FREDERICKSBURG — The Charming Charlie store at Spotsylvania Town Center is nearly picked over.
Signs hang from the ceiling noting 20 to 50% discounts on all merchandise. Mostly clothing, some jewelry, and ceramic mugs with words like “you’ll always have my heart” are printed on them remain.
The accessory boutique geared toward women is closing, along with every other Charming Charlie store in the U.S. by August. The company filed for bankruptcy protection.
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