Macy’s is continuing a major overhaul of its retail footprint, announcing the closure of more than a dozen department stores across the United States. The move is part of the company’s long-term plan to streamline operations and focus on locations and strategies it believes will drive future growth.

On Jan. 9, Macy’s confirmed it will shut down 14 stores nationwide, marking the latest step in an initiative first announced in February 2024 to close 150 locations by the end of 2026. The retailer framed the decision as a strategic shift rather than a retreat.

“Macy’s, Inc. continues to execute its Bold New Chapter strategy, making targeted adjustments to its store footprint to better serve customers and support long-term growth,” the company said in a statement, according to USA Today. “These actions allow us to reinvest in go-forward stores and digital capabilities.”

The most recent round of closures will impact stores in at least 12 states: California, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. According to Axios, with confirmation from USA Today, the specific locations slated to close include:

  • 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, Calif.

  • 3400 Naglee Road, Tracy, Calif.

  • 4880 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Ga.

  • 7900 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Md.

  • 3850 Rivertown Parkway, Michigan

  • 4101 W. Division Street, St. Cloud, Minn.

  • 50 Fox Run Road, Newington, N.H.

  • 112 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, N.J.

  • 225 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey, N.J.

  • 1255 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, N.Y.

  • 3801 Sumner Boulevard, Raleigh, N.C.

  • 100 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, Pa.

  • 5488 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas

  • 17855 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, Wash.

Macy’s CEO and chairman Tony Spring addressed the closures in a memo to employees obtained by Women’s Wear Daily. “In executing our strategy, we continue to review our portfolio and make careful decisions about where and how we invest, including closing underproductive stores and streamlining operations,” Spring wrote.

He emphasized that the decision was difficult, adding, “These decisions are not made lightly. We communicated directly with affected colleagues first and are providing support, including transfer opportunities where available, as well as severance and outplacement resources where applicable.”

This isn’t the first wave of closures tied to the Bold New Chapter plan. In March, Macy’s shuttered 66 locations as part of its initial rollout. At the time, the company shared guidance for customers, including FAQs and tools to locate nearby open stores.

Beyond closures, Macy’s broader strategy focuses on modernizing the brand and improving the in-store and online experience. The initiative aims to “return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth” by refreshing store layouts, improving merchandise assortments, and leaning into digital shopping.

As part of the plan, Macy’s has announced intentions to open 15 new Bloomingdale’s stores, at least 30 new Bluemercury locations, and remodel approximately 30 existing Bluemercury stores by 2027.

After the closure of 66 locations in 2025, the retailer now operates roughly 350 Macy’s stores nationwide. Spring says the changes are meant to strengthen the brand’s future.

“We are making the necessary moves to reinvigorate relationships with our customers through improved shopping experiences, relevant assortments and compelling value,” he said. “Our teams are energized by the work ahead as we accelerate our path to market share gains, sustainable, profitable growth and value creation for our shareholders.”