Stores Closing and Opening in 2025

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We got kind of a break from the retail apocalypse in 2022, but here we are in 2025, three years later, still seeing store closings, fueled mainly by inflation and economic uncertainty.

Lots of store chains — particularly the mall-based ones — continue to struggle, and some are calling it quits. We’ve listed every major chain that closed 10 or more stores in 2025, and will keep this updated as news breaks. Not all of these stores will have liquidation sales — some move product around to other stores — but when there are savings to be had, we’ll let you know in this list.

On the bright side, we've added new store openings to this post to show that not all is lost in the world of retail. The most recent openings include Aldi, Costco, and Ross. Combined, these three are opening over 250 locations. Find out if a new store is coming near you.

New Store Closings 2025

Forever 21 is closing their corporate headquarters and at least 200 of their 354 U.S. locations.

Fast fashion retailer, Forever 21 has announced they'll close around 200 of their 354 U.S. locations. The company's Los Angeles corporate headquarters will also be closing with staff layoffs to begin on April 21. It's expected that Forever 21 will file for bankruptcy (second time since 2019) sometime this month and look for a buyer. If they fail to find a buyer, Forever 21 will most likely shutter all 354 U.S. locations and liquidate their assets.

Although we don't know which locations are on the closure list, here the current Forever 21 locations. You can click to view all of the locations in each state.

Alabama: 3 stores
Arizona: 8 stores
Arkansas: 2 stores
California: 58 stores
Colorado: 5 stores
Connecticut: 6 stores
Delaware: 2 stores
Florida: 23 stores
Georgia: 18 stores
Idaho: 1 store
Illinois: 15 stores
Indiana: 6 stores
Iowa: 2 stores
Kansas: 2 stores
Kentucky: 3 stores
Louisiana: 6 stores
Maryland: 6 stores
Massachusetts: 11 stores
Michigan: 9 stores
Minnesota: 1 store
Mississippi: 1 store
Missouri: 5 stores
Nebraska: 1 store
Nevada: 6 stores
New Hampshire: 3 stores
New Jersey: 15 stores
New Mexico: 3 stores
New York: 21 stores
North Carolina: 10 stores
North Dakota: 1 store
Ohio: 10 stores
Oklahoma: 3 stores
Oregon: 5 stores
Pennsylvania: 17 stores
Rhode Island: 1 store
South Carolina: 3 stores
South Dakota: 1 store
Tennessee: 6 stores
Texas: 32 stores
Utah: 3 stores
Virginia: 9 stores
Washington: 9 stores
Wisconsin: 2 stores

Joann Fabric is closing all locations this year.

It's official, after 82 years in business and filing for bankruptcy for a second time (in less than a year), Joann Fabric is shuttering all of their 850 stores. Going-out-of-business sales are already underway and may potentially last for months. Look for discounts in-store, online and through the Joann app.

Note Joann Fabric is no longer honoring store gift cards, checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Expresss gift cards.

Kohl's is closing 27 stores by April 2025.

Kohl's has announced they will shutter 27 stores over the next few months. According to reports, these are underperforming location. They'll be gone by April 2025.

Alabama:

21000 Town Center Ave., Spanish Fort

Arkansas:

13909 Chenal Pkwy., Little Rock West

California:

5505 Balboa Ave., Balboa (San Diego)
134 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
43782 Christy St., Fremont
350 Showers Dr., Mountain View
1116 1st St., Napa
4525 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton
1896 Arden Way, Point West (Sacramento)
5010 Northgate Dr., San Rafael
205 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo
8739 S Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester

Colorado:

6584 S Parker Rd., Arapahoe Crossing (Aurora)

Georgia:

2050 W Liddell Rd., Duluth

Idaho:

400 N Milwaukee St., Boise

Illinois:

11860 S Route 59, Plainfield
3000 Spring Hill Ring Rd., Spring Hill (West Dundee)

Massachusetts:

501 Technology Center Dr., Stoughton

New Jersey:

72 Princeton Hightstown Rd., East Windsor

Ohio:

4150 Hunt Rd., Blue Ash
100 Cincinnati Mills Dr., Forest Park (Cincinnati)

Oregon:

10010 NE Halsey St., Portland Gateway

Pennsylvania:

351 W Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown

Texas:

18224 Preston Rd., North Dallas

Utah:

13319 S 3600 W Ste 13LOT, Riverton

Virginia:

2100 Centreville Rd., Herndon
100 Gristmill Plz, Williamsburg

Macy's is closing 61 locations in 2025.

