Two Major Trump-Themed Stores Have Closed as Sales Slow
Summary
Two Trump-themed merchandise stores, one near Knoxville, Tennessee, and another in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, have closed due to fewer customers and slower sales following the 2024 election. While Trump-branded products still sell online and in some stores, owners say the energy and interest from the election period have decreased.Key Facts
- The Knoxville store closed because of low business, not retirement or relocation.
- Sales spiked after events like the July 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump but have since dropped.
- The Bensalem store had been open for six years and closed after the 2024 election ended.
- The Bensalem store was a popular spot for Trump supporters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- Remaining Trump merchandise stores operate in places like Gatlinburg, Tennessee; North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Trump Tower in New York.
- The Trump Organization continues to sell merchandise online and at some golf clubs and resorts.
- The closures show how political merchandise sales often drop when elections end.
- Retail store closures in 2026 are also affected by inflation and changes in how people shop.
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