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Massive Trump merchandise store goes out of business - because nobody is buying anything
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- A Tennessee store near Knoxville exclusively selling Donald Trump merchandise is closing due to a lack of customers, with remaining inventory being sold at a 50% discount.
- Owner William "Bill" Hays denied claims he was retiring or moving, attributing the closure solely to declining business.
- The store once saw high traffic during major Trump-related events, but business has dwindled amid Trump's decreasing popularity and economic struggles affecting shoppers.
- Employees noted that financial difficulties faced by customers, influenced by Trump's tariffs and policies, have contributed to reduced sales.
- Despite this local closure, Trump merchandise remains a significant business overall, with his online store reportedly generating $8 million in 2024 and a high volume of new product offerings during his presidency.
