 That same year, Linens ‘n Things closed all national stores to exclusively operate online, while Steve & Barry's announced their bankruptcy on November 20, 2008 and closed in early 2009.By that time, large stores outside the mall had also closed their doors, including Circuit City, closing all locations nationally, as well as Toys "R" Us, Pier 1 Imports, Michaels, and Office Depot.At the end of 2009, store occupancy had fallen below 70%, and Hickory Hollow was ranked by "U.S. News & World Report" as one of America's 10 most endangered malls.