RetroLisa
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fast food In the 1990s, McDonalds introduced some new sandwiches that didn't last very long. They included the McDLT and the Arch Deluxe.
The typical fast-food kids meal included a toy. Usually, the themes were tied in with the latest movie release. An exception to this was the Teenie Beanie craze at McDonalds in 1997 and 1999.
Another fast-food craze in the 1990s was supersizing. For a small extra charge, you could get a "biggie" soft drink or "biggie" fries.
Most McDonalds and Burger King locations added indoor playlands for the kids, complete with climbers, slides and ball pits.
- Culver's
- McDonalds
- Subway
- Burger King
- KFC
- Wendy's
- Taco Bell
- Sonic
at the mall
- Cinnabon
- Sbarro
- Manchu Wok
- Auntie Anne's Pretzels
theme restaurants
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- TGI Friday's
- Applebee's
- Cracker Barrel
- Bennigan's
- The Olive Garden
- Outback Steakhouse
- Baker's Square
- Chili's
- Old Country Buffet
- Ruby Tuesday's
- Hooters
- Ed Debevic's
specialty
- Starbucks
- Big Apple Bagels
- Gloria Jean's Coffee
- Krispy Kreme
- Dunkin' Donuts
Rainforest Cafe
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fashion
- Old Navy
- The Gap
- Fashion Bug
- Payless Shoe Source
- Claire's
- The Icing
- Afterthoughts
- Kohl's
- Delia's
- Eddie Bauer
- Lane Bryant
- American Eagle Outfitters
- T.J. Maxx
- Marshall's
- Structure
electronics & media
- Best Buy
- Circuit City
- Musicland
- Sam Goody
- Flipside
- Suncoast Motion Picture Company
- Radio Shack
books & office Our passion for gourmet coffee prompted many book stores to add cafes.
- Borders
- Office Max
- Office Depot
- Barnes & Noble
- Staples
home improvement & decor
- Menard's
- Home Depot
- Handy Andy
- Crate n' Barrel
- Pier 1 Imports
- Bombay Company
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- The Container Store
- Linens n' Things
Large stand-alone chain stores are known as big-box retailers. They can be warehouse stores (Sam's Club), discount stores (Walmart) or specialty stores (Best Buy). Before the 1990s, most big-box stores were of the discount variety. In the 1990s, outdoor strip malls containing big-box specialty stores were replacing many of the indoor shopping malls that were built in the 1970s. These shopping centers were responsible for much of the suburban sprawl that took place during this decade.
babies & kids Upscale designer clothes for kids became all the rage in the 1990s.
- Toys R' Us
- Gap Kids/Baby Gap
- Gymboree
- The Disney Store
- Kids R' Us
- The Baby's Room
- Noodle Kidoodle
| | discount & general The dollar store became popular in the 1990s. At first, these stores sold cheap items for $1 each. By the end of the decade, most had strayed from the original concept and were selling all sorts of things at all sorts of prices.
- Walmart
- Venture
- Target
- Kmart
- Sam's Club
- Service Merchandise
- Dollar General
specialty
- Bath & Body Works
- Crabtree & Evelyn
- Garden Botanika
- Petland
- Petsmart
- White Barn Candle Company
- Sports Authority
- Godiva Chocolatiers
- Ritz Camera
Circuit City
food & drugs Many grocery stores and drugstores added 24-hour pharmacies and one-hour photo processing. Many of them also added small video rental departments.
- Jewel
- Osco
- Dominick's
- Cub Foods
- Aldi
- Omni
- F&M
- Walgreens
- Eagle
department stores & malls
- Nordstrom
- Marshall Fields
- Carson Pirie Scott/Bergner's
- Mall Of America
- Sears
- Penney's
In the 1990s, gift baskets were a popular way to package and sell products, especially during the holidays. Gourmet foods, chocolates, coffee and spa products were commonly sold in this manner.
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services When you needed to send a fax, make a copy or wrap and send a parcel, stores like Mailboxes Etc. fit the bill perfectly.
- Fantastic Sam's
- Great Cuts
- Mailboxes Etc.
- Supercuts
- Glamour Shots
- Jiffy Lube
fun spots
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vacation spots & resorts
In the 1970s and early 1980s, Branson was just a tiny Missouri town with a handful of tourist attractions. In the late 1980s, musicians began to open theaters along the main street, and soon Branson was known as the Live Entertainment Capital Of The World. Popular shows included the Statler Brothers, Roy Clark, Andy Williams, Jim Stafford and the cast of The Lawrence Welk Show.
And what about Las Vegas? The town that was once known for booze, broads and big money was becoming more family-oriented every year. Bring the kids!
At seaside resorts, guests enjoyed snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, parasailing and delicious tropical drinks.
amusement parks
There were some interesting new roller coaster designs in the 1990s. Tired of the same old thing? Try a stand-up coaster or a suspended coaster! You could also ride one of the virtual roller coasters at parks like Universal Studios in Florida.
other attractions
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