The iconic department store chain, Macy’s has announced that it will be closing 66 underperforming locations across the United States as part of its previously revealed plan to close 150 stores by the end of 2026.
The closures are part of a broader turnaround strategy aimed at streamlining operations and reinvesting in profitable locations.
While this marks bad news for loyal shoppers, it may come as a golden opportunity for deal hunters, Macy’s is offering clearance sales of up to 90% off at affected locations in the lead-up to their closures.
The first major closure to go into effect is the Sunrise Mall location in Massapequa, New York, set to shut its doors permanently on April 11, 2025, after 50 years in business. That store alone will result in the loss of 77 jobs, as noted in Department of Labor filings. Two other Macy’s locations on Long Island, at Lake Success Shopping Center and Melville Mall, are also being shuttered.
Macy’s previously closed its Center City Philadelphia location just days earlier, indicating a swift and sweeping execution of the closure strategy.
These 66 stores represent the first batch of closures under the new strategy. The rest will close over the next 4 to 12 months. While initial discounts may be modest, expect prices to drop significantly as final closure dates approach, some items are already being marked down at up to 90% off.
CEO Tony Spring explained the rationale in a company statement: “We are closing underproductive Macy’s stores to allow us to focus our resources in our go-forward stores.” In addition to shrinking its traditional retail footprint, Macy’s is also expanding its Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury brands, with 15 new Bloomingdale’s and 30 new Bluemercury locations expected to open.
Though the brand has faced declining foot traffic and competition from e-commerce, revamped Macy’s stores are showing some promise. According to Spring, the 50 stores already remodeled under the new strategy have reported improved sales performance.
Shoppers should be aware that the closing stores will remain open through the holiday season and spring promotional periods, allowing for final clearance events. Macy’s initially planned to close 55 stores but increased the count to 66, once all 150 slated stores are closed, Macy’s will be left with just 350 locations, down from 1,100 at its peak in 2008.
The company also recently faced a controversy after an internal accounting issue was discovered. A single employee reportedly concealed over $150 million in delivery expenses, which negatively impacted the retailer’s fiscal outlook by $79 million.
Full List of Macy Stores Closing in 2025 (By State):
Arizona
- Mesa: Superstition Springs Center
California
- Chula Vista, Citrus Heights, Corte Madera, Los Angeles (Downtown), Newark, Sacramento, San Diego (Mission Valley Home), San Mateo, Westminster
Colorado
- Centennial (already closed), Denver
Florida
- Altamonte Springs, Boca Raton (closed), Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Sarasota, South Dade (closed), Tampa
Georgia
- Duluth (2 locations), Suwanee
Idaho
- Coeur d’Alene
Illinois
- Springfield
Louisiana
- Lafayette
Maryland
- Bel Air, Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Kingston
Michigan
- Flint, Sterling Heights, Traverse City, Troy
Minnesota
- Burnsville, Maplewood
Missouri
- Kansas City, St. Louis
New Jersey
- West Orange
New York
- Brooklyn (2), Bronx, Elmhurst, Huntington, New Hyde Park, Massapequa, Rochester, Staten Island
Ohio
- Beavertown, Toledo
Oregon
- Hillsboro, Salem
Pennsylvania
- Altoona, Exton, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre
Tennessee
- Memphis
Texas
- Dallas, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, Fairview
Virginia
- Colonial Heights
Washington
- Puyallup, Redmond, Silverdale
What Shoppers Should Do
If your local Macy’s store is among those closing, expect ongoing sales with deeper markdowns as final dates approach. You can still redeem loyalty rewards, use gift cards, and take advantage of online pickup at closing stores while supplies last. Clearance items are typically final sale.
Macy’s loyalists should also watch for new store formats and digital improvements as the brand shifts toward a more modern and streamlined retail model.
