1. Bed Bath & Beyond
After years of struggling with financial issues and competition from online retailers, Bed Bath & Beyond has announced the closure of several of its locations in 2025. As part of its ongoing efforts to restructure, the company plans to scale back and focus on fewer stores, leading to the closing of numerous locations across the country.
2. Macy’s
Macy’s, once a dominant force in retail, is continuing its downsizing efforts due to the shift toward online shopping and changing consumer habits. In 2025, the iconic department store is expected to close several of its locations, especially in smaller cities where it’s harder to compete with e-commerce and local competitors.
3. Kohl’s
Kohl’s is set to close numerous stores in 2025 as part of its broader strategy to streamline its operations and improve profitability. With the rise of online shopping and a shift in consumer preferences, Kohl’s is focusing on fewer but larger, more profitable locations to stay competitive.
4. J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney has been facing financial difficulties for years and has already shut down multiple stores in recent years. In 2025, the company plans to close even more locations as it shifts its focus to improving its online presence and narrowing down its physical store footprint.
5. Sears
Once the largest retailer in the U.S., Sears has been struggling for over a decade, with constant store closures across the country. The company’s continued decline is expected to culminate in even more store closures in 2025, with many remaining locations likely to be shut down as part of its liquidation process.
6. Target
Although Target is generally seen as thriving, it is expected to close several underperforming stores in 2025. These closures are expected to occur in regions where Target has several locations competing for the same market or where online sales have significantly impacted in-store purchases.
7. Best Buy
Best Buy, a major electronics retailer, will be closing several locations in 2025 as it adapts to the rapid shift in consumer behavior. With more people shopping online for electronics and tech, the company plans to focus on fewer, more profitable locations while investing in enhancing its digital services.
8. Toys “R” Us
After a failed attempt at reviving the brand in the U.S., Toys “R” Us is set to shut down additional stores in 2025. The company continues to face challenges in the competitive toy market, and its reliance on physical retail stores in an increasingly online world has proven unsustainable.
9. Office Depot
Office Depot is planning to close several stores in 2025 due to a combination of decreasing demand for office supplies and the continued trend of remote work. The company will focus on its e-commerce platform and fewer brick-and-mortar locations in the years to come.
10. Pier 1 Imports
Pier 1 Imports, which has already reduced its footprint significantly in recent years, is set to close additional locations in 2025. The furniture and home goods retailer has been grappling with financial difficulties and has shifted its strategy to focus on online sales, leaving many stores vulnerable to closure.
11. Lowe’s
While Lowe’s has performed well in recent years, some of its smaller, less profitable stores will be shuttered in 2025. The company is shifting its strategy to focus on larger locations in areas with higher foot traffic, allowing them to focus resources on more successful stores.
12. Walmart
Though Walmart is a giant in retail, it will be closing a number of locations in 2025 as part of a larger strategy to optimize its footprint. The closures are expected to target stores in areas with declining sales or those unable to meet the company’s evolving standards, including better catering to online shopping.
