Shopko filed for bankruptcy in January and said it would close 251 stores. The company said in March that it had failed to find a buyer for its business, and would liquidate its remaining 120 stores.
Discount chain Fred’s announced in April that it would close 159 stores by the end of May. In May, the company said it would close another 104 stores. In June, Fred’s announced plans to close another 49 stores. In July, the company said it would close 129 stores. After all those closures, the company will have about 80 stores remaining.
Charming Charlie, which sells jewelry and accessories, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July and said it plans to close all of its 261 stores in 38 states by the end of August.
The women’s clothing retailer Chico’s said in March that it would close 100 Chico’s stores, 90 White House Black Market stores, and 60 Soma stores over the next three years.
Gap said in February that it would close 230 namesake stores over the next two years as it reported that the brand’s same-store sales fell 7% during the holiday quarter. The company also said it would spin off its Old Navy brand.
The women’s clothing retailer Avenue said in August that it planned to close all of its 222 stores in 33 states.
Walgreens said in August that it plans to close 200 stores in the US.
“As previously announced, we are undertaking a transformational cost management program to accelerate the ongoing transformation of our business, enable investments in key areas and to become a more efficient enterprise,” a Walgreens spokesperson wrote in a statement to Business Insider. “As part of this effort, we plan to close approximately 200 stores in the US.”
LifeWay Christian Resources said in March that it planned to close all 170 of its stores. The Nashville-based company said it will continue to sell Bibles, books, children’s products, church supplies, and Christian music and movies on its website.
Performance Bicycle’s parent company, Advanced Sports Enterprises, filed for bankruptcy protection in November and later announced that it would close all 102 of its stores.
Barry Brecheisen/Invision for Sears/AP ImagesSears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart stores, emerged from bankruptcy in February after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October.
Destination Maternity plans to close between 42 and 67 stores this year.
Pier 1 Imports said it plans to close 57 stores in fiscal 2020.
Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart stores, emerged from bankruptcy in February after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October.
Phillip Pessar/FlickrA’gaci, a women’s clothing chain based in San Antonio, announced in August that it was going out of business and closing all its 54 stores.
Victoria’s Secret said it would close 53 stores this year, citing a “decline in performance.”
Office Depot is closing 50 stores under its namesake and OfficeMax banners in 2019, the company told Business Insider.
“Office Depot, Inc. continues to optimize its retail footprint as part of the three-year strategic plan announced in August 2016,” said Shera Bishop, a spokeswoman for Office Depot. “We will continue to serve our customers at neighboring Office Depot and OfficeMax stores as well as online at officedepot.com.”
CVS Health said it closed 46 underperforming stores in April.
The Children’s Place said in May that it plans to close 40 to 45 stores in 2019, but the company is also planning to open 25 new stores over the next two years, including 10 new openings this year.
Abercrombie & Fitch said in March that it plans to close up to 40 stores this year. Abercrombie & Fitch also plans to open 40 new stores, including 20 Hollister stores, 15 Abercrombie Kids stores, and five Abercrombie stores.
The company announced the closings as it reported that its Abercrombie brands’ same-store sales fell 2% during the fourth quarter. Most of the stores that Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close are located in the US, the company said.
Bed Bath & Beyond said in April that it plans to close at least 40 stores in 2019, and possibly more. The company also said it would open 15 new stores.
“We expect to open approximately 15 new stores in fiscal 2019. This will be offset by a minimum of approximately 40 stores we expect to close,” Robyn D’Elia, chief financial officer and treasurer, said on an earnings call. “This number will grow unless we are able to negotiate more favorable lease terms with our landlords.”
The women’s clothing retailer Christopher & Banks said in December that it planned to close 30-40 stores over the following two years.
JCPenney said it will close 27 stores in 2019, including 18 full-line department stores and 9 home and furniture stores. The department-store chain said same-store sales fell 4% during the fourth quarter.
Beauty Brands, a regional chain of salon and spa superstores, said in December that it planned to close 25 stores this year.
Henri Bendel closed all its stores in January after 123 years in business.
Z Gallerie, a home furnishings and decor retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March. The company said it plans to close 17 of its 76 stores during the restructuring process, according to bankruptcy filings.
Barneys New York filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August and said it will close 15 of its 22 stores.
Macy’s is closing stores in Wyoming, Washington, California, New York, Indiana, Massachusetts, Virginia, and West Virginia.
J.Crew is closing stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, California,and Canada.
Kohl’s is closing four stores this year. All the closing stores are located in or near a shopping mall.
