1. Macy’s
Macy’s, a cornerstone of American department stores, has been struggling to keep up with online competitors. In 2025, the company plans to shutter several locations in underperforming markets, focusing instead on smaller, more curated store formats.
2. Bed Bath & Beyond
After filing for bankruptcy in recent years, Bed Bath & Beyond has continued to close stores. The trend is set to persist in 2025, as the brand consolidates its presence and redirects efforts to its online sales platform.
3. Walmart Neighborhood Market
While Walmart’s supercenters remain strong, its smaller Neighborhood Market stores have faced challenges. A handful of these locations will close next year as the retail giant refocuses on larger, more profitable formats.
4. Party City
Party City has seen declining sales as more people turn to online platforms for event supplies. With lingering financial issues, the company is set to close several stores in 2025, particularly in regions with high operational costs.
5. Nordstrom
High-end department store Nordstrom has been reducing its footprint in certain regions. In 2025, more locations will close in areas where sales have failed to recover post-pandemic, particularly in suburban markets.
6. Dollar Tree
Although Dollar Tree continues to thrive in many areas, select underperforming locations are set to close. Rising rent costs and operational expenses are among the reasons for this surprising shift in 2025.
7. CVS
Pharmacy giant CVS has already announced plans to close hundreds of stores over the next few years. In 2025, the closures will target areas with overlapping locations or low foot traffic, as the company focuses on expanding its healthcare services.
8. Foot Locker
As online shoe sales dominate the market, Foot Locker is cutting back on physical locations. Stores in underperforming malls will be the first to go, leaving fans of the brand disappointed in certain regions.
9. Office Depot
Office Depot has been downsizing for years, and 2025 will see even more closures. The shift to remote work and digital offices has reduced demand for office supplies, making it difficult for the company to sustain its traditional model.
10. Starbucks
While Starbucks remains a global powerhouse, some locations are struggling with high costs and declining customer numbers. A few stores, particularly in dense urban areas, are set to close in 2025 as the company looks to optimize operations.
11. Joann Fabrics
Joann Fabrics is another retailer hit hard by e-commerce competition. Several stores are expected to close in 2025, especially in markets where crafting communities have shifted to online resources.
12. GameStop
GameStop’s struggles continue despite efforts to pivot its business model. Many locations in smaller towns or declining malls will close in 2025 as the company contends with dwindling physical game sales.
13. Sears
Sears’ decline is no surprise, but 2025 will mark another wave of closures. The few remaining stores are mostly in high-cost areas, making it difficult to sustain profitability.
14. Walgreens
Like CVS, Walgreens is reevaluating its physical footprint. Select locations in oversaturated markets are expected to close as the company shifts focus to digital health services and smaller-format stores.
