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departments were eliminated in this downsizing and the jewelry department was shrunk significantly. Additionally, the H Bar cafe space was shuttered. Halls cited changing customer preference as the primary reason for the eliminations. During the remodel, Halls temporarily relocated to the remaining prior Crown Center Halls space on the third floor, above the
Legoland Discovery Center and Sea Life Aquarium. The re-sized store opened in March 2021.
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commercial complex district. The store carries a variety of premium-branded items in apparel, cosmetics, jewelry, shoes, and other product categories, in addition to greeting cards and gift items carrying the
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Hallmark Gold Crown shop. The
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founded Halls in 1916, as a companion to his greeting card company which had begun three years earlier. The store evolved from a showcase in the lobby of downtown Kansas City's Gordon and Koppel
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October 2020, when Halls announced that they would remodel and downsize their space in early 2021. In total, around 12,000 square feet would be closed off from the prior store footprint. The entire home goods and cosmetics
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September 21, 2014, it includes all current Halls departments and a café. As a result of the consolidation, Halls is projected to eventually cut around 115 staff positions.
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