Joyce Smith

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Flatland contributor Joyce Smith has covered retail and restaurants for nearly 40 years with The Kansas City Star.

Stories by Joyce Smith

A worker carries a clearance sale sign on the Country Club Plaza.

Country Club Plaza Confronted with Dozens of Vacant Shops

By Joyce Smith | November 14, 2023

Prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza would be buying an iconic shopping district with dozens of vacancies. Some see open spaces as opportunities.

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