Barclays will close four business divisions, while an additional 17 units will be closed, sold or pared back in response to subdued market activity, Mr. Jenkins said.
By the time it closed, sold by the American Sugar Refining Company, the refinery's brick shell was admired as a monument of industrial architecture and received landmark status.
In 1989, the Ambassador was closed, sold to Donald Trump and a group of developers, and then "eminent domained" by the school district, a proceeding that took more than a decade.
Now, however, G.M. is considering closing, selling or scaling back brands like Pontiac, Saab and Saturn.
Most of the approximately 100 stores that were still open for Christmas are closing, selling off fixtures and shelving.
Admittedly that's a tougher proposition in the weaker markets, where not much appreciation has occurred, meaning you could be cutting it close selling the house to retire the loan.
Should local shops and bodegas be penalized or closed for selling alcohol to under-age minors?
A two-bedroom at Harbor Close sold for $235,000 last year.
Shortly before Mr Kleinfeld took over, his predecessor had promised to "fix, close, sell or partner" the division.
Many have improved, and 14 were closed or sold last year.
At least eight branches will be closed or sold.
