It's been a tough several years to operate in the retail industry. And even if you aren't the most robust shopper, you may have noticed some changes at your favorite local store. Related: Struggling retail chain closing 27 stores,

Shoppers often form preferred routes through their cities, towns and nearby strip mall sprawls to hit their favorite stores. Unfortunately, some of them have had to change their routines in recent months,

It seems like despite bankruptcy filings and massive store closures, well-known retail brands never go away. Sometimes they reemerge after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation under new owners with fresh capital and a revised business plan.