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Macy's Shutters 14 Stores Nationwide in Bold Restructuring

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Macy's will close 14 stores across 12 states under its Bold New Chapter plan to shutter underperforming locations.
Closures affect stores in California, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
Clearance sales begin mid-January and run about 10 weeks.
Macy's will provide transfer opportunities and severance to affected employees.
This follows closure of 66 stores in 2025.

History

Historical Context

Macy's has faced significant challenges in the retail sector, leading to the closure of 66 stores in 2025 as part of a strategy to improve profitability. This decision, affecting employees in states like California and New York, follows a trend of declining brick-and-mortar sales since the late 1990s, with a shift towards e-commerce reshaping American shopping habits.

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Story summary

Macy's will close 14 stores across 12 states under its Bold New Chapter plan to shutter underperforming locations.
Closures affect stores in California, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington.
Clearance sales begin mid-January and run about 10 weeks.
Macy's will provide transfer opportunities and severance to affected employees.
This follows closure of 66 stores in 2025.

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