Store Closures

Forever 21, GameStop, Gap, Toys R Us, Dressbarn, A&F, Walgreens, J.C. Penney, Office Depot and even Walmart are closing stores in 2019.

(source: pymnts.com)

99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
99 Cents Only Declares Bankruptcy as It Shuts Down Stores
April 08, 2024  |  Retail

Discount retailer 99 Cents Only has declared bankruptcy as it prepares to shutter its stores. The company announced its Chapter 11 filing Monday (April 8), days after it said...

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UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
March 26, 2024  |  Retail

One of the U.K.’s oldest retailers, Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced last week it plans to shutter 110 stores during the next five years. This...

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Dollar Tree Woos Affluent Shoppers as Savings Dwindle
Dollar Tree Woos Affluent Shoppers as Savings Dwindle
March 13, 2024  |  Earnings

As even affluent consumers see their spending power diminish, Dollar Tree is making gains with high-income shoppers, even as the business on the whole faces...

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Family Dollar Parent Plans to Shutter Nearly 1,000 Stores
Family Dollar Parent Plans to Shutter Nearly 1,000 Stores
March 13, 2024  |  Retail

Dollar Tree says it plans to close nearly of its 1,000 Family Dollar locations. The discount retailer announced the closures with its earnings report Wednesday (March 13), saying that a...

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Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores With Shoppers ‘Still Under Pressure’
February 27, 2024  |  Retail

Macy’s plans to close 150 of its stores as it focuses on its luxury brands. The department store chain made this announcement Tuesday (Feb. 27) as it released quarterly...

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Retail Crime Epidemic Sparks Store Closures Including Target, REI and Walmart
Retail Crime Epidemic Sparks Store Closures Including Target, REI and Walmart
May 18, 2023  |  Retail

Target has reported a disturbing surge in retail crime, which is anticipated to cause an estimated $500 million more in losses and stolen merchandise this...

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In-Store Experience and Travel Help UK Retailers Defy Closures Trend
In-Store Experience and Travel Help UK Retailers Defy Closures Trend
January 23, 2023  |  Retail

Despite challenging economic conditions, some retailers in the U.K. are planning to open new stores. In recent months, weak consumer demand has fueled a wave...

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Report: One-Third Of NYC SMBs Could Close Permanently
Report: One-Third Of NYC SMBs Could Close Permanently
August 03, 2020  |  SMBs

It’s closing time for many small businesses in New York City. As the pandemic drags on and federal aid runs low, many owners are calling...

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Target Takes Big Step To Close On Thanksgiving Holiday
Target Takes Big Step To Close On Thanksgiving Holiday
July 27, 2020  |  Retail

Target said in a press release on Monday (July 27) that, as part of its holiday shopping and COVID-19 plans, it will close on Thanksgiving....

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