J.C. Penney – 8 stores
After closing more than 140 stores in 2017, J.C. Penney is shutting down one of its distribution centers and eight more stores nationwide,
The Dallas Morning News reports. Around 670 jobs will be cut with the closing of the distribution center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, this summer. Meanwhile, around 480 employees will be affected by the eight stores that are closing, which follows a post-holiday review. The locations will be shut down between now and May, according to
CNBC.
Bon-Ton – 42 stores
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., a department store chain, is closing more than 40 underperforming locations this year, including stores under all of the company’s nameplates. Store closing sales are scheduled to begin on February 1 and run for approximately 10 to 12 weeks, the company
said in a news release. Associates at the affected locations will be offered the opportunity to interview for available positions at other stores.
Toys R Us – Up to 182 stores
Toys R Us, the iconic Wayne, New Jersey-based toy retailer,
has announced that it will shut down up to 182 U.S. stores. Store closing sales are likely to begin in early February, with the bulk of the closures expected to take place by mid-April, according to a
letter from the company’s CEO. However, some closures may be avoided if the store can negotiate more favorable lease terms.
Sam’s Club – 63 stores
Bad news for Sam’s Club members! The Walmart-owned warehouse club has abruptly shut down multiple locations across the country, according to local media reports.
The retailer has confirmed that 63 clubs are closing and up to 12 of them will be converted to e-commerce fulfillment centers. Walmart said the impacted clubs will close over the next few weeks, leaving 597 Sam’s Club locations.
Macy’s – 11 stores
Nearly a dozen
Macy’s department stores will soon be closing their doors forever.
In a news release, the company announced the closure of 11 Macy’s stores. It’s part of the retailer’s plan to close approximately 100 stores, which was
announced back in August 2016. Macy’s intends to close an additional 19 stores as leases or operating covenants expire or sale transactions are completed.
Sears and Kmart – 103 stores
Just days after the holiday shopping season ended,
Sears Holdings announced that it’s closing more than 100 stores.
In a news release, the struggling retailer said it told associates at 64 Kmart and 39 Sears stores that the locations will be shut down between early March and early April 2018. Liquidation sales will begin as early as January 12 at the impacted department stores. Sears Holdings
previously announced plans to shut down 63 Kmart and Sears stores this January. The company closed more than 350 locations last year.
J. Crew – 50 stores
After reporting a 12% sales drop for its third quarter,
J. Crew said it will close dozens of stores by the end of January 2018,
CNN Money reported. In a
news release, J.Crew said it expects to close 50 stores during fiscal 2017, which ends in January.