1. Target
Target is no stranger to adjusting its store footprint, and in 2025, it plans to close a few underperforming locations. The company has been shifting its focus to digital sales, but some brick-and-mortar stores just haven’t kept up.
2. Bed Bath & Beyond
After filing for bankruptcy, Bed Bath & Beyond has been winding down its operations. Many of its stores are closing in 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure. With the rise of online shopping, it’s a tough market for big-box retailers like this one.
3. Macy’s
Macy’s, a staple in American shopping malls for decades, is set to shut down several stores in 2025 as it adapts to the changing retail environment. The retailer is focusing on fewer but more profitable locations, especially in high-traffic areas.
4. Kohl’s
Kohl’s has been facing stiff competition, especially with the rise of e-commerce and discount retailers. In 2025, expect to see a few Kohl’s stores close as they continue to streamline operations and focus on their more successful locations.
5. JCPenney
The department store chain JCPenney is struggling to stay relevant in today’s competitive retail market. With more consumers opting for online shopping, some of their underperforming stores will be closing their doors in 2025.
6. Sears
Once an iconic name in retail, Sears has been in decline for years. As part of its bankruptcy restructuring efforts, the company will close even more stores in 2025. This marks the continued erosion of a brand that was once a household name.
7. CVS
While CVS has been growing in certain areas, the company has plans to close down a number of its stores in 2025. As they focus more on health services and their digital presence, the traditional retail model is shrinking for the pharmacy giant.
8. Walgreens
Walgreens has also announced plans to shutter some of its locations in 2025. The company is undergoing a major transformation, and its physical stores are being downsized as they pivot toward digital health services and a more focused retail strategy.
9. L Brands (Bath & Body Works & Victoria’s Secret)
While these brands are popular, L Brands has made the decision to close a few stores in 2025. The company is adjusting its retail strategy to focus more on its e-commerce operations and profitable stores.
10. Gap
Gap, which also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic, is scaling back its physical presence in 2025. The company is rethinking its store strategy, focusing on fewer locations that perform better, while enhancing its online shopping experience.
11. Toys “R” Us
Toys “R” Us is making another attempt at revival, but that means some stores will close in 2025. As part of the company’s restructuring, they’re focusing on more strategic locations while pulling back from underperforming areas.
12. Best Buy
Best Buy has found itself reducing its number of physical stores in 2025. The company’s online sales are growing, and it’s investing more in its digital experience, leaving certain locations to close as part of their shift toward a more streamlined business model.
