They are either bankrupt or going into chapter 11 and do not have to honor them after Jan 1.

Circuit City (filed Chapter 11)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down ( Read more... )

(Not Michael One-Glove...)

Those of you who have been privy to my various humiliating wanderings getting lost everywhere will probably not want to be drinking liquids while you read this....

( and on to the travels... )