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All You Magazine

beach-mom — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 06:05:31 GMT

I just discovered this magazine a little over a year ago, and I really enjoy it. I found it at Walmart, then our local grocery store started carrying it. I wondered why I hadn't seen it since Christmas. I stopped at Walmart on my way home today, and there it was! I was in a hurry, so I grabbed it. I got a big surprise when I unloaded the groceries and found out I'd bought a December issue!

So I googled it. It appears Time, Inc. shut it down for a number of reasons. The most important one is people aren't buying print magazines the way they used to. I still do.

It was the first magazine to close under the tenure of the current CEO, who's been in charge 18 months. Instead, Time is buying "Hello Giggles," a social and media site aimed at millenial women. I should have known. They want to cater to the under 35 group.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this magazine. I can't believe it took me as long as it did to "discover" it! Did anyone else read it?

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Toppers — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:06:20 GMT

I did. It used to be exclusive to Wal-Mart only when it first started out. It had coupons in it that could be used at WM. I used to buy it, and then subscribed to it. I really liked it, but let my subscription run out and just didn't get around to renewing it. It's too bad that it's out of business now, though.

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AuntG — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:41:17 GMT

I liked ALL YOU when it first came out and then subscribed for a few years. Didn't even realize that the magazines had stopped. Sure liked it at first when there were so many coupons, but then the content changed and the coupons stopped so I guess that's why I didn't miss it.

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daisyk — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:25:58 GMT

I liked the magazine too and subscribed for a while. Someone here on the boards posted recently about them folding. Too bad.

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:34:34 GMT

I subscribe to that magazine. I know I received one in December but honestly I don't know if I rec'd one after that.

I didn't know they had folded. That's a shame.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:50:07 GMT

It was popular when it had a lot of coupons. Then they cut back on the coupons, or eliminated them entirely, and their circulation plummeted.

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CouponQueen — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:55:31 GMT

When it first came out, it was exclusive to Walmart and I loved it..it had great coupons, articles etc..then I got away from reading magazines with so much going on..

I noticed it was in other stores this past fall. I didn't realize it disappeared. I thought I saw it at Walmart as I was checking out just the other day.

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CouponQueen — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:08:33 GMT

You piqued my curiosity lol and I googled it.

It came out in 2004 and was the 9th largest circulation magazine and was only available at Walmart.

In 2011 it suffered after the bankruptcy of a distributor and when it ended its exclusive arrangement with Walmart. Walmart then cut down on its promotion and prominent location in Walmart stores. It was reportedly losing 5 million a year. It said the quality of the magazine and lack of coupons were noticed.

It was owned by Time, Inc..the article was dated 10/15 in the New York Post. The final issue was December 2015.

30 people lost their jobs.

I liked the magazine and am sorry to hear it is no longer available..

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Lipstickdiva — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:53:24 GMT

And this is why I don't like to buy more than a 1 year subscription to magazines.

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Gemspirit — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:16:38 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
I just discovered this magazine a little over a year ago, and I really enjoy it. I found it at Walmart, then our local grocery store started carrying it. I wondered why I hadn't seen it since Christmas. I stopped at Walmart on my way home today, and there it was! I was in a hurry, so I grabbed it. I got a big surprise when I unloaded the groceries and found out I'd bought a December issue!

So I googled it. It appears Time, Inc. shut it down for a number of reasons. The most important one is people aren't buying print magazines the way they used to. I still do.

It was the first magazine to close under the tenure of the current CEO, who's been in charge 18 months. Instead, Time is buying "Hello Giggles," a social and media site aimed at millenial women. I should have known. They want to cater to the under 35 group.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this magazine. I can't believe it took me as long as it did to "discover" it! Did anyone else read it?

So sorry for you @beach-mom for losing your new favourite magazine. That happened to me with one I had read for years. My mum, who passed years ago, had some favuorites from the UK that my aunt would send her. I came to liking them as well, so after she was done, she gave them on to me. Now all these years later, I have a cousin who sends me the few she can still find at their news stands. It's not as bad over there as it is here. And, some publishing houses will still print once popular editions that are not in print now, but digital.

