Overview
- Clearance sales at the affected locations begin in mid-January and are slated to run about 10 weeks, with most stores expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
- The list spans 12 states and includes La Mesa and Tracy in California, plus sites in Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
- Macy’s says the closures are part of its Bold New Chapter strategy to exit underproductive stores and concentrate investment in stronger locations and digital capabilities.
- Company leadership reported 2.7% comparable-sales growth in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, pointing to progress from the multi-year restructuring.
- Affected employees were notified first and offered transfer opportunities where available, severance and outplacement resources, according to company statements.