In October 1970, McCrory executives decided to liquidate Best's and close all its stores. At the time of Best's closure, there were 12 branch stores in operation."Best & Co. to Close Two Area Outlets", The Washington Post and Times-Herald, October 4, 1970, p. 29. Despite the new owners liquidating the company in late 1970, a new store was planned, built, and fixtured as an outparcel to the upscale Fashion Center in Paramus, New Jersey. This store also featured a new script logo for the company, but sat empty for a couple of years until a Britt's store opened using all the fixtures and displays originally intended for Best & Co.
