K's Merchandise to close

CHAMPAIGN – K's Merchandise Mart, the Decatur-based retailer that has operated a store in Champaign for more than 30 years, announced today it plans to close all 17 of its stores.

The store at 2102 N. Neil St., C, will be closed Wednesday but will reopen Thursday to begin a liquidation sale, the company said. K's said the store will remain open until all merchandise is sold.

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