I just got an email from David Ritz telling me that my closest store is closed. No grace period, it's gone.
I guess I'll be using Walgreens for casual stuff, and I'll have to start looking for online labs for stuff I care about.
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Dear Valued Customer,
Over the past few months, most of us have become painfully aware that the U.S. economy has tumbled into very turbulent times. As a result, Ritz Camera filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. However, unlike several major retail chains that have since closed, Ritz Camera has successfully emerged from bankruptcy stronger than ever, and will continue to offer our exceptional service to you, our customer. We are as committed as ever to providing you with the best possible online imaging experience, and we are happy to say that Ritzpix.com is here to stay.
As an unfortunate consequence of these economic times and our emergence from bankruptcy, a store you have ordered to sometime within the past year (Ritz Camera 309 , South Shore Plaza #1210, Braintree, MA) has closed.
Please use our Location Selector to find another store conveniently located in your area of work, shopping, or home.
We will continue to offer our unique and convenient 1 Hour service for many of our online Products! If your search returns no stores in your area, we encourage you to try our mail order service. Get the same great camera store quality, delivered right to your door!
We use LifePics, the premier image hosting and storage company in the U.S., to safely store and protect your memories. Your images are safe and secure even if your local store has closed.
We would like to take a moment to express our thanks for your continued patronage, and as a special "Thank You!" we would like to offer the opportunity to receive 30% off the combined total of your next order. Simply enter the promo code XXXXXXXXXX at check out and hit "apply" to receive your discount. Treat yourself or a loved one to something special, without putting a dent in your wallet, at your NEW location!
THIS IS A ONE TIME OFFER FOR OUR SPECIAL RITZPIX.COM CUSTOMERS.
This offer may not be combined with any other promotion currently advertised.
This offer is valid on all of the hundreds of items available on Ritzpix.com, including:
* Prints & Enlargements
* Custom Photo Books
* Picture Perfect Photo Greeting Cards
* Calendars
* Personalized Photo Gifts
* So much more!
We thank you for your continued use of Ritzpix.com to fulfill your printing and image product needs, and look forward to continuing our relationship in the months and years to come.
Sincerely,
David Ritz
David Ritz