Macy's to Close 14 Stores in 12 States in 2026

Macy's Inc., the iconic department store chain, announced plans to close 14 underperforming locations across 12 states in the first quarter of 2026, continuing a multiyear effort to streamline its operations and focus on more profitable growth.

The closures are the latest phase of the company's Bold New Chapter strategy, unveiled in February 2024, which aims to shutter about 150 unproductive stores by the end of 2026 while investing in its remaining roughly 350 locations through fiscal 2026. Macy's has already closed dozens of stores in 2025, including 66 announced early that year. A spokesperson for the retailer stated that these adjustments allow the company to "reinvest in go-forward stores and digital capabilities" to better serve customers and support long-term growth.

Clearance sales at the affected stores are set to begin in mid-January and will continue for approximately 10 weeks, with locations remaining open to the public during that period. The full list of closing stores includes sites in California at Grossmont Center in La Mesa and West Valley Mall in Tracy; Northlake Mall in Atlanta, Georgia; Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, Maryland; Rivertown Crossings in...