#2: Thanks for Your Service
In the ‘70s, Service Merchandise was a big catalog retailer. Reading that catalog was like an event, though now it’s seen as a product of a bygone era. These catalogs would show families the latest electronics, jewelry, and deals on other products. So, what happened?

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By the 1990s, the competition got too big. Many went to Best Buy for their electronics needs, while Walmart provided deals on other products. Service Merchandise tried to keep up, including adopting online shopping early. But by 2002, the writing was on the wall, and Service Merchandise sadly closed.