at Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing.

Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman

A Look Inside and Around a NJ Sears Store That Closed in 2018

Sears at Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing closed in November 2018. Here's what it looks like today.

Gallery Credit: Chris Coleman

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