I say that because I'm wondering if you can find the puplisher, contact them and see if they are willing to send you a print edition. They often still run some copies for heir own archives and, if enough customers ask, they will do it. Worth a try?

good luck. ;-)

Re: All You Magazine

beach-mom — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 02:59:08 GMT

@Gemspirit wrote:
@beach-mom wrote:
I just discovered this magazine a little over a year ago, and I really enjoy it. I found it at Walmart, then our local grocery store started carrying it. I wondered why I hadn't seen it since Christmas. I stopped at Walmart on my way home today, and there it was! I was in a hurry, so I grabbed it. I got a big surprise when I unloaded the groceries and found out I'd bought a December issue!

So I googled it. It appears Time, Inc. shut it down for a number of reasons. The most important one is people aren't buying print magazines the way they used to. I still do.

It was the first magazine to close under the tenure of the current CEO, who's been in charge 18 months. Instead, Time is buying "Hello Giggles," a social and media site aimed at millenial women. I should have known. They want to cater to the under 35 group.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this magazine. I can't believe it took me as long as it did to "discover" it! Did anyone else read it?
So sorry for you @beach-mom for losing your new favourite magazine. That happened to me with one I had read for years. My mum, who passed years ago, had some favuorites from the UK that my aunt would send her. I came to liking them as well, so after she was done, she gave them on to me. Now all these years later, I have a cousin who sends me the few she can still find at their news stands. It's not as bad over there as it is here. And, some publishing houses will still print once popular editions that are not in print now, but digital.
I say that because I'm wondering if you can find the puplisher, contact them and see if they are willing to send you a print edition. They often still run some copies for heir own archives and, if enough customers ask, they will do it. Worth a try?
good luck. ;-)

Thanks @Gemspirit! Since Time, Inc. owned this magazine, I doubt if it's published at all any longer. I glad you were able to get your magazines from the UK. When I taught in Japan, my mom would send me Glamour and Good Housekeeping. If I waited to buy an English edition there, it was already two months old!

I know a lot of people get magazines on their Nooks or Kindles, or something else, but I still enjoy sitting down and relaxing with one or two in PRINT!

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 11:03:54 GMT

Yes, I liked it a lot, too. I did have a subscription to it. Mine had just run out and I was debating on getting it because of the cost. Then, I read where it was being discontinued. I was sad because it was a nice, wholesome magazine and had many interesting things in it. Another one to bite the dust! I, for one, love magazines and do buy them. I know many think they are a waste of money but I don't. When I am done with them, I always pass them on and others enjoy them as well.

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Gemspirit — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:34:50 GMT

@beach-mom~ I agree with you totally. Those editions I recieve are at least a month old from the UK. When you mentioned Japan, it made me think back many years. When I was pregnant and very naive, (we spent 10 months in The Phillipines~just before I gave birth to my son, now 34 yrs., old!).

My mom sent me the magazines I loved and read normally, every month. It cost her a dear penney! It was during Martial Law with Marcos still in Power. It was quite frightening at times. But, we also met the most lovelyyd people and saw things in the countryside I never would have ever had the chance to see otherwise.

I think we were there 10 months (supposed to be 2 years!). I remember we only received two monthly parcels from my mom! And, it was very dear! I'm also old fashioned, I enjoy holding a magazine or book. Actually reading it! I also take forever writing greetings, holiday or greeting cards.

I do a few non fiction books on my tablet. And it's two fold~I already own a lot. Too many! But, when going thru our home, where we raised our children in, now that they are both married, we feel torn as to whether we will stay or look to sell. My mum and I used to read books, especially cookbooks and then try out recipes and, leave one another notes of what we thought in any books...but especially the re pies! I guess we were the first tiny book club!!

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Reba055 — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:40:43 GMT

I'm afraid we'll see more and more of this. If you are a fan of magazines but want to cut down on the clutter, consider the app "Texture". It has all the magazines for a monthly subscription. I have had it for a long time and love it.

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mom2four — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:56:20 GMT

Yes, this was one of my favorite magazines that I subscribe to and I recently found out that Dec. was the last issue. Very sad.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:04:08 GMT

I just looked and my subscription was supposed to last until May. I wonder how many people lost money for paid for subscriptions that ended early.