Sam Goody, once a leading record store chain, closes its last two U.S. locations in early 2025.

Sam Goody, once a dominant record store chain with over 800 locations across the US, is closing its last two remaining stores in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Medford, Oregon, in early 2025. Founded in the 1950s, Sam Goody struggled to compete with the rise of digital music and changing retail landscapes. The Ohio store is set to close in February, while no date has been set for the Oregon location.

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