Shopping online is great, but nothing will ever beat going to the mall and trying out a massage chair at Sharper Image before stopping by Waldenbooks for the latest magazines.
Unfortunately, Sharper Image no longer exists. Neither does Waldenbooks. Teen clothing stores such as Delia*s and Wet Seal are sadly also among the many memorable retail chains that have permanently shut their doors over the years.
So many of the once-beloved retail meccas that once occupied our suburban malls are now just nostalgic memories. While some companies have moved on to become online-only stores, others have barely left a digital trace, since they existed before the era of online shopping and social media.
Below, discover 15 once iconic, now defuct retail stores we totally miss shopping at.