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Podcast: Insights Into Things
Episode: Missing the Magic: Retail Therapy (VIDEO)
Description: Hosts Michelle and Joe trace the full arc of the Disney Store — from its 1987 Glendale launch and mall heyday through expansions, sales, relaunches and the shift to online and outlet retail. They explore how the stores sold more than merchandise: they sold a shared Disney experience that many now miss.
This episode covers the history, the highs and lows, competitors, licensing changes and what was lost when stores closed, with a follow-up episode promised to share personal and family memories.