New York, NY – Macy’s has confirmed plans to close more than a dozen department stores across the United States, including one location in California, as part of its ongoing restructuring strategy. The announcement was confirmed to USA TODAY on Jan. 9 and comes amid the retailer’s broader effort to streamline operations under its “Bold New Chapter” plan.
The department store chain said it will close 14 stores in 12 states, reducing its nationwide footprint while continuing to invest in higher-performing locations. As of Jan. 12, Macy’s operated 455 locations across 49 states, along with stores in Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Store Closures Follow Long-Term Restructuring Plan
The latest closures are part of a strategy first announced in early 2024, when Macy’s revealed plans to shutter 150 underperforming stores by 2026. That plan included at least nine locations in California.
Despite the closures, the company has pointed to recent sales momentum. Macy’s reported encouraging performance as recently as December and attributed the improvement to changes introduced under its current turnaround strategy.
CEO Cites “Bold New Chapter” Strategy
Macy’s CEO Tony Spring addressed the company’s direction in a letter published on the retailer’s website, highlighting progress made through its “Bold New Chapter” initiative. The strategy focuses on strengthening profitable stores, enhancing digital operations, and reallocating resources away from locations with declining foot traffic.
Company leadership has emphasized that store closures are intended to support long-term stability rather than signal a full-scale retreat from brick-and-mortar retail.
California Stores Affected
While nine California Macy’s stores have been confirmed for closure by 2026, only one California location has been confirmed to close so far this year.
That store is located in La Mesa, a city just east of San Diego. Even with the closures, California remains the state with the largest Macy’s presence, with 79 locations still operating as of Jan. 12.
Full List of Macy’s Stores Confirmed to Close
According to USA TODAY, the following Macy’s locations are scheduled to close:
- 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, California
- 3400 Naglee Road, Tracy, California
- 4880 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia
- 7900 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Maryland
- 3850 Rivertown Parkway SW, Michigan
- 4101 W Division St., Saint Cloud, Minnesota
- 50 Fox Run Road, Newington, New Hampshire
- 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, New Jersey
- 225 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey, New Jersey
- 1255 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, New York
- 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina
- 100 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, Pennsylvania
- 5488 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas
- 17-855 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, Washington
What Comes Next for Macy’s
While store closures continue, Macy’s leadership has maintained that the company is seeing early signs of recovery. The retailer plans to focus on its strongest locations, refine merchandise offerings, and expand initiatives aimed at improving in-store and online customer experiences.
The company has not announced whether additional closures will be revealed later in 2026, but executives have indicated that further evaluations of store performance are ongoing.