Macy's made our store closing list in 2024, and now again in 2025. They have announced the 61 locations that will shutter this year. Here is the full list of closures.

Big Lots is closing all remaining locations.

After shuttering hundred of locations in 2024, Big Lots has announced they're closing all remaining stores. Right now, there's a nationwide going-out-of-business sale. Note, Big Lot's CEO said that if a company sale was completed, the store closures could be reversed. For now, it's the end of Big Lots. Look for savings of up to 50% everything during their going-out-of-business sale.

We don't know specifics about a closing date for the remaining stores or individual store sales. However, Big Lots just announced that all previously advertised deals and promotions have been cancelled. That means their Ho-Ho-Holiday Hunt and 12 Days of Deals etc. are done. Starting Dec. 20, all stores are offering up to 25% off toys, home decor, apparel, and furniture. All Christmas and Harvest decor is 50% off. Plus, you can also get 50% off at BigLots.com.

Party City is closing all locations by Feb. 1.

On Dec. 20, Party City announced the company is ending their 40-year run as the nations party supplier. All corporate employees have been let go as of Dec. 20 (with zero severance or benefits) and all stores will be shuttered by Feb. 1, 2025. It seems employees were caught off guard, and details about the closures and any possible going-out-of-business sales are still unknown.

LL Flooring (Lumber Liquidators) is shuttering 211 stores.

LL Flooring (previously known as Lumber Liquidators) recently announced they were going out of business and closing all of their locations. However, the retailer was saved by a last-minute buyer. While this means L.L. Flooring will stay in business, they are still liquidating over 200 stores.

Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home are closing all of their 550 stores.

Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home recently filed bankruptcy and announced they would close all of their locations across 15 states. Right now, everything is on sale for 30% - 50% in stores and online. You'll find discounted appliances, furniture, TVs, laptops, and more during their liquidation sales.

Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home stores are located throughout Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. All stores will be closed by Oct. 31, 2024.

Store Openings 2025

Aldi is opening over 225 new U.S. stores in 2025.

This year, Aldi is busy expanding their presence in the U.S. by over 225 new locations. Several of the following have already opened, while others are still on the "coming soon" list. They're also opening three stores in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas later this spring, with a rumored date of April 16.

Panama City, FL (opened March 6)
Amite City, LA (opens March 13)
Pensacola, LA (opens March 13)
Hillsdale, MI (opens March 13)
Slidell, LA (opens March 27)
Gretna, NE (opens March 20)
Jacksonville, FL (opens March 20)
Lakeland, FL (coming soon)
Fish Hawk, FL (coming soon)
Avon Park, FL (coming soon)
Semmes, AL (coming soon)
D'Iberville, MS (coming soon)
Mount Pleasant, SC (coming soon)
La Vergne, TN (coming soon)
Memphis, TN (coming soon)
Rochester, NY (coming soon)
Owego, NY (coming soon)
Philadelphia, PA (coming soon)

Costco is opening new locations in March 2025.

Costo recently announced they're opening several new warehouses in 2025. While the numbers aren't huge, it does increase Costco's warehouse count to 5,963 (35 more than Sam's Club). Plus, Costco is planning on opening six more locations over the next six months.

Brentwood, CA (just opened)
Highland, CA (just opened)
Sharon, MA (opens March 12)
Genesee County, MI (opens March 13)
Prosper, TX (opens March 14)
Weatherford, TX (opens March 15)

Ross celebrated the Grand Opening of 16 new stores on March 8, 2025.

While many retailers are busy closing up shop, Ross held Grand Openings at 16 new locations around the U.S. on March 8. Plus, 80 more Ross locations are coming in 2025, including three stores in Long Island, NY (Islandia, Bohemia, and Farmingville) and three in Puerto Rico (Caguas, Guayama, and Carolina).