Macy’s to close stores across 12 states in early 2026: Which locations are shuttering?

Get ready for some holiday shopping heartbreak, folks! Macy's has announced plans to shut down several of its stores across 12 states in early 2026. The retail giant cited declining sales and increased competition as reasons for the closures.

The affected states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. While the exact store counts aren't yet available, we've got a rundown of the locations that are slated to shut down:

• Arizona: 4 stores in Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, and Chandler
• California: 6 stores in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield
• Colorado: 3 stores in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora
• Florida: 5 stores in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale
• Georgia: 2 stores in Atlanta and Augusta
• Illinois: 4 stores in Chicago, Rockford, Springfield, and Peoria
• Kentucky: 1 store in Louisville
• Michigan: 3 stores in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing
• New York: 6 stores in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Utica
• Ohio: 4 stores in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo
• Pennsylvania: 5 stores in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Harrisburg, and Scranton
• Tennessee: 2 stores in Nashville and Memphis

While the closures will undoubtedly impact local communities, Macy's has stated that they will be offering support to affected employees. If you're a fan of shopping at Macy's, now might be the time to stock up on some holiday gifts or essentials – just in case your favorite store is closing soon!